Category: Community
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Hindus & The 'Elephant God' – Our Best Brand Ambassador
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I remember whilst growing up in inner city Birmingham where, whenever I identified my Hindu faith, an almost clockwork retort from a “non-believer” would associate me as a worshipper of the ‘Elephant God’ Ganesh. Such as the power of Ganesh’s branding!
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Violence Against Women & Girls – Labour's Commitment
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I am pleased that Ed Miliband has announced a major commitment to tackling violence against women and girls in the UK. He has appointed the very able Seema Malhotra MP as shadow minister with a specific brief to look at ways in which this issue can be tackled.
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Balaji Temple – UK – A sangam of modernity and spirituality
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I have been meaning to visit this Temple which I have heard so much about for a long time.
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PM Modi says India shamed by rape
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Could this possibly be one of the greatest speeches in Indian history?
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Bollywood & Indain Culture
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Should we allow Bollywood to be the only recognisable representation of Indian culture? I am looking forward to attending Virasat – A week-long festival of classical Indian music and dance at the Nehru Centre in London next week. Its summer holidays in the UK – please do go with your…
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India, Africa & The Commonwealth
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Whatever the Indian team’s fortunes in the Commonwealth Games, India must actively engage with the Commonwealth to boost trade and create a counter-balance to China in Africa. The India-Africa corridor is important and largely untapped. Time to imagine! Here is an excellent article by Ashok Malik who urges a takeover…
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Labour, the NHS, and all that is Great About Britain
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Whatever your political affiliation one credit has to go to the Labour Party – for having the foresight and giving birth to the National Health Service.
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Let the Games begin…Scottish Style!
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At the Lalit Hotel in Delhi awaiting the start of the good luck reception for the Indian Commonwealth Games Team departing for Glasgow. Hosted by the Scottish Development Agency. The room abuzz with discussions about the Scottish Referendum (I hope they vote to remain with the UK), oil & gas…
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Connected Women Summit 2014
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Delighted to attend this prestigious women’s empowerment summit sponsored by Vodafone. Great line up of speakers including Cherie Blair, writer Shobha De, and lyricist Javed Akhtar.
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"All You Need is Love"
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Privileged to be attending an exhilarating fusion musical performance of the Ramayana by the children of Avanti Schools at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank.