Category: Politics

  • Happy Eid

    Happy Eid

    Enjoyed attending the wonderful Eid celebrations yesterday in New Delhi hosted by senior BJP leader Shah Nawaz Hussain.

  • Is there a place for Blairism today?

    Is there a place for Blairism today?

    Is there a place for Blairism in today’s politics?

  • Stay with us Scotland

    Stay with us Scotland

    Stay with us Scotland

  • The Chatham House Rule.

    The Chatham House Rule.

    Was a guest speaker at Chatham House – The Royal Society of International Affairs in London this evening.

  • India & Pakistan : The Real Battle

    India & Pakistan : The Real Battle

      Here is a video of my remarks and panel discussion at Chatham House yesterday. I tried to give a variety of insights and interpretations on various aspects of the Indian election campaign. This included highlighting a speech Narendra Modi gave in Haryana in which he said the real battle…

  • A consistent Labour Friend of India

    A consistent Labour Friend of India

    India has a growing number of friends in all main political parties in the UK. But one of the few who has remained consistent in his friendship and a strong advocate for all causes India and it’s Diaspora is Harrow West MP, Gareth Thomas.

  • The Democratic Dividend

    The Democratic Dividend

    Speaking in Washington earlier this week I said US-India relations are at their lowest ebb since the cold-war”

  • That which unites us..

    That which unites us..

    Despite Indian origin politicians being on different ends of the UK political spectrum – pleased that through India Inc www.indiaincorporated.com we are able to focus the debate on all the positive aspects of the UK-India relationship. That which unites us as a community. Proud of our roots and our future.

  • The US and India's post election scenario

    The US and India's post election scenario

    I am looking forward to visiting Washington next week where I am participating in a discussion on India’s post election scenario. Hosted by the US India Business Council www.usibc.com

  • Reforming India's Foreign Service

    Reforming India's Foreign Service

    Political analyst Swapan Dasgupta writes excl for India Inc on why Narendra Modi must reform India’s Foreign Service