As a British Sikh, I condemn without hesitation the killing of Henry Nowak. His family deserve justice. They deserve answers. They deserve the space to grieve without their loss becoming a political football in Britain’s endless culture wars. Any violent crime that takes a life is a tragedy. When such crimes capture national attention, they […]
On a damp Tuesday evening somewhere between Manchester and Milton Keynes, a handful of residents sit in a draughty hall listening to a presentation they’ve seen before. There are slides about “engagement”, a promise that feedback matters, and a Q&A that runs out of time just as the real questions begin. People drift home knowing, […]
Three hundred and fifty years ago, the world witnessed a moment of moral clarity that remains unmatched in human history. In 1675, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Ninth Guru of the Sikhs, chose martyrdom to defend not his own community but the fundamental right of others to practice their faith freely. His sacrifice […]
Each October, the world pauses to hear who will receive the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that has, for more than a century, symbolised humanity’s highest aspirations. Once a moral compass in a fractured world, it has celebrated figures such as Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai, people who risked everything to […]
The story of British Asians in public life is one of resilience, contribution, and progress. From the earliest days of migration, Asian communities have played a vital role in shaping modern Britain. Today, as the country faces new challenges, the task before us is to ensure that the next generation of young British Asians are […]
Contrary to the broader Indonesian population, where Islam is the dominant religion, the island of Bali stands out as a Hindu-majority region, with 87% of the population identifying themself as what they call “Agama Hindu Dharma”. Since arriving on the island, it has been fascinating to see not only the reverence the locals have for […]
Thirteen years ago this week, a white supremacist walked into the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek and opened fire during Sunday services. Six worshippers were killed, four others were injured, and countless lives were changed forever. The gunman, Wade Michael Page, carried with him a hatred so blind and violent that it turned […]
Britain’s new pledge to recognise Palestine as a state by September – unless Israel meets sweeping conditions for peace – marks a dramatic shift in UK foreign policy. In an emergency Cabinet meeting July 29, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that, at the next UN General Assembly, Britain will acknowledge an independent Palestinian state unless […]
In a political moment defined by global uncertainty, disenchantment with the establishment, and generational cries for justice, Zohran Mamdani’s rise as the Democratic Party’s nominee in the race for New York City Mayor marks a profound turning point – not just for American politics, but for progressive movements around the world. Born in Kampala, raised […]
It didn’t take long. Just months into Donald Trump’s second term, the United States has reimposed sweeping tariffs on steel, electric vehicle parts, and clean energy technologies—including those from the UK. Framed as a move to protect American jobs and restore “economic sovereignty,” it’s déjà vu for anyone who remembers the chaos of the last […]