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Broadcaster, Presenter, Columnist, Political Blogger & Media Commentator
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Blood Bricks – Sign the Petition
In India call centres grow, scientific progress is in flight (!), with the Mars mission and the rich are getting richer with the poor getting poorer, I was appalled to see the following article in terms of ‘blood bricks’, citing… Read More ›
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Acid attacks on women – Sharing their stories to create societal change
Over breakfast the other day in the office canteen a debate was in full swing. The topic, how some countries were struggling with the challenge of corruption. Some suggested that it could take another 50 years for countries to change… Read More ›
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Saffron Mic 2013 – A great idea and potential institution
In 1996, the MOBO Awards were born. Today they are a recognised British institution. Apparently, the original idea was both conceived and run from a bedroom office. Over time it has grown in recognition and quality, celebrating music and life. The ethos… Read More ›
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Media bias against Sikhs, is it real?
On December 10th 2013, a London court sentenced 4 people for attacking General Brar in London. See the Guardian report here. We need to find out a bit more about these 4, for example, their background, funding (some travelled and… Read More ›
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Where were today’s leaders during the time of Apartheid ?
Yesterday I witnessed a stadium full of attendees gathering to pay homage to Nelson Mandela. Over 90 leaders from their respective countries also assembled and were housed or should I say in-cased in a glass bullet proof cube. Poduim’s were… Read More ›