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 ›
anti-racism
Will the real Monty Panesar Please Stand-up
In 1968 the comedy film The Party directed by Blake Edwards, starring Peter Sellers and Claudine Longet was released. The comedy is based on a fish out of water premise, in which a bungling Indian actor, played by Peter Sellers… Read More ›
Waving the Flag for England
When I grew up the national flag and St George’s flag were both synonymous with racism. They had both been hijacked by the racist party – the national front (note the lower case!). Things are different now, or are they?
Cubs wearing Turbans
In my younger days, at about the age of 8, I a had an interesting neighbour. He’d be friendly and also somewhat distant? I’ll always remember the times he used to standby and watch the other kids ride by in… Read More ›
Will Obama bring real change ?
DC’s filling up as I write. Aspirations are high. Expectations are being set, all consolidating into a sense of hope. Maybe thinking about doing good can eventually lead people to perform good? I had a long conversation with a friend… Read More ›