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In this week’s episode of the Global Indian Podcast – Game Changers, I am joined by Tony Matharu, friend of the platform and Chairman of Integrity International Group. Tony has been widely recognised for his commercial successes through the founder…
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Echoes of Exploration: Insights from Chief Explorer Rajan Nazran
Join me in the latest episode of the Global Indian Podcast as I reminisce about my trip through Pennsylvania to Vancouver and unravel the complex relationship between religion and guns…
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Unveiling the Role of Identity in Shaping Economic Landscapes with Jayant Bhandari
Intricately woven into societies, identity’s pervasive influence extends beyond culture. In this episode of Brown Business, I talk to Jayant Bhandari, an Institutional…
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Driving Change: Championing Women’s Rights in India with Swati Maliwal
The recent video of an assault in Manipur has shaken us to the core. It is a reminder of the dark reality that women still face in India, which ranks 140 out of 156 countries in t…
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The Power of Healing: Embracing a Proactive Approach to Battling Cancer with David Peters
Early-onset cancers diagnosed before age 50 have seen a global rise since 1990, a concerning trend that demands attention. Prostate cancer in men and breast can…
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Beyond Sight: Impact of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation and the Quest for Equality with Amar LatifJoin me in an inspiring podcast episode as I converse with Amar Latif, a visually impaired adventurer, explorer, and advocate for the Rafiki Thabo Foundatio…
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Connection between Roma and the Gurjar Community: Tribal Advocacy With Javaid Rahi:
The Gurjar community, spread across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, boasts a resilient spirit and vibrant culture. Led by Dr Javaid Rahi, an author, tribal research…
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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Manipur’s Turmoil with Binalakshmi NepramDiscover the untold story of Manipur, the captivating “Land of Jewels” and “Switzerland of India,” as I embark on an extraordinary podcast journey with Binalakshmi Nepram. U…
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Indian Media Politics: A Dialogue on Journalism with Jyotsna Mohan
In a democratic nation, the media plays a vital role as one of the pillars upholding the principles of a functioning society. However, today’s reality reveals a struggling pillar unab…
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In this captivating podcast episode, guest Daniel Steinberg and I delve into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Despite AI’s great apprehension, its true potential is often misunderstood. Technology has become accessible to all, with AI surp…
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Join me in a thought-provoking episode of the Global Indian Podcast as I engage in a remarkable conversation with Ronald Harris, Proportional Representative of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and Party leader of NICSA & Global Indian c…
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In a world where the battle for resources rages on and the demand for electric vehicles and minerals skyrockets, the question arises: just how renewable is renewable technology?
Join me in this episode as I engage with esteemed academic and research…
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Welcome to Brown Business, your inside guide to people, places and opportunities.
Last week the UK celebrated national unity day in Africa. With the continent being a focal point for many shrewd businesses and funds, the question begs, how much do w…
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In this episode I am joined by celebrated Roma activist and Global Indian Ambassador to the Romani community, Grattan Puxton. We discuss his remarkable life’s journey and the often-lost story of the Roma community, who left India over 1000 years ag…
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The Green Party Perspective – Politics, National Identity, and Environmental Concerns with Pallavi Devulapalli
Welcome to today’s podcast, where we delve into the pressing issues surrounding environmental protection and the evolving role of small st…
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The Immigrant Identity | The “trailing spouses” of Japan with Megha Wadhwa
Over 36,000 Indian migrants currently live in Japan, 30% of whom are females and known as “trailing spouses”. They often find themselves with a total dislocation of culture, l…
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A Liberal Idea of National Identity and Immigration with Meeru Dhalwala – Made it, in Canada.
Strong communities thrive on positive experiences. Our sense of identity is shaped by our early memories, which influence our natural curiosity. They guide …
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In this episode of Brown Business, I explore the deep questions facing the small land-linked country of Malawi and how the word ‘indigenous’ could impact the perception and confidence of doing business in a nation where multigenerational global India…
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The sunshine state of Florida is known across the globe – for Disneyland, bad memes and a community of global minds from Latin America, the Caribbean and India. However, with US elections planned for 2024, Florida is becoming a battleground of contra…
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Our last episode on Brown business caused a stir. I was inundated with questions regarding Suriname and the future of the nation. Many felt that the silence from the Government and key private sector players was deafening, especially given the curre…
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What does identity mean to the average 16 year old? Let’s face it, on the fast paced environment we have self-elected to live in and high destructive polarising views around politics and business. The next generation is on the cusp of dramatic crisis…
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Welcome to Brown Business, an official inside portal to people, places and opportunities that keep you ahead of the curve.
In this episode, I sit down to explore the smallest sovereign nation of South America, Suriname, which is home to a large commu…
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Avoiding important conversations by sweeping them under the rug is the status quo in the Indo-Fijian community, though author Rajni Mala Khelawan breaks the stereotype. We had an honest conversation about abuse and gender roles and she opened up abou…
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The quality of life we experience depends on the beliefs we carry. It would be fair to say that COVID tested belief systems and reshaped the way we look at national identity, more so in countries where natural remedies and ways of life are intertwine…
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Welcome to Brown Business – an official inside portal to countries, opportunities and solutions that keep you ahead of the curve.
In this episode, Alasdair Steele – Corporate partner for CMS who also sits on the India desk, is joined by leading and t…
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There are over 476 million indigenous people living in 90 countries across the world. They account for 6.2% of the global population, and 80% of the world’s biodiversity is inhabited and protected by them. Despite playing such a crucial role, their f…
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Welcome to Suriname, a small Dutch speaking country in South America and home to a remarkable diaspora. However, despite its incredible culture and striking wildlife, economically it’s a country that has been riddled with previous turmoil, high-profi…
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Welcome to Brown Business – an official inside portal to countries, opportunities and solutions that keep you ahead of the curve.
In this episode, renowned Arbitrator Baiju Vasani is joined by power panellists Tanya Goddard, FCIArb, Shan Greer, Megan…
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How do we perceive our rights as citizens of a nation and how did the pandemic impact our understanding of the true reality to the cost of “freedom”?
Today I am joined by Monique Leal, an investigative journalist whose sole drive has been to dete…
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In 1989, Sandhya Nand was strutting down Victoria Parade in Suva by Anna Sweetman and Tanya Whiteside who are both considered OGs. In Sandhya’s words, Anna Sweetman was THE fashion organiser in the 80’s, she was a prestigious show producer and model agent and Sandhya was one of her top models. Sandhya tells me that […]
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University of the West Indies (UWI): BA Theology degree that discriminates It sits innocently in the Undergraduate Humanities Programmes list, alphabetically bookended by Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Yet the University of the West Indies (UWI) Bachelor of Arts BA Theology degree is a jarring testament to the religious and ethnic discrimination that still exists […]
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The Modi Question –
Protests echoed across London this week. Over 500 individuals took to the streets to condemn the controversial BBC documentary (The Modi Question), with chants of defunding the platform and allegations that it is “anti-India, an…
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Do politicians own national identity? In the case of South Africa, the answers seem uneasy and complex for many.
Today I am in conversation with novelist and column writer Dr Aman Singh Maharaj, as we discuss his book ‘A Dalliance with Destiny’ as …
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It’s been just over a month since the elections took place in Fiji and there is a certain anxious curiousity in the air, felt also by the diaspora.
The pain and trauma that was ignited in 1987 is still felt by many today, and it’s hard not to see th…
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Today! I want to speak to the newly appointed Ministers; of Tourism and Culture Hon Dr Michael Usi, as well of civic education and national unity Timothy Pagonachi Simbega Mtambo Dear Sirs, Both of you have the responsibility of bringing the nation as a whole in an effort to promote tourism, respect and adoration to […]
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In an age of austerity, it’s often easy to blame the bankers for a nation’s woes. In today’s podcast, I am joined by Global Indian Brian Stuart-Young, CEO of Global Bank of Commerce, Antigua to discuss the ideas that are reshaping the nation of Antig…
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When 15, ninth grade Gerald Cotten in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, was selling get-rich-quick schemes on online forums and learnt how to deceive investors covering his tracks. This gave him a good grounding to the world of digital currencies and outright financial scams. He soon became captivated by the charms of this surreal world called TalkGold, […]
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On October 12th 2022, we hosted a topical discussion with Chairman of ANUG, Timothy Jonas, where he discussed the nature of identity politics in Guyana. Subsequently the Government of Guyana reached out to exercise their right to reply. This is tha…
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With the General Elections having just finished in Fiji, questions have arised about what it means to be Fijian. Sitiveni Rabuka was responsible for Fiji’s first coup in 1987. Fast forward 2022, Rabuka has come into power again but this time under d…
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A few weeks back we uncovered the rapidly rising crime rate in Saint Lucia. A few days later, the violent murder of a British national on the once-paradise island made the UK headlines. My next guest, Colin Maximin, is the correspondent-at-large for …
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Disclaimer: This is a general order of events that occurs in an Indo Fijian wedding. The Haldi ceremony, the Mehendi ceremony, the weeks of ‘naach gaana’ (singing and dancing), the arrival of the Baraat, the countless shopping trips. Ah, weddings. Indo Fijian culture recognises marriage not only as two individuals making a pledge to embark […]
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Education Trends in the Indian Diaspora: The Significance of the Humanities & Social Sciences Every year, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and other examining bodies and education ministries in the region announce CXC results in the same format: (1) the number of public and private candidates who sat the exams in the respective country or […]
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The beautiful archipelagic Philippine islands have over 50,000 global Indians calling it home and have done so for many generations. But alongside the charming culture, tropical vibes and liberal minds tha…
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The cost-of-living crisis in Britain is a deep issue. Many families are being left with the harsh reality of whether to eat or heat their homes.
The fact is that Britain faces an eye-watering £40 billion budget hole that needs to be filled by tax r…
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1880: The Australian Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR) decided to begin operations in Fiji. The company went on to have a massively significant influence on the economic and political sphere of Fiji. The collapse of the cotton price in the 1860s had led to the start of sugar production in Fiji. Prior to CSR’s arrival, […]
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Mr. RAMAPHOSA, HAS THE DUSK SET IN ON THE NEW DAWN ALREADY? Is the once vaunted ANC even capable of producing a president who can carry himself to two terms successfully? “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we first practice to deceive” Mr. President The Ides of March is upon you, beware – […]
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Failed election promises, gun shots echoing across the air, young children living in panic, sky rocketing unemployment and an unacceptable rise in cost of living…
In recent years, the beautiful country of Saint Lucia has witnessed a dramatic rise i…
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Over 60, 000 Indian indentured labourers came to Fiji – the adults on a five-year contract, after which they could return to India at their own expense or on a free passage after 10 years’ ‘industrial residence’ in the colony. (Lal, 2019). As indentured emigration was state sponsored, the Government of India was kept informed […]
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Are you often told you are not Indian enough to be a “real” Indian and does the colour of your skin define the concept of national identity? It may sound like a contentious statement, but in an era of identity weaponry, both are statements that are …
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Ah, the good ol’ feeling of not being Indian enough and not being Fijian enough. It is a feeling that has festered for years and probably will continue to fester. The years of almost desperately craving for acceptance and validations from India Indians – oh wait let me give you context. ‘India Indians’ – my […]
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On Sunday 13th November 2022, the sounds of panic filled the streets of Istanbul. As smoke waded through the streets, the devastation emerged – over 80 injured and 6 dead – a young child and her father, a teenager with her mother and a married coupl…
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Patriarchy: ‘a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is reckoned through the male line.’ According to Dr Greda Lerner (Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin), “Patriarchy has gone through many forms, and is an institutionalised pattern of male dominance in […]
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East Africa is home to over 200,000 Global Indians and undoubtedly, the community has left its mark in areas of business, trade, politics and societal change. However, with levels of income inequality growing at a rapid pace, many have found themselves a…
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Imagine committing a crime and purchasing a passport of a foreign nation to circumvent justice. Or in some cases, to hide in plain sight by changing the very documents that define your identity, giving you a clean slate to travel the world and to destina…
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Trick or treat. Candy. Costumes. Carving pumpkins. Ghost stories. Horror stories. Frantic consumerism to keep up with the demands of children. Nightclubs packed with people dressed up in their favourite Halloween costumes. Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. A pagan religious celebration which welcomes the harvest at the end of […]
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6 days ago, the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party George McAleese resigned over allegations of a racist social media post, in which he was also sharing a picture of the late conservative MP, Enoch Powell (known for the controversial Rivers of Blo…
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15 March 2019 is as an everlasting mark in the modern history of New Zealand. The atrocity saw a gunman open fire in a mosque, brutally murdering 51 and injuring a further 40 whilst live streaming for the world to see. For some it was a turning point in …
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Big oil, identity politics and an uneasy game of poker
Welcome to Guyana. Despite my growing familiarity with the country, admittedly, it’s one that often challenges me on an ethical basis, in particular my experience with its former ruling Ministers fr…
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Sun, Souvlaki, Neo-Nazis and Refugees. National identity & Greece?
Anti-migrant violence is on the rise in Greece; refugee boats attacked, and an innocent child left to die by the inactions of two Governments. With controversial laws being passed that i…
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Violence in the streets of Leicester and over 47 arrests have been made. A city that was once celebrated for its multiculturalism has been plummeted into some of the worst violence in recent British history between Muslims and Hindus…
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MY DEAR ELIZABETH/LIZZIE By far, the reference to the late Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain as “My dear Elizabeth” and “Lizzie” by one Nelson Mandela, always evokes a wry smile in me, as much as it raised consternation amongst his close aides at the time. His reason was simple. “Why shouldn’t I call her Elizabeth, […]
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Introduction Thank you for giving me this opportunity to be the Guest Speaker to your 5th Triennial Delegates’ Conference. It is indeed an honor to speak to your delegates and guests since some of the founders and very early members of your Union were members and founders of the political party which I have […]
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Leicester has long been home to sizeable Muslim and Hindu populations. And up until recently (with some exceptions), they have lived alongside one another in relative harmony – despite the international tensions between Pakistan and India, the two countries most of Leicester’s Muslims and Hindus hail from or have family connections to. But on 28 […]
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“A vibrant start-up ecosystem”, “green pastures”, “state-of-the-art technology”, “home of green tech” and a fight for global wellbeing…not the words typically associated with a country covered in snow on all known maps of men and Mordor!! Iceland, once p…
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The UK is in a period of modern-day history, with some underestimating the longer term impact of the “change of the guard”.
Following HRH Queen Elizabeth II passing on, HRH King Charles III has become successor to the monarchy. The same monarchy that is…
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How do you define Africanism? Is it based on melanin, tracing ancestorial roots, or is it based upon how the Government of the day views you? Further still, in a world of “woke” and intensely capitalistic politics, how are indigenous communities and tri…
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Over 33 million people have been displaced, thousands have lost their lives and many more are facing an exhausting battle for survival. A lake of over 100km has engulfed crops, livestock and livelihoods. The sentient impact of the floods in Pakistan wil…
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Today I find myself back in the city of London joined by our Global Indian Ambassador for International Trade and Social Development and former senior civil servant Ash Verma, as he guides me through the dramatic changes unfolding in the UK political sce…
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Today I find myself in the land of the Incas, home to Iguanas that casually walk across the tropical terrain and the magnificent Blue Whale that inhabits its oceans. These sultry lands also host another fascinating artefact of history; that as early as 1…
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It is undeniable that comedy plays a vital role in our lives, and some may argue that the secret to life itself is found in laughter. But how does society view comedians? Are they evolved sages that masterfully provide social commentary whilst inspiring …
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Canada is often seen as the land of the free, liberal and a poster child for how a country should be. Today I find myself in the streets of Toronto being guided by investigative journalist Palminder Singh who provides me a deeper insight into the highly …
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Has society reshaped our understanding of nudity, sensuality and sexuality and does it impact the human experience?
Today I am joined by Shireen Aston, as she dives through the ideas that shape the art form of Burlesque, whilst stripping away the stigma…
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The existential question that we all will ultimately face, is not one of personal material wealth, but one of a lived life experience that goes beyond a concrete jungle. The stark reality is that we often find ourselves living in autopilot, often substit…
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As temperatures soar across the UK, one can’t help but feel that they have entered an alternate reality that includes Baywatch fanatics and Londoners who have lost all ability to cope with the changes in temperature. Sticky tube rides and tempered glares…
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YOU’RE A FREAKING LUNATIC: HEARD THAT, SAID THAT! Naked and chained in a roofless shed. Sored bodies bearing marks of torture, along with surgical marks on their backs. Some found crawling in their excreta, others even consuming it! This was the plight of thirty-five men and six boys who were rescued from an illegal ‘asylum’ […]
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INSIDE IRELAND
A gruelling travel schedule saw me torn away from the beauty that is Uganda, a destination where the infectious warmth of its people is equally paralleled with the controlled chaos of its Kampala traffic. Truth be told, it is a destinatio…
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The Afghan ambassador to India described Islamic State’s bombing of a Sikh temple in Kabul as an “attack on the entire civilised population of Afghanistan”. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, called it “barbaric” and “ghastly”. The Islamic State-Khorasan (Isis-K) attacked the Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul’s Bagh-e Bala area on Saturday, killing at least two people, including a Sikh […]
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INSIDE UGANDA
This month I find myself on-location in Kampala, uncovering the unique stories that are redefining the notion of the identity of Ugandanness and uncovering the often neglected stories that could challenge the status quo.
Today I debrief wit…
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INSIDE UGANDA
A country that is part of the collective memory of South Asians everywhere with a history that is both rich in sentiment and diced with fear, Uganda holds the attention of our global communities for a variety of reasons, including the eve…
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INSIDE UGANDA
A country that is part of the collective memory of South Asians everywhere with a history that is both rich in sentiment and diced with fear, Uganda holds the attention of our global communities for a variety of reasons, including the event…
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The “unknown” Caribbean – Religion, Gender and Identity
The vast majority of those who came to the Caribbean from India were of the Hindu culture/faith. Many were guided by the stories of the epics – ranging from the Mahabharata through to the Rāmāyana…
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The “unknown” Caribbean – The Island of Nevis
From the incredible mango festival through to some of the kindest people on earth, Nevis in my opinion is the cultural capital of conscious living. Nestled between its unbroken shores lies everything from the…
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The “unknown” Caribbean – Guyana
Guyana is like a familiar soft aroma that anchors you to a nostalgic period of time. However in this case, those memories are peppered with a tapestry of emotions that range from wanderlust and awe through to damn rig…
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THE UGANDA OIL PROJECT: A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED OPPORTUNITY FOR UGANDA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY HON. Dr. ELLY KARUHANGA. Personal opinion Throughout my life I never knew I would find some environmental activists objectionable and so counter to African interests. This is disturbing. I give you a woman called Joyce Katushabe who is from Buliisa on oil rich western […]
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The “unknown” Caribbean – Trinidad and Tobago
Ever heard of the term “Third World Nationalist”? Well neither did I until I met the infamous Dr Kirk Meighoo! Kirk and I have been friends for many years, often being verbal sparring partners when navigatin…
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The “unknown” Caribbean – Dominica
In 2017 Hurricane Maria ravaged the Caribbean and hit Dominica like nature’s bulldozer. It tore through its once picturesque streets leaving in its wake deep questions for the region and like the proverbial phoenix, a n…
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The “unknown” Caribbean.
An island known as the epicentre for Caribbean change and harmony, Barbados is a destination with an unusual history and a dedication to punch above its weight for environmental, cultural and economic custodianship. It has also …
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The young “Black” Lady who made a Tik-Tok video entitled, “The Hierarchy of our Blackness” The Indian Citizen of South Africa is your compatriot – not your enemy Madam My initial reaction after watching the video you made on Tik-Tok entitled, “The hierarchy of blackness” was to unleash a tirade at what I perceived as […]
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The “unknown” Caribbean.
Anger, resentment, and an official apology… it is certainly not the words that modern day Britain wishes to have branded next to the Queens 70th Jubilee. But as the demands intensify over the question of reparations across the Ca…
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Today we begin a deep-dive journey into the “unknown” Caribbean, looking at countries, people and economies. This week I am joined by Dr Stephen King with a guest appearance by Adrian Augier, to look at the under reported aspect to St Lucia, as we go bey…
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Today we tackle two subjects that co-exist in the grander scheme of human identity. Firstly, I meet with Angus Rose who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since 14/3/2022 outside of the Houses of Parliament (UK). We speak about a scientific paper th…
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What happens when you discover a “social consciousness” that dramatically disrupts your world view? Today we meet with Karou Charou (KC), a South African satirist who transitioned from living a relatively safe life in comedy to becoming “public enemy” nu…
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From the Kashmir Files, through to the “horrors” of partition, much can be said about the changing trends of how we view identity within the region and the role of the media. Today I am joined by the remarkable author Saaz Aggarwal to discuss her journ…
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The history of Uganda evokes a deep emotion from people of Indian origin across the globe. The mere mention of Idi Amin becomes a mythical spell that divides people, communities and creates deep rooted misunderstanding. This year marks 50 years since the…
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In a world of beauty and the never-ending journey to the illustrious fountain of youth, many often find themselves at odds with the convenience of social media filters or the latest beauty products. In today’s episode I am joined by friend and familiar f…
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AN APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT OF MALAWI AND THE LEADERS OF ASIAN BUSINESS CAPTAINS. By Yamikani Nicholas Kachingwe. I for one have noted with great disdain on how some people due to ignorance and lack of knowledge are going astray to the extent of becoming paupers and enemies of progress. The majority of Malawians need […]
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Lights, camera and action?
From celebrity endorsements, high impact social media statements and companies paying service to challenging perceptions, International Women’s Day is here. Much can be said about a world of virtue signalling or the economics o…
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Bhutan is a country that measures national happiness as a way of human custodianship, but how does that upbringing impact the way you see life and interact with the existential ideas whilst forging your own career? In today’s show we meet with Kelly Dori…
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The UK is an eclectic mix of culture, religion and ethnicities but what makes one British? Is it skin colour, accent or is it found in the difference one makes to society?
In today’s episode, I am joined by Professor Rashid Gaitran where he discusses …
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By Hardeep Singh Photo: Sam Panthaky Original article Stay in your lane | Hardeep Singh | The Critic Magazine Some corporates have an established track record of acting as if they were Harvard educated foreign policy analysts. Take Ben & Jerry’s recent tweet about Biden’s military response to Russian brinkmanship. Indeed it’s a fascinating opinion […]
Confused about your teens career choices? In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating world of brain mapping and how it can guide children toward their strengths and passions, especially during crucial career decision-making years. Our guest, Dr. Sweta Adatia, a renowned neurologist and founder of Zebra-Brain, shares her expertise on how understanding the unique […]
