British writer set to launch book on Modi
London: A new book detailing the "fascinating" story behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's victory in general elections last year is set to be launched by a British writer, journalist and political strategist. 'The Modi Effect -- Inside Narendra Modi's Campaign to Transform India' by Lance Price will be released by Hodder & Stoughton in the UK and Hachette India on March 12. "India is going to become an even more important play
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India Quraishi awarded fellowship in UK
London: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India S Y Quraishi has been awarded a prestigious UK-based fellowship for 2015 considering his important contributions in the field of electoral reforms. Joanna Newman, vice-principal (International) at K
Indian-origin shopkeeper dares to sell Charlie Hebdo in UK
London: An Indian-origin shopkeeper from a village in south-west England has decided to sell the latest edition of French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' despite fears of repercussions. "It is important for future generations to see this, to
Small shops are backbone of economy, says British MP
Ahmedabad: The UK and India should stress on developing the SME sector and also give impetus to small shops which are the ‘backbone’ of economies of both the countries, a senior British official said today. ‘India and the UK should
Lord Meghnad Desai to receive Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Award
Ahmedabad: UK-based economist Lord Meghnad Desai will soon receive the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vishwa Pratibha Award for his contribution to society as a Gujarati. The Ahmedabad based Vishwa Gujarati Samaj will confer the award on Desai, reports sai
Indian-origin marathon runner gets British Empire Medal
London: Indian-origin 103-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh was today nominated for British Empire Medal in the Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to Sport and Charity while heart specialist Nilesh Samani has been named for knighthood.
Indian-origin man found dead in UK
London: A 50-year-old Indian-origin man, who went missing in the UK in the run up to Christmas, has been found dead in the basement of a house in West Midlands, prompting police to launch a murder inquiry. Baljit Singh from Harborne in Birmingham was
India accorded top priority by UK in 2014
London: India-UK ties touched a new high in 2014 with British Premier David Cameron according "top priority" to India in UK's foreign policy and a series of high-level visits taking place to foster closer political and economic relations. C
110-year-old Christmas- loving Sikh is oldest man in Britain
London: An Indian origin 110-year-old man will be celebrating his 111th Christmas in 2014. Nazer Singh, who was born in Punjab and had not heard of Christmas until he moved to England in 1965, said that since he came to England he takes pride in rece
