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The Vegan Crusader Who Wrote Poetry Is No More… RIP Benjamin

Benjamin Zephaniah has died. He was a trailblazing vegan, a poet and an activist. Born in April 1958 in Handsworth,…

5 months ago
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Comment: Where Is Racism ‘Really’ From?

At the end of November, the scourge of racism confronted Britain yet again. Lady Susan Hussey, a 'palace aide', also…

1 year ago
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‘We Are Better Than This’: Indian-Origin Doctor Slams ‘Racist Joke’

(Source: IANS) British Indian TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh slammed a ‘racist joke’ by a ‘white guest presenter’ at the…

1 year ago
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Comment: Happy For You, Rishi Sunak! If Only..

Rishi Sunak was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom a day after Diwali 2022. It was a huge moment…

2 years ago
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Opinion: Liz Truss’ Tenure Amid Deep Misogyny

Yesterday afternoon, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She had been in the job for just…

2 years ago
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Constitutional Monarchy? Why Britain Can Do So Much Better

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022. She was the longest-reigning monarch of…

2 years ago
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Jamaicans Shun UK Royal Visit, Want Apology, Slavery Reparations

Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica, including professors and politicians, are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke…

2 years ago
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‘I Lost Career To Racism’: Ex-England Cricketer

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday he had lost his career…

3 years ago
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“Learn To Live With” The Virus, Boris Johnson Tells Britons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday unveil a plan to lift coronavirus restrictions from July 19, while urging…

3 years ago
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UK To Fly Out Ventilators, O2 Concentrators To India

More than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment including ventilators and oxygen concentrators will be on their way to India…

3 years ago
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India To Raise With UK Racism Faced By Samant At Oxford

India will take up with the UK when required the alleged incidents of racism in Britain, External Affairs Minister S…

3 years ago
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New, More Infectious Virus Strain From SA Found In UK

A new, potentially more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in Britain in cases…

3 years ago
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Rules To Stop New Covid-19 Variant Stoke Chaos At Airports

Passengers flying into India’s biggest airports on Wednesday complained of long waits and confusion as authorities sought to impose rules…

3 years ago
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India Suspends UK Flights Over Fears Of New Virus Strain

India said on Monday it would suspend flights from the United Kingdom until the end of the year over fears…

3 years ago
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Britain Warns New Covid-19 Virus Strain Is ‘Out Of Control’

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that the new strain of the coronavirus is “out of control" and suggested parts…

3 years ago
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Govt Nod To Some COVID-19 Vaccines Within Weeks: Health Secy

India’s government regulator could grant a license to some developers of COVID-19 vaccines in the next few weeks, the country’s…

3 years ago
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In World First, UK Approves Covid-19 Vaccine

Britain approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, jumping ahead of the United States and Europe to become the first Western…

3 years ago
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India’s Coronavirus Cases Cross 297,000

India on Friday reported a total of 297,535 coronavirus infections, surpassing the United Kingdom to become the fourth worst affected…

4 years ago
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Global Coronavirus Deaths Top 400,000

Global deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 400,000 on Sunday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India, according to…

4 years ago
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Britain’s Labour Elects Keir Starmer As New Leader

Keir Starmer was elected as the leader of Britain’s main opposition Labour Party on Saturday, pledging to bring an end…

4 years ago
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Nifty Dives 5% As WHO Declares Coronavirus A Pandemic

The Indian stock market entered bear territory and the blue-chip Nifty 50 slipped below the 10,000 mark for the first…

4 years ago
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UK Health Minister Contracts Coronavirus

UK Health Minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has said she has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Dorries, the first MP…

4 years ago
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Brexit At Last: The United Kingdom Leaves The EU

The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union (EU) on Friday for an uncertain future, with Brexiteers claiming…

4 years ago
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World Welcomes 2020, But Revelry Marred By Wildfires, Protests

The world celebrated the New Year on Wednesday with fireworks displays from Sydney to London, although celebrations were clouded by…

4 years ago
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‘Brexit closure’ – Johnson Wins Commanding Victory In UK Election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Friday for “closure” over the Brexit divisions that have riven the United Kingdom, saying…

4 years ago

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