Prasun Sonwalkar And H S Rao

Stories by Prasun Sonwalkar And H S Rao

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

In a break with tradition, Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas broadcast has featured footage of Europe's largest Hindu Temple and Muslims praying in a mosque.

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

Twice-married Steve Wright, who was arrested on Tuesday morning from his home in the red light area of Ipswich, has been charged for killing and dumping all five women in a murder spree, which shocked Britain.

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2006

"Corruption is a key reason why India's infrastructure is in such a poor state. If this is not tackled, it could threaten the viability of future growth."

Inquiry into Diana's death dismisses conspiracy

Inquiry into Diana's death dismisses conspiracy

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2006

Diana, who was married to the heir to the British throne, had separated from Prince Charles in 1992 and obtained a divorce four years later.

'India, London partners in globalisation'

'India, London partners in globalisation'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2006

Observing that India and London have vital interest in "strengthening" their business links, city Mayor Ken Livingstone

UK takes up harassment of Hindus with Kazakh Prez

UK takes up harassment of Hindus with Kazakh Prez

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2006

Ashok Kumar, MP, has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons.

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2006

NRI entrepreneurs Moni Varma, founder of the Veetee brand basmati rice and Rami Ranger, founder-chairman of Sun Oil Ltd, have won the Asian of the year and Asian Leadership in Europe Awards for 2006 respectively.

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2006

In the history of Sikhism, people have died for their hair and it is a fundamental aspect of our religion set down by our Gurus. It is really important people know how important hair is to us, so that is why we held the vigil, Singh said.

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2006

Police said although the teenager did not need hospital treatment, he was left terrified by the attack.

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2006

Indians are largest ethnic group in UK

Indians are largest ethnic group in UK

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2006

Amnesty puts Musharraf in the dock

Amnesty puts Musharraf in the dock

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2006