Is France’s fight against extremism criminalising Islam as a whole?
If there is a saying that serves as a snapshot for the times we live in, it’s Ibn Khaldun’s remark that “the past resembles the future more than one drop…
Tag: India
The nostalgia of watching classic Bollywood films
“Dearly beloved. Look how the distances have closed. I am here, I am here, I am here.” The opening lines for Veer-Zaara’s iconic “Main Yahaan Hoon” are enough to sweep…
South Asian creatives you should follow this Heritage Month
Today marks the final day of the UK’s first ever South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). Established by Dr Binita Kane and Jasvir Singh, the month celebrated the intricacies of our…
For me, India’s authentic history is best captured by its literature
Framed by a socalled “Western” lens, India is often viewed as an exotic, faraway place – an image reinforced in Western classrooms, which rarely venture into discourse about Indian history…
Forgotten History: Seeking a blue plaque for Ayahs’ Home
A woman cruelly abandoned in King’s Cross station with just £1 in her pocket. Another kicked out onto the streets of Hornsey carrying boxes of her own possessions. A third…
Visiting the motherland: My first trip to India
I had a line prepared for whenever someone asked me about my heritage. Whether it was in person, in my Instagram DMs, or on a dating app, it was always…
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