During Black History Month 2018, Samuel Ali challenges the idea that African and Caribbean soldiers served to support British troops, not as British troops in WW1 Read More
Parathas and parakeets: remembering grandma’s eternal kitchen
Ciaran Thapar talks about how Indian food has helped him maintain a connection with his heritage after the passing of his grandmother
British, Kenyan and South Asian: a postcolonial migration story
Darryl Telles describes the challenges faced by South Asians who moved to East Africa during British colonial rule Read More
It’s time to reimagine our dated democracy and let people vote online
In light of a new study by thinktank WebRoots Democracy, Areeq Chowdhury argues that we should be using online voting as a way to boost turnout and cut election costs Read More
Silence isn’t good enough, we need better sex education
Ruvimbo Maria Kuuzabuwe discusses the need for better sex education at home and at school Read More
How to be Desi in 2017: Riz MC and Heems are forging a new cultural reflection of South Asians in diaspora
by Iman Sultan I don’t normally get moved by music videos, but Swet Shop Boys’ internet-released video, “Aaja”, a track off their Cashmere album, released late last year, felt like salvation A tribute to Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch, who was murdered last summer, and whose very death made her an icon, the video… Read More