In the atmosphere of death and destruction fueled by religious fanaticism and political extremism surrounding us, standing thousands of miles away from but vicariously in the horrible wake of the fanatic Paris killings and now San Bernadino, I went nostalgic. There’s fanaticism, fury, mayhem. What happened to restraint, tolerance, respect? The kindinspiration my late father…
A truly unique concept for a feature, this — giving up music for Lent. That’s what Professor of Acoustic Engineering, Trevor Cox, at the University of Salford, decided he would do. Giving up music for Lent will be broadcast at 1600 GMT on 16 March on BBC Radio 4. Meanwhile, here’s what the excellent professor…
I salute the wonderful Sikhs! What a great, caring, truly wonderful community of lion-hearts. Just read a lovely BBC feature on why homeless Britons are turning to the Sikh community for food. Amazing faith, great teachings, GREAT, venerable Gurus who preached love, tolerance, values and valour. And look at the wonderful community who have been…
While every media house will really stretch to stand up even taller on its toes to blow an awards-win trumpet, just how many would care to report about ire amongst their readers, viewers, listeners or users? That’s another reason I love the Beeb. BBC listeners have expressed anger about the BBC’s radio streaming service as…
Pavan R Chawla 