In Britain, a fear of the status futurus. In India, a hope that will not be denied

by Rashmee

Posted on August 17, 2022


If you live in Britain and keep an eye on India, it’s pretty clear where …

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The ‘new world’ label is 600 years old and needs updating

by Rashmee

Posted on August 16, 2022


Say the words “new world”. What image comes to mind? The United States? Possibly Canada? …

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India and Afghanistan now share an ‘independence day’

by Rashmee

Posted on August 15, 2022


India and Afghanistan now share an independence day. At least, according to the Taliban. August …

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Reading George Orwell can help us understand Boris Johnson

by Rashmee

Posted on June 16, 2020 / The Focus


In 1946, a year before the British were forced to grant India its independence, George …

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Why India’s Modi government is more like Trump’s than you might think

by Rashmee

Posted on August 16, 2018


The similarity that I’m about to point out does not go down well-worn paths. Accordingly, …

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Rashmee has lived and worked in several countries in the past decade, including Afghanistan, India, Haiti, Tunisia, the UAE, US and UK