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Farrukh Dhondy
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In his words: "I am just a professional writer, which means I don't do blogs and try and get money for whatever I write."
    Very many institutions in Britain have engaged in research to find and expiate connections with and profit in the past from slavery. (AFP File Photo)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Who’ll atone for slave trade, all the loot?...

    “Clouds don’t cry The rain is not their tears O Bachchoo, you and I Indulge metaphoric fears Heavens...

    8 Oct 2022 1:00 AM IST

    British Labour MP called Rupa Huq has been suspended by her party for passing racist remarks. (Photo: Twitter)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Black in Britain: It’s not just race; it’s about...

    “O Bachchoo, why this perpetual debt Of love, loyalty or money The people you owe to seem all bereft Of humorous...

    1 Oct 2022 12:17 AM IST

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    Farrukh Dhondy | The outbreak of communal riots in UK’s Leicester...

    “The ultimate utterance is the cry -- Though words pretend, they are in vain Expressing joy or soothing pain ...

    24 Sept 2022 12:06 AM IST

    Britains Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss, leaves from Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, on September 6, 2022, after meeting with Britains Queen Elizabeth II and being invited to form a Government. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Liz Truss will have array of problems as soon as...

    “O Bachchoo, why not help the destitute — Add to your karma, that’s beyond dispute. We hear the loud...

    17 Sept 2022 12:03 AM IST

    In this file photo taken on June 5, 2012 Britains Queen Elizabeth II (C) waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace next to (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the end of a coach procession on the final ceremonial day of the Queens Diamond Jubilee in London. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Queens and Kings: Why the Brits love the royals

    “The temple bell The muezzin’s cry Each to compel The faithful to comply No call then for me O Bachchoo...

    10 Sept 2022 12:10 AM IST

    Rishi Sunak & Liz TrussOpinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Who’s really fit to be British? Shades of racism...

    “Hearts are broken for many reasons O Bachchoo, think and pause Love has tides and time has seasons Can anyone...

    3 Sept 2022 12:05 AM IST

    Conservative party leadership contender Liz Truss looks on before the live television debate for the candidates for leadership of the Conservative party, hosted by Channel 4 in London, Friday, July 15, 2022. (AP)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Cosying up to Liz… To get a Cabinet job, or become...

    “Oh Bachchoo, we grow with fairy tales Then some move on to hairy tales Look around you, the world is scary tales...

    27 Aug 2022 12:02 AM IST

    Salman Rushdie (AP file photo)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | The targeting of Salman Rushdie: Shadow of the 1989...

    “The furtive magpie crouched and stitched the ground With ever still a watchful, wary eye For any sign of movement...

    20 Aug 2022 12:03 AM IST

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    Farrukh Dhondy | When religions, cults dominate, truth a casualty &...

    Religion has, throughout history, dominated the realms of politics and governance

    13 Aug 2022 12:12 AM IST

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    Farrukh Dhondy | UK Labour lists all that’s wrong: Cronyism, hate &...

    “If youth has no respect for age It puts all heaven in a rage. If fashion dominates your fate It predicts the ruin...

    6 Aug 2022 12:25 AM IST

    Piers Morgan.Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Chumocracy and the media: Web of friendships fuel UK...

    “The most difficult thing Which I can never get right,” The Rocket Scientist said, “Is ironing the...

    30 July 2022 1:02 AM IST

    Conservative party leadership contender Liz Truss looks on before the live television debate for the candidates for leadership of the Conservative party, hosted by Channel 4 in London, Friday, July 15, 2022. (AP)Opinion
    With just 2 left in Tories’ PM race... Can Brutus be crowned...

    “O Bachchoo let temptation compel To wine and waste; you already know well There is no forgiveness for human...

    23 July 2022 1:30 AM IST

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