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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."
    Rishi Sunak addresses Conservative Party members during a Conservative leadership election hustings at Wembley Arena in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Are days already numbered for Hedgie Sunak? Third...

    “Beauty is in the mind of the beholder The eye has no capacity to judge Pride doesn’t seem to precede a...

    5 Nov 2022 12:05 AM IST

    Britains newly appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in central London, on October 25, 2022. - Rishi Sunak was Tuesday appointed as Britains third prime minister this year, after outgoing leader Liz Truss submitted her resignation to King Charles III. (Photo: AFP))Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | At last! Hedgie enters No. 10… How long will the...

    “Now the trees are shedding leaves It happens year after year The earth awaits, the winds are thieves Stealing...

    29 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST

    Britains Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the media in Downing Street in London, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Truss says she resigns as leader of UK Conservative Party.Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | Will India trade deal survive Liz Truss’ exit? Can...

    “Only humans laugh Only humans feel grief and shame Oh Saki pass me the full carafe It’s love and wine...

    22 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST

    Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the situation in the oil and gas sector via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 14, 2022. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Farrukh Dhondy | As Putin cuts off the gas, Europe looks ahead to a...

    Mr Putin has retaliated by cutting off gas supplies and even sabotaging with leaks his own undersea gas pipeline

    14 Oct 2022 10:20 PM IST

    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

    Deccan default cover imageOpinion
    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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