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Tag Archives: Britain
Defining Britishness; Channel 4’s Make Bradford British
It has elements in common with my project – the interface between immigrant culture, race and national identity. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Productions
Tagged BNP, Bradford, Britain, British, Identity, Make Bradford British, Multi-culturalism, Nationalism, Nationality, Race, Racism
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6 Easy Tips for Getting Into The Outdoors
Overall though, it’s just about giving it a try – getting out there and enjoying our wonderful environment. Yes, you might get cold and wet; but believe me, that’s half the thrill. Continue reading
Posted in Sport
Tagged BMC, Britain, DOfE, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Rambling, Snowdon, Top Ten, Wales, Walking
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Documentary Promo
It’s been a long road to get here, but things are finally coming together. I’m extremely positive about this, as the BBC’s early interest is a good sign they are looking to commission it. There’s not much more I can do, now, except wait for the decision. And keep fingers, toes and shoelaces tightly crossed! Continue reading
Posted in Culture, India, Productions, Travel
Tagged BBC, Big Earth, Britain, Documentary, India, mixed race, Russ Malkin, Southall, television, tv, Two Cultures One Body
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The Merchant of Vegas – Shakespeare at the RSC
Locating Shakespeare’s plays in non-Elizabethan locations or timeframes is fairly common practice. In doing so different subtleties and themes can be brought out or explored, and sub-texts uncovered that are not apparent in its classical setting. But Rupert Goold’s choice of Las Vegas as the setting for The Merchant Of Venice, complete with American accents, is one of the more unusual I have come across. Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged Britain, England, Las Vegas, Literature, Merchant of Venice, Patrick Stewart, Royal Shakespeare Company, RSC, Ruper Goold, Shakespeare, Shylock, Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Southall Riots
In the late 70s and early 80s, there were two major civil disturbances that changed race relations for British Indians. Both were in Southall, in reaction to right-wing provocation. A new generation of community leaders and British-born Asians were tired … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged 70s, 80s, BNP, Britain, British, British Asian, British Indian, Culture, Hambrough, Hambrough Tavern, NF, Politics, Racism, Right-wing, Riots, Skinheads, Southall, Thatcher
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5 Indians Who Have Influenced YOUR Life
For much of history, India was one of the most significant nations in the world. Then for a few centuries it became a pawn of another nation, having little impact beyond its importance to its Imperial Masters. In the last … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, India, Sport, Travel
Tagged ahimsa, Backpacker, Backpacking, Beatles, Britain, British, British Asian, British Empire, British Indian, Cameron, Colonialism, Congress, Cricket, Culture, David Cameron, Eat, Eat Pray Love, Gandhi, Hippie, Hippies, Hippy, Independence, India, Indian, Influential, Jinah, Jinna, Jinnah, Licence Raj, Love, Maharishi, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Maharishi Yogi, Mahatma, Mahatma Gandhi, Mahesh, Mahesh Yogi, Manmoham, Manmohan Singh, Mediation, Muslim League, Obama, Pakistan, Partition, Politics, Pray, Rishikesh, Sachin, Sachin Tendulkar, Singh, Sport, Sprituality, swaraj, Tendulkar, TM, Transcendental Meditation, Travel, Yoga, Yogi
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Commonwealth Crisis
India is all over the news at the moment as it prepares to host the Commonwealth Games. But not for the right reasons. The Commonwealth Games was first held in 1930. It is a sort of mini-Olympics between a unique … Continue reading
Posted in India, Sport
Tagged 2010, Athletes' Village, Athletics, Britain, British, British Empire, Building, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games 2010, Commonwealth Games Delhi, Corruption, Cricket, Culture, Delhi, Delhi 2010, Games, India, Indian, Politics, Sport, Travel
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