As Series 18 of The Apprentice graced our screens, viewers were once again drawn into the high-stakes world of business acumen, ruthless decision-making, and unyielding ambition. I have often written a few words for previous series and so made the effort to do the same for this Series. With its familiar blend of drama, challenges, …
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My Career is: Importing & Exporting Fear
Note: This post is Satire (or maybe not). Simren and I receive numerous invitations to various gatherings, including work-related functions, events with friends, and family occasions from both sides. Some of these gatherings are enjoyable, such as those related to her work and with mutual friends. However, I tend to try and find reasons to avoid …
Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Post Office Scandal
While Simren* was advancing in her career as a Commercial Barrister, having secured a position in highly reputable chambers specializing in commercial law a few years ago, one of the notable case studies she delved into was the 'Post Office Scandal.' Simren, now an established Commercial Barrister, frequently engaged in discussions with me about her …
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2024
Boy oh boy has 2023 flown by or what! It seems to me, that it was only yesterday, I was an active blogger. Something I enjoyed doing. I do still enjoy blogging but, as you can tell from my last few blog posts, they have been few and far between - yet despite making a commitment to …
Christmas Day And The Crew
As is tradition, on Christmas day, the crew meet as the evenings starts fora long dinner going into early hours of the morning. The morning would usuallybe spent with family. Except on this occasion, the crew didn't meet nor wasthere a long dinner flowing to early morning. As far back as I can remember, at …
Azeem Rafiq: On Racism & Islamophobia
Azeem Rafiq As a resident of Yorkshire, as an individual who plays Cricket actively for both a reputable Cricket club and league, as a British Asian and from an ethnic minority, and as an active member of ECB I am not surprised nor shocked nor thunderstruck from watching live the testimony of Azeem Rafiq. Available …
Shaadi Ke Baad – Side Effects
Shaadi Ke Baad = After Marriage Remember me? Most of you will have read, in past posts, that I am now married. For those who didn’t, well, now you know. This blog has a loyal following. People of all backgrounds, in different parts of the world with mottled age groups. You all, still despite my …
1 year, 2 months and 25 days later…
It, indeed, has been 1y 2m and 25d since I last published on here. That's 451 days. Bloody hell 451 days of going AWOL in this space. I am back now and I will continue to post. One thing that has revived my thoughts in continuing to write is BBC - The Big British Asian …
Engagement Ke Side-effects: Demons
*name changed to protect identity It has been difficult several months since our engagement. I’m tempted to tell you in very fine detail but I see that you are focused on two important parts of your life, your career and our wedding. I’ve battled my demons before, but since our engagement, my new demons or …
British Asian Bloggers List – Resurrection
I have resurrected the 'British Asian Bloggers List' on my site. Now is probably a good time to bring this section up to date. So, if you're a British Asian Blogger or an International Asian Blogger, for that matter, and want your blog(s) to be discovered then visit 'British Asian Blogger List' above or click here …
The British Asian Blog 