Local newspapers are something we often take for granted, yet they play a crucial and increasingly irreplaceable role in the life of a community. They foster cohesion, provide essential local information, hold local government accountable, and support local economies. More than that, they help build a shared narrative of place, offer a platform for […]
A fabulous Saturday afternoon spent with Henley Literary Festival in collaboration with A Greener Henley, talking about the climate crisis on 4 October at 4 pm. We had about 150 people in the room. I was sitting on the yellow sofa alongside the brilliant Tony Juniper, CBE, British campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser, and environmentalist. […]
The Vatican Pan-European Climate Resilience Summit, held from 28 to 29 August in Vienna, brought together mayors, youth leaders, scientists, innovators, and policymakers to tackle Europe’s most urgent climate threats. It was hosted by the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences with European partners; the summit spotlighted solutions in mitigation, adaptation, and societal […]
London Climate Action Week 2025 took place this June from 21 to 29, and it was action-packed. An annual event that aims to mobilise climate action in London and beyond, bringing together organisations, communities, and individuals to address climate change. The week featured a wide range of events, including conferences, workshops, and collaborative discussions, focusing […]
On 17 June, I will be in conversation with the very brilliant Melvyn Carlile. Mel is a visionary founder and the pioneering force behind the Mind Body, Spirit Festival, London. His work has helped to shape the modern holistic movement. I could not be more excited about this event for many personal reasons. As a young […]
Delighted to be working on this Indian bestseller, Nectar on the Seven Hills, by London-based author Prabhu Ram, To Be Published in the UK. Nectar on the Seven Hills has been compared to Harry Potter.
The stakes are high. The future of news reporting will not only shape our communities and conversations but also influence the very fabric of our democracies. The stories we tell, and the collaborations we forge during challenging times, will be key. At the heart of this is the next generation—how we can support them in […]
Apologies the last few months have run away with me and with good reason. I completed the manuscript for the third book I was writing…a book that took me over a year and a half to write. What Will YOUR Legacy Be? – Conversations With Global Game Changers About The Climate Crisis will be out […]
My third book, What Will YOUR Legacy Be? – Conversations With Global Game Changers About The Climate Crisis is out on 30 January 2025 and is already receiving strong interest. I wrote to help readers to understand some of our biggest environmental challenges and how individuals, communities, organisations, and nations are restoring our planet. The […]
On 27 September, the 22nd Asian Achievers Awards took place at a glittering ceremony in London. The Awards brought together over 500 distinguished guests from around the world to celebrate the outstanding contributions of leading South Asians in the UK. Hosted by former Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra OBE and ITV newsreader Anila Dhami, the evening was […]