Akshata Murthy

Explained: Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Indian connection

Rishi Sunak has some firsts to his credit. He is not only the youngest British prime minister at 42, but also the first Indian-origin politician to claim the top spot. The former finance minister is proud of his Indian roots and has ties to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy

Why getting giddy about big-gun Indian-origin politicians is a wasted effort

Why do we roll out the welcome wagon and dilate over their (politicians of Indian origin) attaining a position of power? Is it a colonial hangover? Remnants of a slavish mentality? Or just a misguided love of the land?