Prasun Sonwalkar was Editor (UK & Europe), Hindustan Times. During more than three decades, he held senior positions on the Desk, besides reporting from India’s north-east and other states, including a decade covering politics from New Delhi. He has been reporting from UK and Europe since 1999.
Articles by Prasun Sonwalkar
Culture bars Asian women from councils in Britain
A new study says women from the Indian sub-continent face several cultural barriers in their families and communities before they can enter local government.
Updated on Nov 12, 2007 12:41 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
UK docs ruling to benefit other professionals too
The ruling spreads a wave of cheer among thousands of Indian and other non-EU doctors working in training jobs or aspiring to work in the National Health Service.
Updated on Nov 13, 2007 04:05 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
British security scheme to vet Indian
Britain introduces a new security vetting scheme for all non-EU students who want to get degrees in specialised areas.
Updated on Nov 11, 2007 01:53 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Welsh race body backs Sikh girl's kada
Sarika Watkins-Singh, who was barred from school over wearing kada, has decided to mount a legal challenge against the school's decision.
Updated on Nov 09, 2007 01:38 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Terror in UK sourced in Pakistan: MI5 chief
Over the last five years, much of the command, control and inspiration for attack planning in the UK has derived from tribal areas of Pakistan, according to MI5 chief.
Updated on Nov 05, 2007 10:29 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Hold poll, or no aid, Britain and US tell Musharraf
US and Britain threaten to review the multi-million dollar aid the two countries provide to Pakistan following Gen Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency in the country.
Updated on Nov 05, 2007 07:46 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Britain 'gravely concerned'; hopes free polls in Pak soon
Britain asks Musharraf to abide by the commtiment he gave to Prime Minister Gordon Brown to hold free and fair elections on schedule.
Updated on Nov 05, 2007 07:48 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
'Beware of holy men from Haridwar'
British authorities have cautioned people to be vigilant when responding to calls on their doors claiming to be from Haridwar.
Updated on Nov 03, 2007 10:44 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Indian IT major spreads cheer in N Ireland
Indian BPO major HCL, which has reposed faith in trouble-torn Northern Ireland since 2001 when Western companies were chary of investing there, has spread more cheer by employing its 2000th employee in the region.
Updated on Oct 28, 2007 04:15 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
I alone can redeem Pakistan: Benazir
Benazir Bhutto believes that she alone is capable of bringing the beleaguered country back to the centre-ground of democracy.
Updated on Oct 17, 2007 09:34 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
India tops list of global emerging mkts
In a survey, London's Commonwealth Business Council finds India Inc to be more externally focused in acquiring foreign firms.
Updated on Oct 16, 2007 01:37 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Revelry over India's win in T20 irks many in UK
Thousands of British Asians of Indian origin celebrated India's win in the Twenty20 WC final over Pak, but not everyone was happy with the way their joy was expressed on the streets of Britain.
Updated on Sep 28, 2007 01:57 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
First book on British bhangra is out
The foot-tapping music of rural Punjab has been charted by a Manchester-based academic of Indian origin in the first book on British bhangra that traces its origins and spread across the country.
Updated on Sep 22, 2007 01:00 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Gurmukhi to aid US forensic research
British researchers have used the Punjabi script to develop a technique that could profile criminal authors of documents.
Updated on Sep 21, 2007 01:08 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
India voted favourite travel destination
India scores above 89 in 10 criteria, with its best features being culture, value for money & a variety of attractions.
Updated on Sep 05, 2007 04:41 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Dalai Lama backs major Tibet research at British varsity
The Dalai Lama has extended his support to a major 10-year research project at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Updated on Sep 05, 2007 09:16 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
NRI to build new hotel near Heathrow
Surinder Arora is now building a new hotel that will connect directly to Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport.
Updated on Sep 04, 2007 03:37 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Mumbai helps British village turn plastic-free
In a unique experiment, residents of picturesque Overton in Hampshire are voting to select designs for cotton bags that will be manufactured in Mumbai and will help the village turn plastic-free.
Updated on Sep 04, 2007 02:42 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Indian docs under scanner in Britain
Indian doctors are among several overseas doctors whose competence to practice is being investigated following complaints.
Updated on Aug 10, 2007 11:09 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Indian doctors in UK under scanner
The competence of Indian doctors to practice in Britain's National Health Service is being investigated.
Updated on Aug 10, 2007 02:07 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
UK struggles as Oxford too goes under water
After Gloucester and Tewkesbury, it was the turn of Oxford to face the wrath of swirling waters as Thames tributaries flooded the ancient university town.
Updated on Jul 26, 2007 11:54 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Indian-origin mayor comes to UK's rescue
Harjit Singh Gill of Gloucester leads emegency efforts as UK reels under severe flood, with fears of worst yet to come.
Updated on Jul 25, 2007 12:35 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Britain's first Indian restaurant's Patna link
A resident of Patna, who moved to England in 1784, opened the first Indian restaurant in Britain.
Updated on Jul 24, 2007 04:46 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Virendra Sharma wins 'Little India'
The result is a repeat of the 2005 general election outcome with Nigel Bakhai returning 2nd-highest votes.
Updated on Jul 20, 2007 10:32 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Dravid opens Indian summer in London
Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid kicks off India Now, the three-month celebration of India in London.
Updated on Jul 17, 2007 07:28 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Can the Taj Mahal float on the Thames?
In a rare spectacle, Indian and British celebrities will gather to kick off India Now, a 3-month series of events and exhibitions dedicated to Indian art, film, theatre, food and business.
Updated on Jul 16, 2007 06:24 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
India not taking away British jobs: report
The fear of large numbers of good quality British jobs being outsourced to rapidly developing countries such as India may be overstated.
Updated on Jul 10, 2007 12:34 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Scotch industry hails duty cut; eyes India
Scotch Whisky Association welcomes reports that India has withdrawn the additional customs duty on imported liquor.
Updated on Jul 04, 2007 12:53 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Blair to also quit as MP on Wednesday
Tony Blair will not only resign as prime minister on Wednesday but also quit as a member of parliament from his Sedgefield constituency.
Updated on Jun 26, 2007 11:06 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Labour party to elect Brown as leader
A special Labour leadership conference in Manchester will announce the name of senior politician Gordon Brown as next British PM.
Updated on Jun 24, 2007 03:10 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London