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
CII, Oxford to sign MoU for India Business Centre
A memorandum of understanding to set up an India Business Centre is due to be inked in London between the University of Oxford and the CII.
Updated on Jun 21, 2007 12:14 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Rahman's Lord of the Rings music goes missing
A laptop containing new compositions of music composer AR Rahman went missing when he arrived to London for the theatrical version of Lord of the Rings.
Updated on Jun 20, 2007 01:02 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Britain in a tizzy as 'Sir' Rushdie turns 60
As noted Mumbai-born writer turns 60, his knighthood has become a source of concern for British authorities as angry reactions pour in from the Muslim world.
Updated on Jun 20, 2007 05:50 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
'Rang De' steals the show with Best Film
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's runaway blockbuster "Rang De Basanti" pips "Lage Raho Munnabhai" to win the Best Film award at IIFA event.
Updated on Jun 12, 2007 04:04 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
Kapil, Abhishek to star in IIFA cricket tie
Two of India's greatest passions, cricket and cinema, will come together when former players will join actors to take on a star-studded Yorkshire XI at the Headingley stadium at Leeds on Friday.
Updated on Jun 08, 2007 02:14 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
Superstar Dharmendra fed up with Sholay dialogue
Actor Dharmendra says that he is fed up of the dialogue, 'kuttey main tera khoon pee jaoonga', fromhis film Sholay.
Updated on Jun 08, 2007 07:48 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
Shilpa Shetty centre of attraction at IIFA
The buzz among many gathered in Leeds is about who will the beautiful actress invite for her 'private' birthday party on Friday, when she turns 32.
Updated on Jun 07, 2012 05:02 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
Yorkshire set for Bollywood blast at IIFA
A fusion of Indian cinema and Yorkshire culture, the three-day award event will showcase the bold and the beautiful of the Indian film industry.
Updated on Jun 09, 2007 07:06 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
UK varsity to honour Yash Chopra, Shabana
Yash Chopra, actress Shabana Azmi and Praful Patel will be conferred honorary doctorates by the Leeds Metropolitan University during the IIFA weekend in Yorkshire
Updated on Jun 03, 2007 10:01 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leeds
Row over NRI donations to Brown
Prominent NRI like Swraj Paul is among 11 donors that contributed £112,770 to Brown's leadership campaign.
Updated on May 31, 2007 06:04 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Leicester is Britain's Curry Capital
The title is a tribute to the palate-tingling tradition of Indian cuisine in the east Midlands town.
Updated on Aug 06, 2007 01:00 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, Leicester
'Britishers unhappy with Indian call centres'
Reports also mention complaints about the quality of medical transcription work offshored to India, resulting in delays in vital communication with implications on the treatment received by patients in Britain
Updated on May 06, 2007 10:05 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Blair endorses Brown as next British PM
For the first time since announcing plans to quit in 2007, the British PM has publicly lent his support to Chancellor Gordon Brown.
Updated on May 02, 2007 12:41 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Blair prepares to step down, outlines legacy
It is believed that Blair will announce his departure after the results of the May 3 local elections in England, Wales and Scotland are announced.
Updated on Apr 27, 2007 03:27 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Steel tycoon Mittal remains Britain's richest person in 2007
The Indian steel magnate has added 4.1 billion pounds to his existing wealth.
Updated on Apr 20, 2007 03:14 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Wordsworth's 'Daffodils' now set to rap
The new "hip-hop" version of the famous poem and an accompanying pop video can be seen at Cumbria Tourism's website.
Updated on Apr 16, 2007 03:30 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Indians chase high-end properties in UK
The number of Indians seeking to buy property in UK is growing, and most are willing to pay over 1 mn pounds for a place under the British sun.
Updated on Apr 10, 2007 11:57 AM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Support grows for Indian docs in UK
The non-European doctors have been severely hit due to changes in immigration rules in UK.
Published on Feb 19, 2007 12:36 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
After doctors, other skilled Indians get set to exit UK
After doctors, other skilled professionals from India in Britain also face the prospect of returning home.
Published on Feb 12, 2007 05:02 PM IST
IANS | Prasun Sonwalkar, London
Shilpa takes back racism charge
The Bollywood actor moves to defuse a ballooning row over alleged racist slurs against her in a UK reality show. Pics
Updated on Jan 19, 2007 10:57 AM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar and Manish Chand (IANS), London/new Delhi
Deepak Chopra's Kama Sutra images now on canvas
Kama Sutra: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Love.
Published on Jan 08, 2007 12:40 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (Indo-Asian News Service), London
Rich NRIs drive London land prices
A pad in London is avidly sought by upwardly mobile foreign entrepreneurs who see the city as safe and attractive.
Updated on Jan 01, 2007 03:11 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
Jan 30 deadline for Corus bids
The UK watchdog on takeovers sets Jan 30 as the deadline to decide the buyer for Corus between Tata Steel and CSN.
Updated on Dec 20, 2006 11:15 AM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
Big B begins countdown to IIFA 2007
The June IIFA weekend and awards will be held in five Yorkshire towns of York, Hull, Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford.
Published on Nov 12, 2006 04:55 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
Many deals likely during PM's UK trip
Several mega business deals between Indian and UK companies are expected to be signed during the three-day visit.
Published on Oct 09, 2006 12:15 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
Multiculturalism in Britain dead: Study
The findings could have significant bearing on Britain's policies towards Asian and Afro-Caribbean minorities.
Published on Jul 13, 2006 01:51 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (Indo-Asian News Service), London
UK Hindi film on docs by docs
The experiences of Indian doctors in Britain has been captured in a romantic Hindi film produced by a senior doctor.
Updated on Jul 15, 2006 12:55 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
NRIs back Beckham with Hindi melody
Britons of Indian origin have composed a lilting song for the England team.
Updated on Jun 08, 2006 11:28 AM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
India to take up UK academic jobs
Now, it's the turn of leading British universities to outsource administration as well as research to Indian cos.
Updated on May 06, 2006 12:19 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London
Panic grips Indian doctors in UK
Thousands of doctors are alarmed over new rules that have made work permits mandatory for non-EU docs in the NHS.
Updated on Apr 05, 2006 12:21 PM IST
None | Prasun Sonwalkar (IANS), London