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2024-07-01 14:07:28

‘We cannot thank you all enough’ – family’s tribute as brave Cavan toddler sets sail for UK ahead of life-saving transplant
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Two-year-old Ethan Tierney, from Cavan, Ireland, is battling Hyper IgM Syndrome, a rare immune deficiency disorder. He has set sail for Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital in the UK to undergo chemotherapy treatment in preparation for a bone marrow transplant scheduled for July 17. The family has received over €60,000 in donations to support Ethan's treatment. Ethan's father, David, expressed gratitude for the support and shared their determination to succeed in their quest for a healthy recovery.
#Cavan #Toddler #HyperIgmSyndrome #Chemotherapy #BoneMarrowTransplant
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/cavan/news/we-cannot-thank-you-all-enough-familys-tribute-as-brave-cavan-toddler-sets-sail-for-uk-ahead-of-life-saving-transplant/a589981772.html

2024-06-24 16:19:27

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2024-06-24 16:19:15

Wexford family man Jim lived a full life
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James (Jim) Roche, a family man from Wexford, passed away on May 8 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents Jack Roche and Bridget Stafford, as well as his older brothers Francis and Patrick and younger sister Margaret (Peg). Jim is survived by his wife Mary and children Bridget, John, Michael, Eileen, and Maureen, as well as grandchildren and other relatives. He was born on July 21, 1941, and grew up in St Leonards. Jim worked in construction in London before returning to St Leonards to run the family farm. He loved nature, animals, and working the land. Jim was also an avid GAA supporter and enjoyed driving Heavy Goods Vehicles. He had many good friends and enjoyed taking them and his family on leisurely day trips on his fishing boat. Jim was a kind, gentle, and loving man who will be greatly missed.
#Wexford #Family #Obituary
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/news/wexford-deaths/wexford-family-man-jim-lived-a-full-life/a567958770.html

2024-06-22 04:16:31

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2024-06-22 04:16:20

Swing-gate: Maria Bailey loses four-year privacy battle over reports on compensation linked to fall from ‘unsupervised’ swing
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Former Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey has lost a long-running privacy case against the Irish Independent over coverage of the compensation claim she made after falling off a swing. Bailey argued that the media unlawfully obtained her health information, second-guessed her conduct, and was hiding behind 'sources'. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) ruled that the story was in the public interest. Bailey had launched a personal injuries claim against The Dean Hotel in Dublin as a result of the fall. The DPC dismissed several of Bailey's claims and concluded that the Irish Independent was reporting on matters in the public interest.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/swing-gate-maria-bailey-loses-four-year-privacy-battle-over-reports-on-compensation-linked-to-fall-from-unsupervised-swing/a604896742.html

2024-06-21 15:54:05

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2024-06-21 15:53:53

New project for creative youth in Wexford
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Creative Places Enniscorthy is introducing 'The Night Belongs to YOU-th,' a new project for young people in Wexford. Led by the Wexford Arts Centre, the Presentation Arts Centre, and a community steering committee, the project aims to develop talent and provide creative courses. Participants will work with renowned artists to create a showcase on June 22 from 7pm-9pm.
#Wexford #CreativeYouth #Arts #TalentDevelopment
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/new-project-for-creative-youth-in-wexford/a1600615193.html

2024-06-11 07:37:57

IFA demands justice for all farmers that had sheep culled due to foot-and-mouth
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The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is demanding justice for farmers in the Cooley Peninsula who had their sheep culled due to foot-and-mouth outbreaks. The IFA argues that these farmers are entitled to further compensation from the Department of Agriculture after the department lost a key Supreme Court case on the matter in 2014. The foot-and-mouth case was confirmed in a sheep flock near Jenkinstown, Co Louth on March 22, 2001.
#Ifa #Farmers #SheepCulling #Footandmouth #Compensation #DepartmentOfAgriculture #SupremeCourt #CooleyPeninsula #Jenkinstown #CoLouth
https://www.independent.ie/farming/news/ifa-demands-justice-for-all-farmers-that-had-sheep-culled-due-to-foot-and-mouth/a1443816207.html

2024-05-24 13:08:28

Justice Minister Helen McEntee on new Garda insurance tool to identify uninsured drivers
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee discusses a new Garda insurance tool to identify uninsured drivers. The tool aims to help law enforcement crack down on uninsured drivers and improve road safety. The Minister highlights that uninsured drivers pose a significant risk to other road users and that this tool will assist in identifying and prosecuting them. The tool will use automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to scan license plates and cross-reference them with insurance databases. This will allow the Gardaí to quickly identify uninsured drivers and take appropriate action. The Minister emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all drivers have valid insurance to protect themselves and others on the road. The new tool is part of the government's efforts to tackle insurance fraud and improve road safety in Ireland.
#JusticeMinister #HelenMcentee #Garda #InsuranceTool #UninsuredDrivers #RoadSafety #AutomaticNumberPlateRecognition #Anpr #InsuranceFraud
https://www.independent.ie/videos/justice-minister-helen-mcentee-on-new-garda-insurance-tool-to-identify-uninsured-drivers/a1540661157.html

2024-05-24 13:03:05

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2024-05-24 13:02:53

Justice Minister Helen McEntee addresses Irish ambassador being shown videos of Hamas attacks
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee addresses the Irish ambassador being shown videos of Hamas attacks. The incident occurred on May 24, 2024. The Taoiseach tells Mary Lou McDonald that if verbosity was an Olympic sport, she would win gold. Dubliners share their perspectives on Ireland recognizing Palestine as a state. Tony O'Reilly's funeral takes place. Junior Firpo says Leeds' mindset never wavered from promotion. Jeremy Corbyn is no longer a Labour member and will stand as an independent in the UK general election. Justice Minister Helen McEntee discusses a new Garda insurance tool to identify uninsured drivers. Two men are due in court in connection with the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods. Mallorca, Spain experiences a building collapse with at least four people killed. Limerick mayoral candidate contacts gardaí after home address is shared on TikTok. A mother speaks about the lack of help for her autistic son. Jake O'Brien, a 23-year-old defender, prepares for a cup final clash with Kylian Mbappé. Israeli foreign minister shares a video criticizing Ireland's decision to recognize Palestine as a state. Counter-terror police arrest a man following the discovery of an AK47 in Derry. Tánaiste Micheál Martin meets Ellie McLaughlin, who lost her home in Lough Funshinagh flooding.
https://www.independent.ie/videos/justice-minister-helen-mcentee-addresses-irish-ambassador-being-shown-videos-of-hamas-attacks/a296868748.html

2024-05-24 04:11:23

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2024-05-24 04:11:12

AI boom lifts chipmaker Nvidia to record sales
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Shares of chipmaker Nvidia surged after a bullish sales forecast showed that AI computing spending remains strong. Second-quarter revenue is expected to be about $28bn, topping analysts' predictions of $26.8bn. Results in the fiscal first quarter, which ended April 28, also beat projections, driven by growth in Nvidia's data-centre division.
#Nvidia #Chipmaker #Ai #Sales #Forecast
https://www.independent.ie/business/world/ai-boom-lifts-chipmaker-nvidia-to-record-sales/a1889714359.html

2024-05-19 04:18:27

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2024-05-19 04:18:16

Obituary: Roger Corman, Hollywood’s ‘King of the B-movies’ who opened a film studio in Connemara
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Roger Corman, known as Hollywood’s 'King of the B-movies', died at the age of 98. He opened a film studio in Connemara in the mid-1990s with £1m in grants and subsidies from the Irish State. The resulting 20 movies, filmed by local crews, were described as 'shockingly bad' by critics. Corman's studio eventually went into decline with the lifting of restrictions on workers across the EU. He produced and directed over 400 films, launching the careers of directors Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Peter Bogdanovich, as well as actors like Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, Bruce Dern, and Denis Hopper. Corman received an honorary Oscar in 2009 for his 'unparalleled ability to nurture aspiring filmmakers.'
#RogerCorman #Hollywood #Bmovies #FilmStudio #Connemara
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/movie-news/obituary-roger-corman-hollywoods-king-of-the-b-movies-who-opened-a-film-studio-in-connemara/a1044495797.html

2024-05-01 04:17:27

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2024-05-01 04:17:16

‘You’re going in the noble pursuit of peace,’ Tánaiste Micheál Martin tells Irish soldiers departing for Lebanon
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Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheál Martin addressed members of the 124th Infantry Battalion, who will deploy to Lebanon as part of the United Nations’ Interim Force. Martin acknowledged concerns surrounding the current conflict in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of their work in maintaining peace and security. The 379-strong contingent includes soldiers from 23 counties around Ireland, with the majority coming from Dublin.
#TánaisteMicheálMartin #IrishSoldiers #Lebanon #PeacekeepingMission
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/youre-going-in-the-noble-pursuit-of-peace-tanaiste-micheal-martin-tells-irish-soldiers-departing-for-lebanon/a984550016.html

2024-04-21 17:55:52

Christian Horner dismisses rumour he and Geri will star in family documentary
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has dismissed rumours that he and wife Geri plan to star in a family documentary. Reports suggested the couple had been approached to make a "really personal" fly-on-the-wall TV series following recent "speculation about their relationship". Horner has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks following allegations made against him by a female colleague, which he has denied. Geri, who found fame in the Spice Girls, appeared alongside her husband during the Bahrain Grand Prix to show her support. Red Bull Racing's parent company announced on February 5 that Horner was being investigated for "inappropriate behaviour", but the grievance was dismissed on February 28. The complainant has since appealed against the decision. Geri attended Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party, where the Spice Girls reunited. Horner stated that there are no plans to do a family documentary and that Netflix already provides enough behind-the-scenes content.
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/christian-horner-dismisses-rumour-he-and-geri-will-star-in-family-documentary/a1794612180.html

2024-04-17 04:16:26

Israeli forces must stop Jewish settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says
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The UN human rights office has called on Israeli security forces to immediately end their active participation in and support for attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The statement follows a wave of settler attacks on Palestinian towns and villages in the West Bank triggered by the killing of a 14-year-old Israeli boy in what authorities say was a militant attack.
#IsraeliForces #JewishSettlers #Palestinians #UnHumanRightsOffice #WestBank
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/israeli-forces-must-stop-jewish-settler-attacks-on-palestinians-un-human-rights-office-says/a2054869353.html

2024-04-15 15:42:41

Appearing on RTE’s Home Rescue: The Big Fix was a ‘life-changing’ experience for Louth family
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A Dundalk family has described the transformation of their home following a visit by the team from the popular RTE show Home Rescue: The Big Fix as 'life-changing'. The family, consisting of Pierce Jeffers, his wife Claire, her mother Doreen, and their children Grainne, Sorcha, and Oran, were featured in the first episode of the new series. The house, built by Claire's parents in 1975, had become overcrowded and cluttered due to the family moving in to care for Doreen after her husband, Pat, developed dementia. Claire applied to the show for help, and designer Dee Coleman and builder Peter Finn worked to transform the house. The family temporarily moved out while the house was decluttered and redesigned. The transformation was described as 'life-changing' by the family, with the kitchen becoming the 'heart of the home again'. The episode aired on Thursday night and received positive feedback from viewers.
#Rte #HomeRescue #TheBigFix #HomeRenovation #Family #Transformation
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/dundalk-news/appearing-on-rtes-home-rescue-the-big-fix-was-a-life-changing-experience-for-louth-family/a1452926227.html

2024-03-29 12:22:04

Ennio Morricone tribute show to bring classic movie compositions to Tipperary venue
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The Ennio Morricone Experience, a tribute to the late maestro of film music, is coming to The Source Arts Centre in Thurles. The live concert will highlight Morricone's masterpieces and feature his own compositions from films such as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, The Mission, Once Upon a Time in the West, A Fistful of Dollars, and Cinema Paradiso. The ensemble of piano, string trio, and singers will also perform compositions by contemporaries like Rota and Piovani. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 5, with tickets available online or by phone.
#EnnioMorricone #TributeShow #FilmMusic #Concert #Thurles #Tipperary
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/tipperary/news/ennio-morricone-tribute-show-to-bring-classic-movie-compositions-to-tipperary-venue/a728082426.html

2024-03-19 04:25:36

‘I just want to live in peace’ – Afghan interpreter hiding from Taliban pleads for asylum in Ireland
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An Afghan interpreter known as 'Rocky' who helped US soldier Phil Nannery is pleading for asylum in Ireland or the US. Rocky has been living in hiding from the Taliban for three years and believes that those who helped the West should not be abandoned. He has been backed in his appeal by a Cork-based US veteran who is determined to help Rocky and his family find safety. The interpreter's identity is being protected for his safety.
#Afghanistan #Taliban #Asylum #Interpreter #Ireland #Us
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-just-want-to-live-in-peace-afghan-interpreter-hiding-from-taliban-pleads-for-asylum-in-ireland/a727469167.html

2024-03-08 03:19:36

High & Low – John Galliano review: Can the controversial designer ever come back from being cancelled?
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Kevin Macdonald’s documentary 'High & Low – John Galliano' explores the career and downfall of fashion designer John Galliano. The film begins with Galliano's infamous outburst at a Parisian bar, where he expressed admiration for Hitler. The documentary delves into Galliano's rise to fame, his creative genius, and the controversy that led to his cancellation. It also examines the fashion industry's response to his actions and whether he can make a comeback. The film is 117 minutes long and rated 15A.
#JohnGalliano #Fashion #Documentary #Controversy #Cancellation
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/movie-reviews/high-and-low-john-galliano-review-can-the-controversial-designer-ever-come-back-from-being-cancelled/a896045997.html

2024-03-04 13:49:25

Naomh Moninne to play first match on their new pitch in Dundalk on Sunday afternoon
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Naomh Moninne, a hurling club in Dundalk, will play their first adult competitive game on their new grounds in Oldbridge Estate, Toberona on Sunday afternoon. The club was formed 65 years ago in Fatima and has now built their own home grounds. The financial contribution of a group known as the 'field heroes' made this possible. The match will be against Knockbridge in round two of the Colm Geary league at 12:30pm. An invitation will be sent to the 'field heroes' to attend the match and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
#Hurling #NaomhMoninne #Dundalk #ColmGearyLeague
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/sport/gaa/naomh-moninne-to-play-first-match-on-their-new-pitch-in-dundalk-on-sunday-afternoon/a662939971.html

2024-02-29 08:51:22

Dublin nightclub owners face ‘perfect storm’ of safety fears, lack of taxis and cost-of-living crisis
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Nightclub owners in Dublin are facing safety issues, a lack of late-night transportation, and a cost-of-living crisis. Campaign group Give Us the Night is advocating for reform of licensing laws and the night-time economy. The group claims that Irish nightlife remains outdated, with no extended opening hours, new permits, or licensing reforms. Ian Redmond, a shareholder of Hyde cocktail bar, highlights the need for licensing reform and the challenges faced by the night-time industry in Dublin. He also mentions concerns about public order, lack of taxis, and the cost of living. Give Us the Night is hosting events to discuss these challenges and advocate for reform. The group hopes to reshape the night-time economy through these events and engage with venue owners, cultural programmers, promoters, performers, managers, workers, advocates, and nightlife goers. The events are free and open to the public. The article also mentions the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the night-time industry and the economic challenges faced by nightclub owners in Dublin.
#Dublin #NightclubOwners #SafetyFears #LicensingReform #Night-timeEconomy
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/dublin-nightclub-owners-face-perfect-storm-of-safety-fears-lack-of-taxis-and-cost-of-living-crisis/a1331080167.html

2024-02-19 22:45:47

‘I’m like a kid in a candy shop’ – Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught on what it’s like to be a professional Lego builder
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Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught, a certified professional Lego builder, discusses his experience in the field. McNaught and his team spent 1,500 hours building a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex using 400,000 Lego bricks. Their biggest order consisted of four shipping containers full of Lego. McNaught describes being a professional Lego builder as being 'like a kid in a candy shop'. He also highlights the educational value of playing with Lego bricks for children.
#Lego #RyanMcnaught #Brickman #ProfessionalLegoBuilder
https://www.independent.ie/life/family/im-like-a-kid-in-a-candy-shop-ryan-the-brickman-mcnaught-on-what-its-like-to-be-a-professional-lego-builder/a1112491546.html

2024-02-14 04:32:06

Talks involving the US, Egypt, Israel and Qatar on a Gaza truce end without a breakthrough
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Talks involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar on a Gaza truce ended without a breakthrough. Calls are growing for Israel to hold back on a planned assault on the southern end of the enclave, which is home to over a million displaced people. The city of Rafah, with a pre-war population of about 300,000, is now filled with homeless people living in tent camps and makeshift shelters. The talks involved the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar. The planned assault on Rafah has raised concerns, with South Africa asking the UN court to examine Israel's actions in Rafah as part of an ongoing genocide case. The US President, Joe Biden, is moving toward a more critical stance against Israel's actions in Gaza. The UK Labour party has withdrawn support for a by-election candidate over Israel remarks. The talks ended without a breakthrough, and there is now a serious risk of a massacre in Rafah. The talks involved the US, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar. The assault on Rafah has raised concerns, with South Africa asking the UN court to examine Israel's actions in Rafah as part of an ongoing genocide case. The talks ended without a breakthrough, and there is now a serious risk of a massacre in Rafah.
#Gaza #Truce #Israel #Qatar #Us #Rafah
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/talks-involving-the-us-egypt-israel-and-qatar-on-a-gaza-truce-end-without-a-breakthrough/a803828601.html

2024-02-14 04:31:22

German economy to rebound once reforms take hold, finance minister Christian Lindner says
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German finance minister Christian Lindner predicts an "economic upturn" for the German economy once new labour market and corporation tax reforms are implemented and more private investment is secured. His view is supported by Irish finance minister Michael McGrath, who says that the resilience of the German economy is not in question. Lindner also believes that countries should be able to compete on tax within reason and that new EU corporate tax rules should be wisely considered.
#GermanEconomy #EconomicReforms #FinanceMinisters #TaxCompetition #EuCorporateTaxRules
https://www.independent.ie/business/world/german-economy-to-rebound-once-reforms-take-hold-finance-minister-christian-lindner-says/a904519753.html

2024-02-13 02:09:56

Parents who use childminders could be €4,500 better off if Government fast-tracked National Childcare Scheme funding, report says
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Working parents of up to 80,000 children who use childminders could be €4,500 a year better off if the Government fast-tracks a plan to support them, according to a report by Chartered Accountants Ireland. The report calls on the Government to enable parents who use childminders to avail of state subsidies already on offer to those with children in creches. Currently, most childminders are not registered with Tusla, so parents who employ them do not benefit from National Childcare Scheme funding. The report estimates that a mother of two on an average annual wage of €45,000 who pays €24,000 a year for childcare is left with just €235 a week after paying taxes and childcare fees. Expediting government plans to enable parents who use childminders that are not registered with Tusla to access the National Childcare Scheme would give parents of up to 80,000 children easier access to subsidised childcare. The report also notes that creche places are very difficult to get. The National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028 commits to opening the National Childcare Scheme to childminders at the earliest possible opportunity, with the intention for families using childminders to benefit from the scheme from autumn 2024.
#Childcare #Childminders #NationalChildcareScheme #Subsidies #WorkingParents
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/parents-who-use-childminders-could-be-4500-better-off-if-government-fast-tracked-national-childcare-scheme-funding-report-says/a120815405.html

2024-02-11 04:14:09

Garda track movements of visitors to home of murdered Cork man Michael Foley
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Gardaí investigating the murder of Michael Foley in Macroom suspect he was attacked by one of his regular visitors. Foley, 61, was found with head injuries and stab wounds in his home. Gardaí believe he may have known his killer or killers as there was no sign of forced entry. CCTV footage is being examined to track the movements of visitors to his house in the days leading up to his death. Foley's body may have been dead for a number of days before it was found. A post mortem examination has been conducted, but the results have not been released. Foley's brother was also murdered five years ago. Gardaí have appealed for information.
#Murder #Investigation #Cork #Gardaí
https://www.independent.ie/news/garda-track-movements-of-visitors-to-home-of-murdered-cork-man-michael-foley/a1537945742.html

2024-01-18 10:39:22

I was fined for not speaking English at school so I know why the world remembers the British empire with anger
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Journalist Sathnam Sanghera, born to Punjabi parents in Wolverhampton, explores the lasting effects of colonialism in his book 'Empireworld'. In the sequel to his first book, Sanghera travels to former colonies such as Barbados, Mauritius, and Nigeria to understand the gap between Britain's impression of its empire and the world's actual experience of it. The author reflects on his own experience growing up in post-colonial India and how it has shaped his understanding of colonialism. The article highlights the discomforting answers Sanghera's book provides and the criticism he faced for demeaning his country's history in his first book on the subject.
#SathnamSanghera #Colonialism #BritishEmpire #Post-colonialIndia
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/book-reviews/i-was-fined-for-not-speaking-english-at-school-so-i-know-why-the-world-remembers-the-british-empire-with-anger/a1012616780.html