Celebrated quizmaster, author, and parliamentarian Derek O’Brien was conferred the Pride of the Community Honour 2025 award at a special ceremony held at the Anglo-Indian Bishop’s School, Pune. More than 600 members of the Anglo-Indian community attended the October 17 function. The award honours exemplary individuals of Anglo-Indian heritage who have made significant contributions to Indian society. O’Brien, currently serving as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and parliamentary leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, was recognized for his decades-long impact in public life, education, and media. The award places him in distinguished company, with past recipients including Olympic hockey legend Leslie Claudius and author Ruskin Bond, of Anglo-Indian excellence in sport and literature.
India’s poor deserve better than this
Concerns are being raised about whether the needs of poor and marginalized communities in India are receiving enough attention in current government policies. Observers say
