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New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Mamata launches ‘Bhasha Andolan', says Bengali identity under attack in BJP-ruled states
Clarifying her stand, the Chief Minister said she was not against any language, but against divisive policies. 'Have we ever told any Hindi-speaking people to leave from here? But Bengali-speaking people are being harassed in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, and Maharashtra,' she alleged. Banerjee said that it was not the lack of opportunities in their native state, but rather the quality of work, that took them to other states. 'Why do they go to other states? They are hired because of their skills. Who will do zari work? There are 1.5 crore migrants in our state but we don't misbehave with them. This is their democratic, fundamental right. If our people are under attack, we will have to give them protection,' she announced. Banerjee also appealed to the allegedly tortured Bengali-speaking migrants to return home, assuring them of complete support from the state police and administration. She said, 'Those who are being tortured outside, come back to Bengal. A police helpline has already been provided. Tell us the date, and we will arrange trains just like we did during COVID. Even if we have only one roti, we will share half. We will create more schemes and give you work.' Highlighting the alleged injustice, the Chief Minister questioned the Centre's selective outreach. Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said, 'They only know Chai Pe Charcha and Mann Ki Baat. When you go to Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and hug the sheikhs, do you check whether they are Muslims? A few days ago, you gave Maldives ₹5,000 crore, and yet we are not getting MGNREGA funds. Do you then see whether they are Hindu or Muslim?' Terming the BJP-led governments in Haryana and Assam as 'incompetent', she said, 'Just for speaking in Bengali, we are labelled Bangladeshis? We will stop this conspiracy. Everyone must take to the streets to stop it.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia Seethes As Thailand-Cambodia Continue Fighting, Putin Aide Slams West
'From One Chaiwala To Another': PM Modi's Viral Moment With Indian-Origin Tea Seller In UK Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a warm moment over 'Chai Pe Charcha' at Chequers after signing the India-UK Free Trade deal. A tea server, dressed in traditional attire, served Assam tea with Kerala masala, saying, 'from one chaiwala to another,' a remark that went viral. Modi and Starmer displayed a strong rapport during their joint press meet and also engaged with members of the Buckingham Street Cricket Hub in London. Modi later met King Charles III to discuss India-UK relations, including trade, investment, Vision 2035, education, health, Yoga, Ayurveda, and environmental sustainability.#modiukvisit #keirstarmer #indiaukfta #chaipecharcha #brewingstrongerties #indiandiplomacy #cricketdiplomacy #vision2035 #tradeagreement #globalrelations #toi #toibharat 223 views | 3 hours ago
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'From One Chaiwala To Another': PM Modi's Viral Moment With Indian-Origin Tea Seller In UK
/ Jul 25, 2025, 06:30PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a warm moment over 'Chai Pe Charcha' at Chequers after signing the India-UK Free Trade deal. A tea server, dressed in traditional attire, served Assam tea with Kerala masala, saying, 'from one chaiwala to another,' a remark that went viral. Modi and Starmer displayed a strong rapport during their joint press meet and also engaged with members of the Buckingham Street Cricket Hub in London. Modi later met King Charles III to discuss India-UK relations, including trade, investment, Vision 2035, education, health, Yoga, Ayurveda, and environmental sustainability.#modiukvisit #keirstarmer #indiaukfta #chaipecharcha #brewingstrongerties #indiandiplomacy #cricketdiplomacy #vision2035 #tradeagreement #globalrelations #toi #toibharat
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Akhil Patel, the Indian-origin entrepreneur who served chai to PM Modi in the UK?
Image credits: X On July 23, 2025, PM Modi left on a four-day visit to the UK and the Maldives in order to boost India's ties with the two countries. During the UK visit, the PM shared a picture of him standing alongside the UK PM Keir Starmer, being served a cup of tea by an Indian-origin entrepreneur. "'Chai Pe Charcha' with PM Keir Starmer at stronger India-UK ties!," wrote the PM in the X post. The photo showcased a man dressed in Indian clothing standing behind a stall whose banner read "Sourced from India, Brewed in London". Additionally, a video of him interacting with the PM shows him wittily saying, 'from one chaiwala to another'. Ever since, the internet has been curious about who he is. Who is the man serving chai to PM Modi? Image credits: Instagram/amala_chai The man is Akhil Patel, an Indian-origin UK-based founder of Amala Chai. According to his LinkedIn profile, Patel studied at the University College School in Hampstead, London and went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). As a student, he took up many internships before taking up a job as a business and data analyst. It was in 2019 that he started Amala Chai, inspired by his grandma's recipe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like US$31 trillion in wealth extracted from Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule: President Prabowo CNA Read More Undo In his about, he shared the recipe being "real masala chai, brewed with single-origin tea and spices, sourced directly from small family farms in Assam and Kerala." The British Museum even featured the company in a video sharing a glimpse of how it procures its materials from India in May. Akhil Patel reacts to interaction with PM Modi Image credits: Instagram/amala_chai While Patel did not share anything on his personal social media, he did take to LinkedIn to express his shock and gratitude for the event. "MODI & STARMER DRANK MY CHAI & I'M ON THE FRONT OF MODI'S INSTAGRAM?!?!" he wrote in a LinkedIn post sharing a video as well. "Politics aside, this is totally mental? Surreal day being asked to come to Chequers to celebrate the trade deal between the UK & India. Little did I know that Starmer & Modi would come for a cup of chai whilst the whole media were watching," he added. He also shared a video on the brand's Instagram where PM Modi could be describing chai as the "taste of India", panning to Patel, who described the ingredients of the chai as cardamom, nutmeg and black pepper. Starmer could be seen sipping the chai and loving it, saying, "Oh, lovely! Yeah, really lovely, nice!" "Just a casual Thursday serving chai for @narendramodi @keirstarmer ☺️ What a crazy day! Beyond honoured. We'll be sharing the full story with you next week, so keep your eyes peeled!" wrote the founder in the caption. After six years of journey, Amala Chai is now available at five different locations in London.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘One chaiwala to another': UK entrepreneur serves Indian masala chai to PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer in viral video
Akhil Patel, United Kingdom-based founder of Amala Chai, found himself in the middle of an unforgettable moment when he served steaming cups of masala chai to two of the world's most influential leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. When Starmer asked what he had brought, Patel said, 'Masala chai, sourced from India; tea comes from Assam, spices from Kerala.' He also named ingredients like nutmeg and cinnamon, giving the British PM a quick masterclass on Indian tea. Patel's big moment, though, came when he turned to PM Modi and handed him a cup with a smile. 'From one chaiwala to another,' he said, a reference both to his own roots and to Modi's well-known past, selling tea as a young boy at a railway station in Gujarat. In Gujarati, Patel also said that the chai would remind him of home, to which PM Modi responded with a hearty laugh. Modi even echoed one of his signature slogans from past diplomatic meetings, calling it 'Chai Pe Charcha' – a phrase that's now etched in political folklore. The interaction, captured and posted on Instagram by Mihir Pandya, was captioned: 'Honoured to share space with two incredible leaders — PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. Conversations that inspire. Moments that matter.' A post shared by Mihir Pandya (@me_here1401) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official handle to post photos from his visit to the Amala Chai stall, capturing a candid moment with UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers. ''Chai Pe Charcha' with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers…brewing stronger India-UK ties!' he captioned the post. 'Chai Pe Charcha' with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers…brewing stronger India-UK ties! @Keir_Starmer — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2025 The video went viral on social media and many reacted to it in the comments. A user wrote, 'One chaiwala to another was epic bro ready for the memes.' Another user commented, 'PM is saying taste of India however that kid ruined the moment limiting it to a State.' A third person commented, 'Bro was waiting his whole life to say that dialogue ' from one chaiwala to another.' In a significant move to boost economic ties, India and the UK sealed a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday, coinciding with Prime Minister Modi's visit to London. The pact is set to open new avenues for businesses on both sides, with 99 per cent of Indian goods gaining duty-free access to the UK starting next year. British exports will also benefit, with tariffs on items like cars and whisky being eased, a move expected to make premium UK products more affordable in Indian markets.
