Racket Boy – An autobiography by Philip George

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A Fortuitous Turn: The Impact of Badminton, Coach Chan and Shell Oil Company on Racket Boy’s Journey

In 1964, in the Prang Besar rubber estate adjoining an equatorial rainforest, Malaysia, a 14-year-old boy named Racket Boy (RB) found himself lost and lacking confidence. Struggling with academic studies, RB felt the weight of societal expectations imposed by his Asian parents and elders, who sought to see their children excel in traditional professional fields. …

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Cricket, Colonialism and Cultural Identity: Unveiling the Complexities of Rishi Sunak’s Cricketing Stance

In 1981, the cricketing world witnessed a notable incident during Krishnamachari Srikanth’s debut test match against England in Mumbai. Srikanth, known for his casual approach, strolled outside his crease (gardening) after playing a ball, only to be run out by John Emburey. The English players found amusement in this apparent schoolboy error, sharing hearty laughter …

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Rishi Sunak and the Mysterious Case of the Missing PMQs

Is the Prime Minister Playing Hide-and-Seek or Battling Uncle Tom Syndrome? In the realm of British politics, there’s a curious phenomenon unfolding within the walls of Number 10 Downing Street. Rishi Sunak has been conspicuously absent during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs). In fact, he holds the record for missing the largest percentage of these important …

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Complaints against Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) lawyers in England and Wales

The Law Society/ SRA – initial findings in a literature review report as to why BAME lawyers are over represented/ reported by the public to the SRA for misconduct/ complaints/ incompetence: 1)    BAME individuals may be more likely to be reported because of socio-cognitive biases in those making complaints about potential misconduct. Socio-cognitive biases relate to …

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Motorcycle Diaries

On my first journey across South America for the World Cup hosted by Argentina, I checked into a modest guest house in La Paz managed by a friendly lady. ‘You know him?’ she asked, catching me staring at the sidewall containing a framed picture of the all too familiar angry gaze of the beret-clad icon …

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