For once, Boris Johnson wasn't the centre of attention.  Instead, his brother Jo Johnson MP took the spotlight at the Number 11 Downing Street reception to launch Reconnecting Britain and India, the book of essays Johnson co-edited with the Indian Chambers of Commerce secretary general Dr Rajiv Kumar.

Rachel Johnson, editor of The Lady, was also representing the Johnson clan, while London Stock Exchange chief executive Xavier Rolet, Driss Ben-Brahim, partner at Man GLG Partners, and Clifford Chance partner Simon Gleeson were among those who heard trade minister Stephen Green outline how the British government is determined to forge a "new special relationship" with New Delhi.

The point is no doubt elaborated on by Prime Minister David Cameron in the "personal reflections" on the ties between the two countries he contributed to the book.

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