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Comments – Jyoti Gupta
Janam Bhumi and Karam Bhumi India is our janam bhumi—the land of our birth, values, and identity. The United States is our karam bhumi—the land where we work, grow, and build our future. As NRIs, […]
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Editorial – Gunjan P Rastogi
Republic Day of India is celebrated every year on 26th January to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. For me, this day holds a very special meaning because my father served in […]
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Comment – Hema Virani
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Tribute from Across the Ocean On January 26, 1950, India embraced its destiny as a sovereign republic, guided by a Constitution born from sacrifice and vision. Seventy-seven years later, that spirit still […]
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Comment – Dave Makkar
As India marks 77 years of independence, its democratic foundations face profound erosion. Critics describe a transition to an elected autocracy, sustained by an oligarchy of state-made billionaires. This elite has thrived on acquiring public […]
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Comment – Ashok Arora
We the people of India constituted India into sovereign socialist secular democratic republic to secure to all citizens: Justice social economic and political, and also fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual. Unfortunately, many of […]
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Comment – Anu Jain
Today’s Bharat is growing and changing very quickly. As an NRI living in the USA, we visit from time to time and also observe Bharat from another country, which makes me feel proud of its […]
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Comment – Avinash Gupta
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, we pause to reflect with pride on how far our great nation has come. From the challenges of a newly independent country to becoming one of the world’s […]
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India at 77: The Republic’s Journey, Its Promises, and Its Tests
On January 26, 2026, India will mark the 77th anniversary of its Republic—a moment not merely of celebration, but of reflection. Republic Day is not about pomp alone; it is a reminder of a constitutional […]
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Martin Luther King Jr.: When History Became a Life, and a Life Became History
In three days, America will once again commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.,a man whose life became inseparable from the moral history of the United States. King is remembered not merely as a charismatic speaker or […]
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Mamdani’s First Week as Mayor Raises Hopes for the City
The morning, it is said, is the herald of the day. By that measure, Zohran Mamdani’s first week as Mayor of New York City has raised genuine hopes that the city is now being led […]
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When the World Stands at the Edge: A Call for Sagacity and Humanity
The frightening scenario of looming conflicts across the globe should trouble every thoughtful mind. From simmering regional tensions to great-power rivalries hardening into camps, the international atmosphere today bears an unsettling resemblance to a return […]
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A Familiar Drumbeat of War: On President Trump’s post-the US is “locked and loaded”
At the very dawn of a new year—when churches, synagogues, mosques, and homes across the world were praying for peace, restraint, and renewal—an ominous note intruded into the global conscience. In a post on Truth […]
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Is Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Ready?
Come January 1, 2026, and Zohran Mamdani will formally assume charge of New York City, the most complex, influential, and unforgiving city in the United States. No other mayoralty carries such weight. No other city […]
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Guru Gobind Singh: The Conscience of India and the Price of Human Dignity
History records many warriors, reformers, and martyrs. Yet there is no parallel in world history to the scale and depth of sacrifice made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, in defense of […]
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A Christmas Wish for a World at Peace
As the world prepares to merrily celebrate Christmas on December 25, with carols, candles, gifts and gatherings my kids have been so enthusiastic about, my thoughts drift, inevitably and uneasily, to people across continents who […]
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Immigration, Humanity, and the Idea of America
No one can reasonably question the right of a sovereign government to frame, enforce, and regulate its immigration laws. Borders matter, and so does the rule of law. However, immigration policy cannot be reduced to […]
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The Falling Rupee and the Silent Squeeze on India’s Economy
When the currency of a country weakens sharply, it is never a matter of mere numbers flashing on a trading screen. It is a warning signal—of economic stress, policy failure, or declining confidence. In India’s […]
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INDIA–RUSSIA RELATIONS : A FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS STOOD EVERY TEST OF TIME
The relationship between India and Russia—earlier the Soviet Union—remains one of the most resilient bilateral partnerships in modern international politics. Marked by cordiality, strategic trust, and a deep sense of mutual respect, it is a […]
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Mamdani’s Transition Test: Policing, Prudence, and the Promise to Keep New York Safe
As New York City enters a new political chapter, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition exercise is more than a ceremonial change of guard. Governing this city is not embellishment; it is administration on a scale that […]
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America’s Deadly Romance with Guns Must End
Another holiday in America has been punctured by gunfire. In New York City, on Thanksgiving Day, when families were meant to gather around tables rather than emergency rooms—seven people were shot within four hours. A […]
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Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Martyr Who Shaped History and Defines Modern Freedom
The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Ninth Master of the Sikhs, remains one of the most exalted episodes in human history—an event that transcends the boundaries of time, geography, and community. It is not […]
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America’s Longest Shutdown Ends. But at What Cost?
Americans suffered enormously because of the government shutdown—an ordeal that millions across the nation widely believe was both unnecessary and entirely avoidable. For 43 days, the “land of the free and the home of the […]
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Time to Stop Rhetoric and Start Action
The 2025 New York City mayoral election will go down in the annals of the city’s political history as one of the most remarkable — not merely for its result, but for the message it […]
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Guru Nanak: The Eternal Voice of Oneness and Compassion
As the world celebrates the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, we are invited once more to pause and reflect on the luminous life of a man who sought […]
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Government Shutdown: When Politicians Play Games, Citizens Pay the Price
Two million federal employees left unpaid as political egos paralyze America’s government “Politicians’ power games starve two million workers — governance reduced to cruel sport.” That one line sums up the tragedy now unfolding across […]