On this Fourth of July, 2025, Americans celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—an extraordinary milestone in human history. As fireworks light the skies and parades roll down Main Streets, this moment also […]
In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a first-generation Ugandan-Indian-American and Democratic Socialist, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, defeating […]
In the summer of 1984, a tragic and defining chapter unfolded in Indian history—Operation Blue Star, a military action ordered by the Indian government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, to flush out Sikh militants, including […]
Netanyahu must not be allowed to get away with mass murder The joint statement by the leaders of Canada, France and the United Kingdom, and announcements by the U.K. and the EU to pause trade […]
A professor’s arrest for posts points to misuse of law against dissent In an unconscionable act, a professor of political science at Ashoka University, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, was arrested on Sunday by the Haryana Police […]
President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the Middle East in May 2025 has laid bare the contours of a new U.S. foreign policy—one that unapologetically prioritizes economic interests over traditional diplomatic alliances or democratic advocacy. […]
The election of the first American Pope marks a truly historic moment not just for the Roman Catholic Church, but for the entire world. At a time when humanity is torn by conflicts, weighed down […]
The renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan have once again cast a dark shadow over South Asia. The April 22 massacre of 28 Hindu tourists in Kashmir—allegedly by Pakistan-backed terrorists—has shaken the region and reawakened […]
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death followed a stroke and irreversible heart failure, occurring in his residence at the Vatican’s […]
Vaisakhi, for centuries, was observed as a traditional harvest festival in Punjab—a celebration of the land’s fertility, the joy of abundance, and the spirit of community. Farmers would come together to give thanks for the […]
The American democratic experiment, as envisioned by the founding fathers, was predicated on a system of governance rooted in the principle of checks and balances. By distributing power among three co-equal branches—the Executive, the Legislature, […]
When a comedian’s parody can provoke a police case, vandalism, and political outrage, it says far more about the fragility of those in power than the strength of their positions. In Maharashtra, Kunal Kamra’s satirical […]
Nagpur riots saw the use of a medieval trope to polarize people There is ample empirical evidence that riots in India are often orchestrated by vested interests and are not spontaneous eruptions of social tensions. […]
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the freedom of speech, ensuring that individuals, journalists, and critics can express their views without fear of government retaliation. However, during the Trump administration, there were […]
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8, has served as a global platform for advocating gender equality, recognizing women’s achievements, and addressing challenges they face worldwide. Proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin, IWD aimed […]
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots remain one of the darkest stains on India’s history. The fact that it took 34 years to convict a single leader and that many others died without facing trial is a […]
In recent years, the BJP has developed a knack for springing a surprise while selecting chief ministers. Delhi is no exception. The party has picked first-time MLA and former councilor Rekha Gupta, dashing the hopes […]
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