Editorials
Eminent Yoga gurus
Yoga is an ancient practice is has been known for thousands of years for healing people. India is a country where this ancient practice was born 5,000 years ago and a place where lord Adiyogi […]
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Yoga styles, paths and types
ASHTANGA YOGA In Sanskrit “Ashta + anga” is ashtanga. “Ashta” means Eight and “Anga” is limbs so it means Eight Limb path, Ashtanga yoga is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali. The asanas, Pranayamas or […]
culture and literature
Yoga: Its origin, history and development
Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived […]
Opinions
Summer Solstice: The year’s longest day
The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere. In the southern half of the globe, […]
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Father’s Day: The special day for dads
Father’s Day is coming up. Though one does not need a specific date to celebrate the special man who is a parent, friend and guide, both children and dads look forward to Father’s Day on […]
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Terrorizing dissent: On bail for student activists
HC bail orders are an indictment of attempt to portray Delhi protests as terrorist acts Caught between a statutory bar on grant of regular bail and a judicial embargo on any close examination of available […]
Editorials
The Supreme Court confirms it: Time for the GOP to give up on destroying the Affordable Care Act
The incandescent loathing Republicans felt for Obama and everything he produced has lessened a bit, given that he left office more than four years ago (four years that seemed like 40). The law has grown […]
Perspective
A judicial pushback to a draconian legal regime
The Delhi court ruling is a way forward in finding a balance between civil rights and the imperatives of anti-terror laws “The Delhi High Court’s judgment indicates a pathway forward in the quest for finding […]
Editorials
BIDEN PROCLAIMS JUNE 2021 -AS PRIDE MONTH
By Mabel Pais “NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, […]
As I See It
Revival of G7 and its impact
From US perspective, the summit’s aim is to announce that ‘America is back’ “From the US perspective, the objective of the summits is to announce that ‘America is back’ and ready to lead the world […]
Hinduism
Ashta Vinayaka : Eight forms of Lord Ganesha
Ashta Vinayaka means “Eight Ganeshas” in Sanskrit. Ashtavinayaka is the eight forms of Lord Ganesh, the Hindu god of prosperity and he is often reagrded as one who removes obstacles. Lord Ganesha is one of […]
Dance
NJSO CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
By Mabel Pais Virtual, June 13–18 The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) celebrates a weeklong Pride Month, June 13–18. The celebration features works by LGBTQ+ composers, an interview with Laura Kaminsky about her chamber opera […]
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Probing Covid origin
World shouldn’t let China’s wild theories pose a hindrance Covid-19 has claimed over 37 lakh lives worldwide in the past year and a half, leaving global economy in a shambles, yet the origin of the […]
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Conflict in Punjab Congress
With elections in sight, ambitions begin to soar With just nine months to go before the term of the Punjab legislature ends, the conflict in the ruling Congress tells a story about ambition and hunger […]
As I See It
China must be held Responsible for COVID-19 Origin and Spread
Must be asked to pay Reparations to the World “Many scientists in the USA, UK, Western Europe, India and other parts of the world have been unanimous in speculating that the Covid-19 virus originated in […]
Editorials
A ‘crucial’ colloquy at the G7 Summit
Besides addressing issues like global vaccination, vaccine passport, counterterrorism and economy, the G7 Summit could take a stern stance towards China “The likely “Policy Priorities” that could be discussed at the Summit include leading the […]
Perspective
Modi putting gag order against retired officials to manage the public narrative for political interests
The ‘Pension subject to future good conduct’ rule must be challenged in the courts and in the interim disregarded with contempt. “All major democracies make optimum use of the experience of their retired government officials. […]
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Eye Foundation of America Friend : Fundraiser on 5th June, 2021
Eye Foundation of America will hold a friend/ fundraiser on June 5, 2021. It will be a virtual event, being co-hosted by Eye Foundation of America, AAPI, GAPIO and Rotary. The virtual event will start […]
Editorials
Despairing India needs a JP for this century
We have lived for far too long in the 21st century with the carcasses of ideologies of the 19th century. They were already outdated by the second half of the 20th century; they make no […]
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Sedition law must go
British-era clause can’t be used to fix activists, journalists After over seven decades of Independence, India is struggling to get rid of the sedition law – widely misused against activists and journalists. In view of […]
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Get out and Vote
Election Day is Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. Early Voting Period is June 12, 2021 – June 20, 2021. New York City Primary Election is just two weeks away. […]
Perspective
37th anniversary of Operation Blue star: The game is for power not for Punjab
It was on June 1 in 1984 that the Indian armed forces launched a military action on the Golden Temple complex, allegedly to neutralize the Sikh militants led by Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The operation […]
Perspective
“Operation Blue Star – Counterbalancing Terror – results in boomeranging horrible pain”
The 1984 Operation Blue Star was the biggest internal security mission ever undertaken by the Indian Army. Operation Blue Star was Indira Gandhi’s solution to the haywire going law and order situation in Punjab. Operation […]
Editorials
A Summer of Renewal for our Students
OPEN LETTER This year has demanded that all New York City families and students do so many things differently—they’ve had to think differently, learn differently, and connect differently with teachers, peers, and the whole school […]
Editorials
“Hansel and Gretel breadcrumbs for the Intel Investigation on Covid Origins”
Applaud POTUS Biden – now a Bipartisan Investigation. “I heartily welcome and celebrate President Biden’s command to our intelligence community to investigate the origin of Covid19. Roots are important not only to Alex Haley, but […]