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 […]
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 […]
As the fragrance of fresh sweets fills the air, markets dazzle with colors, and homes begin to sparkle with rows of diyas, Indians once again enter their most joyous and spiritually profound season—the festival of […]
It is with cautious hope that we welcome the announcement of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump. After years of bloodshed, […]
The announcement by Hamas that it is prepared to release all remaining Israeli hostages, and that it is willing in principle to accept a ceasefire under the terms laid out by President Trump, is a […]
The provocation for this comment comes from the latest threats issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the legal advisor and de facto leader of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), an outfit that claims to fight for an […]
The 80th UNGA is in progress, and the eyes of the world are turned to the world body to see what the world leaders have in mind to work for peace, development and human rights. […]
On September 10, 2025, America once again confronted its ugliest truth. Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and youth organizer, was gunned down in broad daylight while speaking at Utah Valley University. A sniper’s bullet—delivered from […]
The GST rate cuts will boost consumption at a time when exports face challenges The sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, authorized by the GST Council on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), […]
When New York Mayor Eric Adams addressed the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) gala at Cipriani Wall Street on August 17, his words sounded celebratory but carried troubling implications. He suggested that immigrant groups should […]
The attorney and financial advisor who built communities of learning and friendship leaves behind a legacy of wisdom and grace. The sudden passing of Rajiv Khanna on August 19 has cast a long shadow of […]
In the theater of politics, the rules have long been simple: defeat the opponent, discredit his vision, and champion your own ideology. Nobody denies that politics is often a zero-sum game—one in which success frequently […]
As the brutal war between Ukraine and Russia enters its fourth year, the world watches with a disturbing mixture of fatigue, apathy, and helplessness. What began in February 2022 as a full-scale invasion by Russia, […]
In a harrowing turn of events, Central Texas has been ravaged by flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives, displaced thousands, and caused billions in damage. Cities such as Austin, San Marcos, and surrounding […]
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 […]
By any measure, the world today stands alarmingly close to the precipice of a global war—arguably the closest it has been since the end of World War II. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict, marked by missile […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Accountability and independence ought to be equally important for judges The Lokpal’s ruling that High Court judges are amenable to its jurisdiction and the Supreme Court order staying it on its own motion raise more […]
The diplomatic relationship between the United States and India has experienced significant shifts over recent years, influenced by leadership changes and evolving geopolitical dynamics. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to […]
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Odisha Government are patting their backs for the “overwhelming success” of the just concluded biannual event for the elite of the Indian Diaspora. The three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas […]
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