By Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja As America pauses on November 11 to salute its defenders, the day’s solemn history, its civic purpose, and the unfinished duty of caring for veterans remind us that patriotism must […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The NYC Department of Correction (NYCD) Desi Society and the LiveOnNY organization partnered to host a vibrant and successful Diwali celebration on Friday, October 24, 2025, bringing together city officials, esteemed […]
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 […]
By 2014, before the Modi government came to power, India’s GDP had reached nearly $2 trillion, the 10th largest in the world, with foreign reserves of $300 billion. Telecom penetration had exploded, highways expanded, and […]
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. […]
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 […]
Seventy-nine years after Independence, India stands tall as the world’s largest democracy—but faces mounting challenges from hostile neighbors, internal strife, and deep social divides. This Independence Day, the nation must harness its greatest asset—its youth—to […]
By Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja The Consulate General of India in New York is one of the busiest Indian diplomatic missions in the world, serving a jurisdiction of ten states on the U.S. East Coast […]
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 fires of war continue to engulf Gaza and the world once again watches in deafening silence, a bold voice has emerged from the very land that gifted humanity the rallying cry of democracy—Liberty, […]
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 […]
Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra in Conversation with Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, India’s Ambassador to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, recently made headlines by leading the largest-ever International Day of Yoga event […]
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (TIP): The Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA) hosted its Golden Jubilee Celebration and Bihar Conclave during the Memorial Day weekend at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The […]
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 […]
“Repression of the press has a long and tragic lineage. In ancient Rome, historians who documented the excesses of emperors were exiled or executed. During the Inquisition, dissenting voices were burned at the stake. The […]
Two issues have returned to dominate American political discourse with renewed vigor—tariffs and immigration. For President Donald Trump and his inner circle of advisors, the latter has once again become a rallying cry. Rhetoric around […]
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