GENERATION Z

Never Mind Apu: My Father’s Distinct Indian Accent is Synonymous With the Warm and Welcoming Definition of ‘Home’

Recently, while in a hurry to get to a meeting across campus, I was laser…

How Social Media and Parental Pressure are Undermining the Self-esteem of Indian American Teens

Social media. Parent pressure. Peer pressure. Stress. School. When you add these factors together, you…

India’s Deployment of Russian S-400 Strengthens its Defenses But Places the Country in Awkward Spot With the U.S.

The deployment of S-400 missiles along the Punjab border has caused quite the stir as…

The Hindu Responsibility: BJP Should Strive to Bring Democracy and True Religious Equality to India

It appears that some would have us believe that the current actions of some Hindus…

A Clear Reflection in Cloudy Waters: How I Navigated 2021 Through Turbulent Transition to Adulthood

The 21st year of the 21st century has been anything but ordinary. As we approach…

Grapes of Wrath: The Repeal of Indian Farm Laws is Proof of the Value of Dissent

The recent repealing of the three farm bills after year-long protests was a welcome reminder of the…

Ocean’s 4: The Quad Factor in the Indo-Pacific and Strategic Challenges for India

While the world has come to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

Will Taliban’s Triumph in Afghanistan Encourage Other Islamist Groups to Up the Ante in Kashmir?

Al-Qaeda praised the Taliban for their victory in Kabul on August 31, only hours after…

Dragon by the Tail: India Must Rethink its Strategic Policy to Counter China’s Push for Regional Influence

China and India have been at odds. Last year, skirmishes broke out between Indian and…

Anatomy of Emerging Threat: The Implications of ISIS-K Drawing First Blood Against Americans in Afghanistan

Thursday’s bombing of Kabul’s airport introduced another dangerous player in Afghanistan: ISIS-K. Empowered by the…

A Proxy War in South Asia? What the New Taliban Regime Means for the Rest of the World

In a stunning turn of events, the world, along with the citizens of Afghanistan, watched…

STEMinism at its Finest: The Balance of Work and Dance Life in the Indian Diaspora

It’s no secret that Indian Americans are tech titans. They hold thousands of important positions…