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The MAGA Makeover of Vani Hari: From ‘One of the Sexiest Democrats in Charlotte, N.C., Into the Taylor Swift of the MAHA Moms’

In the grand hall of the Department of Health and Human Services last month, Vani…

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938-2025): Visionary Astrophysicist, Science Communicator, and Institution Builder

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s most distinguished astrophysicists whose groundbreaking theoretical work and institutional…

Breaking Barriers: Kannada Writer Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ Makes History Winning International Booker Prize

In a groundbreaking literary achievement, 77-year-old Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq’s “Heart Lamp” has become the…

A Forgotten Superpower: William Dalrymple’s ‘The Golden Road’ Unearths Ancient India’s Global Legacy

William Dalrymple’s ambitious new work, “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World,” recently…

The Gene Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Kiran Musunuru’s Race to Save a Baby With a Rare Genetic Disorder Affecting One in a Million

In the predawn hours of a February morning in 2025, Dr. Kiran Musunuru stood anxiously…

Who’s Afraid of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem? Certainly Not Priya Saxena

In what many observers are calling a moment of poetic justice, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…

Indian Scholar’s Release Highlights Growing Tensions Between Immigration Enforcement and Academic Freedom

In a significant ruling that raises questions about the intersection of immigration policy and free…

Paneer, Pesarattu and Politics: What’s Behind America’s Fascination With Usha Vance’s Food Choices for the Vice President

Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance, continues to fascinate America is evident…

The FBI Director Who’d Rather Be Elsewhere: Kash Patel’s Celebrity Connections and Public Profile Draw Scrutiny

FBI Director Kash Patel has implemented significant changes to longstanding agency protocols while cultivating a…

The Man Who Stood Up to Nehru: Forgotten Indian Statesman John Matthai’s Untold Legacy

In the pantheon of India’s founding fathers, some names shine brighter than others. While Nehru,…

No Monsoon Wedding for Zohran: New York City Mayoral Challenger Reveals Marriage Amid Campaign Spotlight

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old Democratic socialist and son of filmmaker Mira Nair (‘Monsoon Wedding’), who…

Divided Critics, Divided World: What the Reviews of Pankaj Mishra’s Seminal Book ‘The World After Gaza’ Tell Us

When Penguin Random House published Pankaj Mishra’s “The World After Gaza” in February 2025, they…