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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…

William McKay Aitken (1934-2025): The Scotsman and Literary Wanderer Who Made India Home

William McKay “Bill” Aitken, a Scottish-born writer who became an Indian citizen and dedicated chronicler…

Indian American Attorney Esha Bhandari Secures Court Order for the Release of Turkish Student Detained by ICE

A federal court on Wednesday ordered the release of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish Fulbright scholar…

Slipped On ‘Berthe Morisot,’ But Yogesh Raut Maintains Lead After Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 Episode 2

Yogesh Raut emerged victorious in the second episode of “Jeopardy! Masters” Season 3, which aired…

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Seeks to Become the First Indian American in U.S. Senate

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his campaign for U.S. Senate today, officially entering the increasingly…