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People’s Pontiff: Pope Francis was an Advocate for Migrant and Refugee Rights and People Living in Conflict Regions

On Easter Monday, the world lost a strong moral voice that transcended across religions and…

California’s Kaleidoscopic Majesty: An Afternoon at the University of Berkeley Botanical Garden

“Flowers are the music of the ground from earth’s lips spoken without sound.” —Edwin Curran…

Gilded Domes, Gutless Faith: How American Mosques Have Abandoned Their Moral Purpose

From the sprawling suburbs of North Central Texas to the sun-drenched neighborhoods of Southern California,…

Successful Indian Americans in Business and Tech Must Speak Up Against Trump’s Draconian Immigration Measures

The Reels of Indian immigrants in chains getting deported to India in a U.S. military…

Rhinoceros: A Play That Peels Back Layers of Absurdities to Expose What is Happening Around Us

“The absurdities of the times require absurd theater,” Meena Natarajan, the Executive and Artistic Director…

Sipping Sencha Under the Cherry Blossoms at a Traditional Tea Room in Japan

“In the embrace of cherry blossoms, find solace for your weary soul and let their…

Manavi’s Journey: A Story of Compassion and Complete Surrender to Selfless Service

A woman found her calling on a visit to India in 2020. Manavi Rai is…

The Making of American Reich: Is Donald Trump Turning the Oldest Democracy Into a Police State?

What was the crime of Rümeysa Ozturk, 30, a talented Tufts University student? She wrote…

Chicken Changezi and Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen: A Legacy of Love, Loss and Craftsmanship

The girl in the spring floral dress softly said, “Chicken Changezi.” I repeated it, letting…

‘Adolescence’ Exposes the Reality That Surrounds Our Children, Whether We Choose to Acknowledge It Or Not

I sat down and watched the much-talked-about series “Adolescence.” This is not a review. I…

‘The Mehta Boys’  is a Tender Drama About Father-Son Relationship That Resonates Long After the Credits Roll

Boman Irani’s “The Mehta Boys” is a powerful and emotional exploration of a father-son relationship…

Are We ‘Great’ Yet? Nope. There’s So Much More to Come, Especially Since a Third Term is a Possibility Now

Alright, I admit, my impatience is growing as we are making an attempt at greatness…