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Why USA Needs its Own Equivalent of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

The strength and prospects of a society lie in its ability to unite its people…

Christmas in LA: A Nostalgic Stroll Down Rodeo Drive Where the Past and Present Blend Seamlessly

Thirty years ago, I found myself enchanted by the glamour of Los Angeles, particularly the…

Second Season of ‘Bandish Bandits’ Offers Dynamic Narrative, Flawed Characters, Vibrant Musical Immersion

“Bandish Bandits” has become a cultural phenomenon among the Indian diaspora since its debut on…

Alia Bhatt’s Commanding Performance Elevates ‘Jigra,” Making it a Decent Cinematic Experience 

In a refreshing departure from Bollywood’s traditional portrayal of sibling relationships, “Jigra” underscores the strength…

Requiem for Allarakha: The World of Music Has Been Stunned and Silenced With the Passing of Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi sahib (March 9, 1951 – December 15, 2024) is no…

’No Good Deed:’ A Tale of Lust, Greed, Anger, Jealousy, Guilt, Courage, and Redemption

Netflix’s “No Good Deed,” created by Liz Feldman, is a dizzying, twisted dark domestic dramedy.…

Coming Back to ‘Dhaa’: Zakir Hussain Exists in Every Beat of Rhythm We Hear

Zakir Hussain’s hands with which he touched the world were very soft. I wondered how…

‘Thangalaan’ is a Fearless Reclamation of History and Identity of the Oppressed

Pa. Ranjith’s “Thangalaan,” now available on Netflix, stands as a monumental achievement, blending history, politics,…

A Quiet Luminescence of Being: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a Tale of Survival, Resilience, and Quiet Rebellion

‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a haunting and poetic portrayal of three women bound…

Will Syria Return to Peace: Lessons From the Bhagavad Gita

Our world is experiencing unprecedented turmoil. From the Arab Spring to regime changes in Bangladesh…

Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife: Meditations After Attempted Murder’ is a Narrative of Survival, Vulnerability, and Creative Resilience

Even after Orpheus was torn to pieces, his severed head kept singing — floating down…

Where are Your Papers: The Dangers of Eliminating Birthright Citizenship

As we stare down the barrel of four years of a Trump presidency premised on…

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