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A Comparative Reflection On Pilgrimage: Varanasi and Tirta Empul

My last visit to the sacred sites of the ancient city of Varanasi in India…

Durga Puja 2024 at Times Square in New York: A Visitor’s Account

Durga Puja is the quintessential Bengali festival. It has been an occasion for the public…

Recalling My Time at Tata Memorial Cancer Centre in Mumbai and How it Shaped My Life and Career

Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you; create your own opportunities — Ratan Tata…

A Year of War, Bombs, Despair and a Year Since The World Has Remained Silent

A year of war and butchery and a year since the world has chosen to…

How Robin Hood Army Ensures Every Meal Counts, Every Stomach Fed, And Food Isn’t Wasted 

India is a country of rich heritage with abundant culture, boast-worthy and flavorful cuisines. The history…

U.S. Immigration System: Republicans are as Much Responsible for Current Border Crisis as Democrats

Elon Musk’s dire warnings about Democrats and immigration are meant to stoke fear among voters.  U.S.…

Indian Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali Headlines South Asian Literature and Arts Festival

“I watch a lot of movies and enjoy them, but I have not learnt anything…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump: The Two Presidential Choices are Miles Apart

Is the popular narrative — that the Republican party is better for the economy—true? One…

Universal Oneness Day: Raksha Bandhan Event Honors First Responders and Strengthens Community Bonds

In a heartwarming display of gratitude and cultural connection, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA…

Morgan Housel’s ‘The Psychology of Money’ Transcends Traditional Finance Literature by Documenting Key Historical Events

Morgan Housel’s “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness” offers a…

‘Useful Idiots’ for Global Terrorists: How the West Has Provided Shelter to Terrorist Organizations

Throughout their post-colonial history, under the aegis of the principles of individual freedom of conscience…

The Story of Two Kamalas — One is My ‘Ammumma’ and the Other is the Trailblazing Daughter of Shyamala Gopalan

Kamala was the name of my maternal grandmother. She moved on into another realm last…