PERSPECTIVES

The Many Merry Christmas Traditions: The Multicultural Influences of Kerala Christian Celebrations

There is an ancient understanding of Christmas in my community, yet there is no set…

At a Time When Social Divisions Dominate Headlines, Sewa Diwali Offers a Counter-Narrative—One Rooted in Sewa

Every autumn, millions of Americans mark Diwali as a festival of light—of hope triumphing over…

Chile’s Allure: Our Journey Across the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ to the ‘End of the World’ and ‘Beginning of Heaven’

Chile geographically is fascinating. I’d call it the Land of Fire and Ice, as it’s…

As the Ganga Flows: An American Saga of Family Legacy Rooted in Faith, Sacrifice, and Struggles 

We are gratefulto our departed family members,every moment, every instant.We bow to the land and…

The Populist Elegy: Why JD Vance’s Vision of America Leaves Out People Who Look Like His Own Wife

A Senator, a Congressman, and a Mayor walk into a bar. Vice President JD Vance,…

What Annoyed Me, Unsettled Me, Amused Me in 2025 and What I Will Not Accept as Inevitable in 2026

This is not a definitive account of the year.It’s not neutral.It’s not comprehensive. This is…

Sixteen Years After Lahore Bombing — A Life Marked by Premonition, Trauma, War, and Purpose

There are moments when fate stands so close you can feel its breath on your…

Lasting Impact of Emily Dickinson and Mahadevi Verma’s Poetry, a Comparison

December 10 is the birthday of Emily Dickinson and I’ve been sharing her poems with…

Putin’s India Visit: New Delhi Demonstrates Strategic Autonomy in Troubled Times by Reaffirming Old Friendship

Vladimir Putin’s recent India visit aroused curiosity, hope, and apprehension in different quarters around the…

Listening to ‘Silent Walls, Speaking Stones’: Dr. Nishi Chawla on Writing Ayodhya’s Hidden Stories

There are cities that exist as geography, and then there are cities that exist as…

Will Tamil Nadu’s Legacy of Coexistence Becomes a Model for India’s Future, Or a Casualty of its Present

I grew up in Tirunelveli, a city in Tamil Nadu about 120 kilometers from Thirupparankundram. Thirukarthigai —…

‘Christmas Karma’: Festive, Familiar, and Sometimes a Little Homemade (Like Punjabi Mathis)

It’s our holiday tradition to watch Christmas movies, and this year we were genuinely excited…