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USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances

On June 14, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released detailed guidance regarding the eligibility…

In New York, John Oliver Watched ‘While We Watched’ Twice Bearing Witness to Ravish Kumar’s Profile in Courage

On July 20, 2023, the film directed by Vinay Shukla, “While We Watched” was previewed…

Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Bawaal’ Makes a Mess of History and Just About Everything Else

The plot of Nitesh Tiwari’s “Bawaal” is infused with deliberately exaggerated, and contrived history. Do not…

The Making of ‘TechNous’: Nishi Chawla’s Journey From an Academician and a Writer to a Filmmaker

It seems a bit inconceivable at first glance, that a long-standing academician would write, direct,…

Defender of Dharma: Indomitable Dalit Activist Milind Makwana Dies After Testifying Against California’s Caste Bill

How does one deal with the passing of a Yodha — who quite literally fought…

Not So Pink, After All: ‘Barbie’ Gets a Reality Check in a Man’s World

I saw the much hyped movie this Friday in Huntsville, Alabama. Most of the shows…

Horrific Manipur Viral Video: The Silence of Prime Minister Modi and Whatabouttry of the Bhakts

On July 19, the world woke up to a horrific viral video circulating on Twitter…

I Am Become Death: The Bhagavad Gita, the Bomb and the Dharma of Robert Oppenheimer

Recalling the scene 20 years later, J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the “father of the…

Silence of the Lambs No Longer: ‘Dahaad’ Rages Against Everyday Sexism, Gender and Caste Violence

Can a web series really do anything substantive to smash the patriarchy? It sure can…

How the Principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Derived From Maha Upanishad Helps Foster Global Unity

The Sanskrit phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” has been an imbibed and enduring understanding in the philosophical…

Is it Envy or Jealousy? What’s the Difference Between the Two and What Can We Do to Overcome it?

Recently, I vacationed in Spain and Portugal and a friend commented in a friendly, fun…

‘Shanti and the Knot of Protection’: Celebrating Indian American Values, Sibling Relationships

Growing up in California, I celebrated Bhai Phota and Rakhi to honor and preserve our…

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