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Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Addresses Domestic Abuse in Young Adult Relationships But in a Sugar-coated Way

Colleen Hoover, known for her immense popularity among young readers, delves into sensitive territory with…

Interfacing Ancient Wisdom and Modern Ideals: A Reappraisal of Indian Philosophy in the Global Context

Indian philosophy, a treasure trove of profound wisdom accrued over millennia of introspective and existential…

Broken News: How the Modi Government Has Extended Hindu Nationalist Sway Over Indian Media

The format of a segment that aired last month on India’s Republic News Service, commenting…

‘Adipurush’ is a Reinterpretation of  Ramayana to Feed the Hate and Toxicity That has Polarized Indian Society

While Om Raut’s “Adipurush” is cringeworthy and unwatchable, I don’t think there is one right…

Faustian Deal: Biden Ignores Rising Authoritarianism in India to Curb its Spread in Russia and China

President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today,…

Modi’s State Visit: Assessing the Complicated Strategic Relations of the United States and India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, D.C., this week highlights the potential for India’s…

Biden’s Betrayal: Washington’s Uncritical Embrace of Narendra Modi Bodes Ill for Indian Democracy

America will be rolling out the red carpet for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi this…

‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’ Staged By San Francisco Bay Area Drama Company Naatak is a Resounding Success

I am a great fan of Munshi Prem Chand’s short story “Shatranj Ke Khiladi” from…

Imtiaz Ahmad: A Seminal Authority on Muslim Community and an Unsparing Critic of Muslim Communalists

When Prof. Imtiaz Ahmad of Jawaharlal Nehru University was being laid to rest at a…

Is the U.S. Legitimizing Electoral Autocratization of India by Inviting Prime Minister Modi for a State Visit?

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”  — Martin Luther King, Jr. The moment I…

Universities in the U.S. are Finally Adding Caste to Their Non-discrimination Policy, But Is It Enough?

In March 2023, Harvard University joined a growing list of institutions that have included caste…

Pixar’s ‘Elemental’: Where Immigrants Discover Unexpected Magic Happens When Incompatible Elements Come Together

Recently, I attended the family-and-friends premier of “Elemental” in the theater ensconced in the Steve…

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