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Relationships 101: The Importance of a Truthful Commitment However Difficult it Maybe

Some long-term relationships have the security of commitment and complete trust. Those in such relations…

‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ Marks a Paradigm Shift in the Acceptance of Transgender Lives in Popular Culture

India is moving inch by inch to accept transgender people as part of mainstream society.…

Sujata Day’s ‘Definition Please’ Casts a Delightful ‘Spell.’ Everyone Should Watch It

Lately, I have been perturbed by some of the shows dropping on streaming platforms. Being…

New Trends in Indian American Philanthropy are Bridging the Community’s ‘Giving Gap’

After focusing on professional and personal growth, building stable careers, and accumulating significant wealth for…

Egyptian Odyssey: My Awe-Inspiring Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs and Pyramids

The trip felt like a crash course on ancient Egyptian history and mythology. I remember…

India’s Deployment of Russian S-400 Strengthens its Defenses But Places the Country in Awkward Spot With the U.S.

The deployment of S-400 missiles along the Punjab border has caused quite the stir as…

Have You Felt the Fire Lately: Why Writing a Book is Akin to Going on an Adventurous Trip?

I like adventures and I like writing, both speak to my soul directly. While going…

Through the Colonial Lens: How Mainstream Media Narratives Erase Hindu Voices

Hindus have been eager contributors to the academic and spiritual wealth of America for a…

Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan or Maghi: A Day of Worshiping Vishnu and Savoring Sweet Offerings

The word Makar means Capricorn and Sankranti means transition. As per the solar cycle, once…

A Pandemic Transit: Through Cancelled Flights, Screaming Children and Northern Lights, My Unimagined Journey to America

On any regular year and time, holiday travel conjures scenarios of stressful queues, missed connecting…

Kashmiri Ethos Lives On in the Life and Work of Iconic Political Leader and Social Activist Khem Lata Wakhlu

As a child growing up in Kashmir, seeing women in power, working with men and…

A Bowl of Joy: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pongal, the Harvest Festival of South India

I was born in India and was able to enjoy different festivals throughout the year.…