WASHINGTON D.C. — The recent $93 million approval by the U.S. State Department for the sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur precision projectiles to India, while seemingly a straightforward defense …
Opinion
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President Donald Trump is confronting the most serious political setback of his second presidency, a reversal that unfolded with unusual speed and left him newly exposed on an issue that …
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India made its sharpest attack ever on Pakistan for fueling cross border terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgham and Red Fort blasts in what diplomatic circles considered the starkest …
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U.N. Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan, Marking an Unusual Convergence After Years of Mutual Distrust
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readAfter years of open hostility, mutual suspicion, and sharp public criticism, President Donald J. Trump won a rare and emphatic victory at the United Nations on November 17, 2025. The …
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Federal Judge Rebukes DOJ as Comey Case Revives Long-Running Feud with Trump
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readThe Department of Justice (DOJ) has been singled out for a stinging attack by a federal judge who has accused it of displaying a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” …
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A Test Balloon in Delhi: Why Shashi Tharoor Spoke on Sheikh Hasina’s Death Sentence When No One Else Did
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readWhen Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia this week by a special tribunal in Dhaka, the shock rippled across the region. Yet the most …
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In recent years, there has been a marked increase in online hate against Indian Americans, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Much of this vitriol originates from anonymous accounts …
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Raising Teens Across Cultures: Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself
by Dr. Neeru Madan & Amita Khare 8 minutes readRaising teenagers can often feel like walking a tightrope — one moment filled with joy and pride, the next marked by conflict and confusion. For many South Asian parents living …
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DHAKA, Bangladesh—A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s capital erupted in applause on November 17, as judges sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, marking a stunning …
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Celebrating a Decade of Amplifying South Asian Voices in America
by Anu Sehgalby Anu Sehgal 5 minutes readNext year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Culture Tree, and it’s a moment of deep reflection, celebration, and renewed purpose. When we founded this organization in 2016, our vision …