A film does not seek office. It does not control a police force. It does not negotiate treaties or draft laws. At best, a film rearranges emotion. At worst, it …
Opinion
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India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
by Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather 5 minutes readIndia and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant …
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The GOP’s ACA Gambit: Why Republicans Are Betting the House on a Losing Hand
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readAs Congress hurtles toward a December 31 deadline that will strip health insurance subsidies from 24 million Americans, a puzzle emerges: Why are Republican hardliners courting what even their own …
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Opinion: Ramping up Pressure on Maduro
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTensions and tempers are rising in the Caribbean. After hitting some 20-plus boats of Venezuela supposedly carrying narcotics to America, resulting in the death of some 87 persons, the Trump …
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Opinion: Between Domestic Issues and Foreign Policy Challenges
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTalk of pressures, options, and temptations, and we have Washington DC where President Donald Trump finds himself suddenly in a tight spot, and none of this has to do with …
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Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Deal Marks Hollywood’s Definitive Power Shift
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readNetflix Inc.’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s entertainment assets for $82.7 billion represents more than the largest deal in Hollywood history. It marks the moment when Silicon Valley’s digital …
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New Social Media Vetting Rules Spark Major Travel and Processing Delay Concerns for H-1B/H-4 Workers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readState Department Expands Social Media Screening to H-1B/H-4 Applicants A new December 15, 2025, policy change by the U.S. State Department is expected to complicate international travel plans for thousands …
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Stretch Zone Centreville Brings Science-Based Stretching to the Community
by Srilekha Palle 3 minutes readStretch Zone Centreville, which officially opened its doors on December 1, 2025, will be doing the Grand Opening on December 18, 2025, in Centreville, Virginia. After more than two decades …
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Apple’s Strategic Response: How Tim Cook Is Preparing for the AI Era
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readTim Cook sits atop the world’s most valuable company with a paradox on his hands. Apple faces mounting talent attrition, regulatory hostility across multiple continents, and fierce competition in artificial …
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The Unspoken Cost of Uncertainty: Trump’s Travel Ban Expansion and the Economic Calculus
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn the opaque corridors of the Department of Homeland Security, a list exists that no one will name. More than 30 countries, administration officials say, are under review for inclusion …