Culture & Heritage
Jyothirgamaya: Muruga, the Lord of War
Lord Murugan: PHOTO: T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, SAH Muruga is the son of Parvati and Shiva, brother of Ganesha, and a god whose life story has many versions in Hinduism. An…
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Culture & Heritage
Miles Apart, Still Connected by Tradition
Durga Puja. PHOTO: incredibleindia.gov.in/ For someone living thousands of miles from India, a festival can begin with a phone call home. A mother describing how the house has been cleaned.…
Culture & Heritage
Soul Talk: The Art of Unbecoming, Why Transformation Demands Destruction
Every autumn, millions celebrate Navratri—nine nights dedicated to the triumph of light over dark, renewal over decay. We deck our homes with lights, fast, dance, and honor the divine feminine.…
Capitol Hill
Trump Waives Russia Energy Sanctions, Suspends Threat of 100% Tariffs on India, China
US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions, restrictions and tariff provisions targeting buyers of Russian energy, suspending the threat of additional duties of up to 100 per cent on…
Culture & Heritage
New York Gatka Association Hosts 4th US National Gatka Championship
The New York Gatka Association has hosted the 4th US National Gatka Championship at The Sikh Center of New York Inc., under the aegis of Gatka Federation USA—the governing body…
Cricket
Washington Freedom Begins Building Its Cricket Future in Frederick
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Washington Freedom cricket team’s proposed permanent home stadium and special events venue took place October 16 on East Patrick Street in Frederick, Maryland. The privately…
Diaspora
The Industrial Foundations of Indian Power
In March 2024, an iPhone factory in Narsapura, Karnataka, changed hands. Tata Electronics completed its acquisition of Wistron’s Indian operations, bringing an Indian company into the business of assembling Apple’s…
India
A Blast From the Past: Embracing Pluralism and Diversity
Across time and space certain people do deserve the limelight simply because their legacy could become the keystone where future societies could be hinged upon. And so here was one…
Blog
Film Review: Prahaar Explores Ujjwal Nikam’s Passion and Psychology
There has literally been a glut of movies on the 26/11 attacks that besieged Mumbai. From Ram Gopal Varma’s The Attacks of 26/11 and Kangana Ranaut’s recent Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata and even a couple…
Women
From Self-Help Groups to Global Brands: India’s Lakhpati Didis and the Rise of Crorepati Entrepreneurs
India’s effort to strengthen women-led economic development is gaining momentum as rural entrepreneurs seek to transform traditional skills and community-based livelihoods into sustainable businesses with national and global reach. The…
Diaspora
The October Denizens
The 10th month of the year is about festivities. Navaratri, Dusshera and Diwali arrive this month. Let us look at the most important names from Hindi Cinema who took birth in…
Diaspora
Life Comes Full Circle for Raghav Juyal as he Begins Shoot for Remo D’Souza’s Any Body Can Dream
Eleven years after ABCD 2 (Any Body Can Dance 2), Raghav Juyal returns to Remo D’Souza’s Dance Universe as the lead of Any Body Can Dream. From being part of the ensemble cast…
Diplomacy
From Hormuz to American Inflation: Why Washington Should Revisit IMEC
The economic impact of the Middle East conflict is becoming increasingly visible in the United States. On Thursday, the US Labor Department reported that producer prices rose 6.3 percent over…
Canada
Canada–India Relations: The Golden Era Is Returning
Some relationships are built through trade. Others through diplomacy. But the most enduring relationships are built through the heart. For me, Canada–India relations have been a lifelong passion, an emotional…
Art
South Asian Art Collectors: Discreet, But Disruptive
Discreet isn’t exactly the first word that comes to mind when you think of South Asians. We’re loud, lovable, and lavish. So maybe disruptive is a more suitable adjective for…
Diaspora
The Crowd Within: Why Good People Join Mobs — and How Reason Can Return
A dispute over water. A rumour whispered in a market. A perceived insult. These are small sparks. Yet they can ignite a fire that consumes a community. In the heat…