Diaspora
State Races Showcase South Asian Momentum
While national attention has centered on races for governor and Congress, the bigger story of the 2026 midterms may be unfolding in state legislatures, county governments and city halls, where…
India
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Beauty
Beauty Basics with Shahnaz Husain: Bridal Make up Tips for The Monsoon
Clouds impregnated with love, and soft, flowery breezes announce the dawn of monsoons. As the raindrops fall and love fill the air, there's nothing more romantic than exchanging your wedding vows…
Bangladesh
South Asia Notes: Time Ripe for Reset in India-Bangladesh Ties?
Are India-Bangladesh relations on the cusp of change again? Perhaps. The first lot of changes came with the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in 2024. Another milestone – so…
Diaspora
South Asians Reshape U.S. Politics
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections could become a defining moment for South Asian American political representation, with candidates contesting some of the country's highest-profile races for governor, Congress and mayor.…
India
Roots & Rights: Seeking Medical Treatment in Europe? Here’s the Visa You Need
Traveling to Europe for medical treatment involves more than choosing the right hospital—it also requires complying with the applicable immigration rules. Patients often have questions about the type of visa…
Diplomacy
The Leak Isn’t Just the Question Paper
In haste, India’s Parliament passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on July 30, by voice vote with major Opposition parties in both Houses staging a…
Diaspora
Soul Talk: The Fear Beneath the Fear
Most people can name something they fear: failure, rejection, being alone, losing what they built, or not reaching their goals. These fears are real. They influence our choices, hold us…
Diaspora
Global Tax Ledger: Rental Income, TDS and DTAA: The Essential Tax Checklist for NRIs
For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), owning a property in India is more than just a real-estate investment. It may be an ancestral home, a future retirement asset, or a source…
India
The Wake-Up Call: What India Must Learn from Germany’s UNSC Defeat
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) election delivered a historic diplomatic shockwave when Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat, revealing critical lessons for India's own global ambitions. Berlin’s bid…
Diaspora
Kerala Backwater Tourism Gets High-Profile Boost Ahead of New Tourist Season
The visit of an eight-member high-profile US delegation led by Michael Boulos, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, to Alappuzha last weekend to experience Kerala's famed backwaters has raised expectations…
Diaspora
Beyond the Bottle: The Secret Life of Jharkhand’s Mahua Tree
In the heart of Jharkhand's lush forests, where the Sal and Bamboo stand tall, there exists a tree that has sustained communities for generations. The Mahua tree—known scientifically as Madhuca…
Diaspora
Preity Zinta on Batwara 1947
On the eve of the release of Aamir Khan’s production, Batwara 1947 we got a rapid-fire with Preity Zinta, who makes a comeback with the film after a gap of seven years.…
AI
Founding Two Startups as a South Asian Taught Me That Knowledge Compounds When It Moves
I’m an unlikely CEO. I grew up in Birmingham in England’s West Midlands, the city with more miles of canals than Venice, and which was once a manufacturing powerhouse. I…
Culture & Heritage
Northeast India Food Festival to Showcase Regional Cuisine in Maryland
The Northeast India Food Festival 2026, billed as the first celebration of its kind in the DMV region highlighting the cuisine and culture of one of India’s most diverse regions,…
Culture & Heritage
Bharat at Eighty: The Rise of Civilizational Democracy
Every nation eventually arrives at a moment when it must answer a deceptively simple question: Who are we? For example, America's celebration of its 250th anniversary this year reminded us…
Diaspora
Amit Tandon Brings ‘Halwa’ Comedy Show to Washington
Internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian Amit Tandon will bring his comedy show “Halwa” to Washington, D.C., for a one-night performance on August 22, 2026, at the Warner Theatre. One of India’s…