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Ukraine: A Nation Between Freedom and Russian Domination 

Ukraine's war with Russia is not merely a territorial dispute between two neighboring countries. It is the culmination of more than a thousand years of contested history, imperial ambitions, national…

By TN Ashok · November 11, 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Searching For The Light Within

I was born in Britain into an Indian family, and for years I felt too British to feel Indian and too Indian to feel British. At school I was told…

By Nikita Thakrar · November 7, 2026

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Who Gets Seen? Aging, Giving, and the Causes We Overlook

For many Indian diaspora members in the U.S., giving back to India has often been to causes such as healthcare, education, children and youth. These are worthy priorities, reinforced by…

By Shweta Chooramani and Meenakshi Mahajan · November 7, 2026

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Diwali and the Enduring Victory of Good Over Evil

Every year, millions of people across the world illuminate their homes, streets and communities to celebrate Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Lights. More than a religious observance or…

By Nicholas Biswas · November 7, 2026

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Democracy and Diversity Defined the Midterms 2026

For two years, commentators speculated on the decline of America. Tariffs and threats were alienating allies. Washington was walking away from institutions it had built. Europe, unsure that the United…

By Rajesh Mehta · November 6, 2026

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Opinion: Not a Wave or a Tsunami But a Wipeout 

For a campaign that descended into crass cheap shots and description of people’s posteriors, neither President Donald Trump nor his Republican party knew what was coming. American people did exactly…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · November 5, 2026

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Opinion: The Waiting Game in Israel 

These are anxious times for Israel. At stake is not only the political future of the right and the far right but also of individual politicians like Prime Minister Benjamin…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · October 28, 2026