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Defense

The Mecca Pact and the Promise of a New Middle East

An exaggerated sense of finality surrounds some discussions of the defense accord signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in Mecca on August 7. The agreement does not abruptly dismantle…

By Sanjay Upadhya · August 16, 2026

Diaspora

America at 250: A Shared Journey of Ideas and Learning with India

Much of the conversation about the India-United States partnership rightly focuses on what is visible today: the boardrooms and startup corridors, the strategic summits, and the remarkable diaspora that binds…

By Rajesh Mehta and Chuck Melley · August 13, 2026

Diaspora

First 60 Minutes of a Crisis: Where Most Organizations Go Wrong 

Nobody wants a crisis—in life or in business. Yet, it often strikes unannounced, catching the best-prepared organizations off guard. From recent ‘Corporate Jihad” of TCS to Adani–Hindenburg controversy, Air India…

By Yuvraj Mehta · August 13, 2026

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…

By Chhavi Upadhyay · August 12, 2026

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…

By Vijendra Agarwal · August 11, 2026

Children & Students Corner

Amblyopia: Early Diagnosis Can Save a Child’s Vision

Every year, more than 200,000 cases of amblyopia are diagnosed, affecting about 2% to 4% of the population. Commonly called “lazy eye,” amblyopia occurs when the brain favors one eye…

By Anurith Kusunam · August 8, 2026

Africa

India and Africa: Relations Beyond Rhetorics

India and Africa have a historic and umbilical relationship. It makes a good talking point during speeches but will need an objective assessment of the extent and depth of our…

By Ambassador Anil Trigunayat · August 8, 2026

Defense

Opinion: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki 

Japan and the world observe the 81st anniversary of the horrific atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In a span of three days, between August 6 and 9, some 200,000 souls…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · August 6, 2026

Defense

Opinion: All Sides Looking For An Exit 

The Middle East and the world have been apprehensive for the last few weeks. On the one hand, it was missiles, bombs and drones all over followed by the usual…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · August 5, 2026

Children & Students Corner

Young Artists Need Business Skills to Sustain Their Creativity

Creative talent is often celebrated, but young artists are rarely taught how to build a sustainable future around their work. Musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists need more than artistic…

By Yoshitha Kunarapu · August 2, 2026

Children & Students Corner

Dreams Don’t Pause for Chemotherapy

Most children grow up with dreams. Some imagine becoming athletes, doctors, artists, or leaders. I used to build robots from cardboard and spaceships from Legos because I wanted to become…

By Shriyans Katukuri · July 30, 2026