Capitol Hill
FIIDS Capitol Hill Day Highlights US-India Ties
The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted a special Capitol Hill Day event on June 23 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., focusing on the United…
South Asia
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Economy
India Reassesses U.S. Trade Pact as Negotiations Stall Despite Optimism
Despite weeks of optimistic signals from Washington and New Delhi, negotiations for a proposed India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) appear to have entered a more cautious phase, with India increasingly…
Diaspora
Film Review: Cocktail 2 is a Spicy Tipple with a Sweet Aftertaste
If Dil Chahta Hai was revolutionarily modern urban for its time a quarter of a century ago, Cocktail 2 in mainstream Hindi cinema, is as avant-garde today as that film then. From conventional to…
DMV Region
Moore, Miller Win Maryland Primary
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller officially became their party’s nominees for Maryland’s November gubernatorial election after winning the June 23 primary. “I’m asking Marylanders to reelect Lieutenant…
Charity
Maryland Student To Host Cancer Fundraiser
Ashwin Hazarika, a rising sophomore at Northeastern University, will host the Third Annual Voice of Soul: Concert to Cancel Cancer 2026 on July 25 at Slayton House in Columbia, Maryland.…
Culture & Heritage
Ancient Icons, Enduring Myths
Recently, a post on X caught my attention. The post featured a gilded silver axe, one of the rarest and most remarkable works in Bronze Age metal, from the Bactria-Margiana…
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Balancing Act: Delhi or Beijing?
The red-carpet welcome extended to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the Chinese port city of Dalian Monday night carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner,…
Community
Guruji H. R. Nagendra Leads Meditation Session at CGI New York
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), hosted a special meditation session led by Guruji Dr. H.R. Nagendra,…
Diaspora
On World Music Day Let’s See What’s Wrong with Hindi Film Music: Part 1
World Music Day was celebrated on June 21. The occasion celebrates Music the world over, but all those who have admired and treasured Hindi Film Music as the world’s greatest…
Diaspora
Prime Video Drops Trailer for Alliance, Unveils the “Allies”
Hosted by Kunal Kemmu and produced by Banijay Asia, Alliance promises an explosive mix of strategy, deception and shifting loyalties, where alliances are forged, broken and tested in the ultimate game of…
Community
A Lotus in the Mud Hosts Yoga Day on Long Island
More than 200 people participated in a devotional International Day of Yoga celebration on June 14 organized by A Lotus in the Mud, an online wellness and spirituality magazine. Held…
Defense
Opinion: Now Begins the Real Test
The negotiations between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were never passed off to be either friendly or without high dramas; and as expected the first day reportedly had…
Diplomacy
BRICS Security Summit in the Shadow of the Iran War
As peace talks between the US and Iran muddled through without any major breakthrough, Ghadir Nezami, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, landed in Delhi on…
Culture & Heritage
Yoga: The Bhagavad Gita’s Timeless Message for a World Out of Balance
As the world marked the 12th International Day of Yoga in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded humanity of one of the most profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita: Yoga…
Diaspora
India Edge Netherlands 3-2 in Rotterdam
The Indian men’s hockey team concluded its Rotterdam leg of the FIH Pro League with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands in an entertaining and closely contested match.…
Diaspora
Making Local Experiences Discoverable
India's tourism sector can unlock significant economic and social value by digitizing local experiences and making them easily discoverable to travelers, according to Prathima Manohar, founder of The Urban Vision…