Urban India's Rich Cultural Tapestry

Urban India's Rich Cultural Tapestry

The seamless coexistence of the modern and the Western with the ancient and the traditional creates a vibrant cultural landscape with a multitude of consumer and social options— and drastic contrasts. Read more »

Homage: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

The life and legacy of a world-renowned visionary and global peace champion. Read more »

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Point of View: Is This the Era of “White” Lives Matter More?

Trump 2.0 makes the Black Lives Matter period seem as distant as the last century. Read more »

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Food & Dining: American Classics in Desi Flavors

What to do when you are craving classic American comfort foods like pizza and wings but are also hanker-ing for good old chatpata flavors? Read more »

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Screen Time: All About Families and Felonies

This month’s lineup includes a fierce protagonist who takes on the patriarchy, and a mother and daughter duo who learn to see each other’s individuality. Read more »

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Films: Behind the Scenes with Dev Benegal

Benegal, a filmmaker in his own right, also shares a few glimpses of his late uncle, the acclaimed film director Shyam Benegal. Read more »

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Perspective: H-1B Workers Can’t Rely on Tech Bros To Save Them

The threat of losing legal residency status, and the possibili-ty of deport-ation, is used to make immigrant workers of all skill levels accept harder working conditions for less pay than their American counterparts. Read more »

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Wellness: Searching for Tranquility

Modern psychology increasingly acknowled-ges the value of mindful-ness and meditation—as prescribed in ancient Indian spirituality—as powerful modalities for mental health and overall well-being. Read more »

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Books: Love in the Time of Struggle

New Fiction: The English Problem: A review of former book editor Beena Kamlani’s debut novel, which is set in India and England before Indian independence. Read more »

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Family and Communal Values: The Need of the Times

In Georgia’s Indian American community, Ashwin Ramaswami is no longer a stranger. His bid for the Georgia State Senate has attracted significant media attention, including a report in The New York Times titled “The 25-Year-Old Georgia Senate Candidate Looking to Unseat a Fake Trump Elector.” Read more »

Librarian and Lover of Languages

Gautham Reddy is the subject librarian for South Asian Studies and Religion at Emory
University’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. Read more »

Important Birthdays Over Fifty "and-a-half"

Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last. Read more »

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Hiring and Employment

AI’s rapidly evolving disruptive technology is providing new opportunities but also posing challenges for employers and employees. From recruitment to performance management, AI promises enhanced efficiency and objectivity but also raises significant legal and ethical concerns. Read more »

Letters from Readers

Letters to the Editor: Living with pain and disruption in the U.S./ Please support a drug-free future in Georgia/ A heartwarming spiritual guide for everyday life. Read more »

Immigration News Briefs

H-1B Cap initial registration opens soon/ Covid-19 vaccination no longer required/ Application Final Action Dates for March 2025/ Dates for Filling Visa Applications- March 2025. Read more »

Close shave for Saif Ali Khan

It was a close shave for Saif Ali Khan who was stabbed multiple times in the back and neck by an intruder during a robbery bid at the actor’s Mumbai home on the night of January 16. Read more »

Good Sports: Sonia Raman Moves from NBA to WNBA

Sonia Raman has been hired as an assistant coach for the New York Liberty, the reigning WNBA champions. Read more »

Presidential STEM teaching award for Rajni Sundararaj

Rajni Sundararaj of Georgia is among five Indian Americans who got the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Read more »

Briefs/ Book Matters.

Read our regular columns: ‘Who, What, Where, When & Why’ and ‘Book Matters.’ Read more »

Ayurvedic Herbs to Lower Inflammation

Fighting Inflammation: Under the right guidance, Ayurvedic herbs may offer a solution to what seems like a growing problem. Read more »

When is the best time to embark on a spiritual journey?

Time is relevant only because we have a physical body. To do anything physical, you need time because the physical is time-bound. Read more »

 

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