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Beyond Success: Indian Americans and Universal Oneness
A fuller description of the Indian American community is needed, one that speaks not just to achievement but to character Indian Americans are usually portrayed through the language of success: spelling-bee victories, elite degrees, high incomes, corporate leadership. These familiar markers overlook a deeper, more enduring trait: a commitment to service rooted in the Hindu
Are we the inadvertent ‘useful idiots’ for global terrorists: How the West Has Provided Shelter to Terrorist Organizations and Its Global Consequences
Throughout their post-colonial history, under the aegis of the principles of individual freedom of conscience and freedom of speech, Western nations have often served as safe havens for individuals and groups fleeing persecution in their native countries. This policy may be the result of the collective transgenerational guilt from the colonial atrocities committed by their
Why the USA Needs Its Own Equivalent of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?
The strength and prospects of a society lie in its ability to unite its people through shared values, cultural roots, and active participation in community life. India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), loosely translated as National Volunteer Association, is a voluntary organization that blends cultural preservation and grassroots mobilization to address national challenges. As the United
Liberty and Dharma: Parallels Between India’s Civilizational Ethos and America’s Constitution
Today, as I replaced the American flag on the pole in front of my home, I found myself reflecting on how deeply grateful many of us Hindus, who form a minuscule percentage of the U.S. population—are to the United States Constitution. Its protection of religious freedom has allowed our community to flourish openly and confidently.
Unraveling the Truth Behind India’s CAA Bill: Debunking Misrepresentations by the Irresponsible Media
On March 11, 2024, the Union home ministry of India has operationalized the Citizenship (Amendment Act (CAA) which was passed by the India’s Parliament on December 11th 2019. The Act ignited a firestorm of controversy both domestically and internationally due to extensive misrepresentation by the liberal media, fueling misconceptions and protests. The legislation which aims
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: His Relevance in Today’s American Social Politics
The announcement that the intersection of 61st Street and Broadway in Queens, New York, has been officially designated as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Way filled me with an overwhelming sense of joy and immense pride. Despite being born into a marginalized community in colonial India and facing discrimination and social exclusion throughout his life, Dr. Ambedkar
Strengthening Bonds: The Enduring Friendship Between India and the USA
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and
A new hope for Hindu-Muslim amity
Since ancient times stories of the prosperity and civilizational advancement in the Indian subcontinent have attracted foreign invaders…