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Indian storytellers on the global stage

US, Nov. 4 -- Late one night in May 2024, a flight from Mumbai touched down at Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport, carrying a small delegation of Indian filmmakers. Their connecting flight to Nice was ... Read More


Group travel gain momentum this Diwali

US, Nov. 4 -- There has been a shift in the way Indian travelers are approaching festive holidays this year, with greater interest in shared experiences and curated group itineraries rather than trave... Read More


Heritage travel to spiritual retreats

US, Nov. 4 -- Diwali is increasingly becoming an opportunity for Indians to turn the festive break into a holiday, with travelers exploring everything from heritage cities and spiritual retreats to in... Read More


From darkness to light: This Diwali, Democrats are winning both Houses of Congress

US, Nov. 4 -- As we light our diyas this Diwali season, we face another chance to choose light over darkness. Diwali reminds us that light always triumphs over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and ... Read More


Diwali: A celebration of humanity and hope

US, Nov. 3 -- 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 observa... Read More


Welcome to Digital Diwali

US, Nov. 3 -- Diwali, a festival which once featured clay diyas, handmade torans, homemade sweets and cheerful family gatherings, is now full of LED diyas, fancy imported lights and plastic flowers. E... Read More


Mahavira: The hero of non-violence, global peace and ethical economics

US, Nov. 3 -- Mahavira Nirvana Diwas, celebrated as Jain Diwali, is far more than a religious observance. It is an invitation to transform our lives through the timeless wisdom of Bhagwan Mahavira, wh... Read More


Not converts but dissenters: The South Asian vote has become a swing bloc and should act like one

US, Nov. 3 -- South Asian America has arrived at its political coming of age not through a love affair with either party, but through a sense of being unwelcome. The headline number is striking: accor... Read More


Best of both worlds

US, Nov. 2 -- My friends and relatives in India often ask me about the key differences I see between American and Indian cultures. My short answer: American culture is bold but bland, while Indian cul... Read More


Stairway to heaven

US, Nov. 2 -- My goal this festive season was to paint a picture symbolizing our life on this earth, but what does one mean by life? To me, "Life" is a collection of experiences we go through from our... Read More