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The identity question is no longer a crisis — it’s a superpower For decades, young Indians growing up abroad were caught in an exhausting loop: too Indian at school, not Indian enough at home. The cultural tug-of-war that defined their parents’ immigrant experience was supposed to ease with time. For Gen Z, it has done
If you or someone you know has been quietly Googling hair transplants abroad — and wondering whether it makes sense to combine a trip home with treatment — this story is for you. Picture this: a man boards a flight from Manchester to Mumbai, not for a wedding or a family visit, but for a hair […]
The Edison wedding The Patel wedding I went to in Edison last summer had 1,400 guests, two days of pre-events, a sangeet rehearsed by a choreographer who flies in from Mumbai, and a baraat that got the local police to block off Oak Tree Road for forty minutes. It also had the most Gujarati I […]
What the OCI actually is The Overseas Citizen of India card, in plain language, is a lifetime visa to India that comes with most — but not all — of the practical rights of Indian citizenship. It is a document, not a status. It does not make you a citizen of India. India does not permit […]
Who is Smita Ghosh? Smita Ghosh is an Indian-origin attorney in the United States known for her work in constitutional and immigration law. She serves as a Senior Appellate Counsel at the Constitutional Accountability Center, where she focuses on legal cases that shape public policy and civil rights. Her expertise incl
There was a time when Khadi was not just a fabric. It was a voice. A voice of resistance. Of self reliance. Of identity. I often say this when I speak about Khadi, yeh sirf fabric nahin, yeh soch hai. And yet, somewhere along the journey from independence to modern India, that thought began to […]
The first nationalist lifestyle brand in India, “Luv My India”, announced that a TV show featuring Ambassador Dr. Deepak Vohra turned into an inspiration for its journey. What emerged as an inspiration is now transforming into a national initiative that encourages Indians to show their nationalism in their everyday act
To the responsible authorities, elected representatives, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens, With deep concern, I issue this urgent appeal: Take immediate and decisive action against the uncontrolled dumping of plastic waste into public spaces, waterways, and the living environment of Bihar. What we ar
उद्बोधन By सत्येन्द्र नारायण सिंह ओ, कलम पकड़ने वाले! हाथों में पकड़ो तलवार कभी। यदि कोई हक छीन रहा, या करना चाहे वार कभी।। धर्म और न्याय-भाषण से, काम नहीं जब बन पाए, दुर्बल,वृद्ध और अबला को, दुर्जन कोई आँख दिखाए, तो खींच धनुष की प्रत्यंचा, कर वाणों की बौछार कभी। ओ, कलम पकड़ने वाले! […]
नारी By सत्येन्द्र नारायण सिंह नारी!तुम हो शक्ति स्वरूपा, फिर तुम क्यों घबराती हो? दुनिया का प्रपञ्च सुनकर, जीवन से क्यों उकताती हो? हमें बताओ किस से कम हो, छिपी हुई है कमी कहाँ? ज्योत्स्ना की धबल कीर्ति हो, ज्ञान दीप्ति जल रही जहाँ। सबल रूप हो दुर्गा की तुम, काली की उद्दाम भी हो। […]
In the year 1983, Swami Prakasananda Maharaj laid the foundation of the Shri Govind Jeevan Ashram. However, his spiritual journey began much earlier, in 1960, on 15th April, when he received initiation from Swami Bodhananda ji Maharaj in Haridwar. Following his guru’s instructions, Swamiji embarked on a tour of India,
A Yoga Guru serves as the guiding light on the path toward the pinnacle of self-realization. By Swami Guru Prasadananda Saraswati. The unseen force that birthed our visible world, known by myriad names like Ishwar, God, Allah, Jesus, and countless others, transcends the realms of intellect and perception. This spiritua
Dr. Ravidarshan Vyas, a distinguished physician by training, stands as a beacon in the journey of preserving and enriching Saurashtra’s illustrious cultural tapestry. His narrative intertwines with the rich heritage of Gujarat’s Saurashtra region, a land steeped in history and adorned with architectural marvels, promin