Why Do We Leave Our Civic Sense at the Temple Door?
BY NATE NATESAN* When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat in India in 2014, it brought cleanliness and civic responsibility into the national conversation.
Perspective
Why Willpower Isn’t the Secret to Lasting Meditation
BY DHRUCHITA PATEL During a recent trip to Brazil, I met long-time Heartfulness practitioners who have been on this journey for over thirty years. Heartfulness
106 Races Taught Me That Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Places
BY DEEPIKA CHALKE* On August 6 2026, I crossed the finish line of my 106th long-distance race—a half marathon run in scorching 90s heat and
60 Days to Find a Job or Go Home: One H-1B Worker’s Journey Back
BY VINAY MAHESHWARI* Everyone talks about going. Nobody talks about coming back. I’m from Indore, and I’d always had the study abroad dream. Study hard,
We Are Fine: What 8,000 Miles Hides from Adult Children
BY ASHEESH GUPTA* Every weekend, millions of Indian-Americans log onto WhatsApp or FaceTime for a cherished ritual. Across time zones and thousands of miles, the
India 2047: What It Will Take to Become a Developed Nation
BY DR. MOHAN KUMAR* It is creditable that the Government of India has set for itself and the nation a crucial goal: That India should
Haq Ka Pani: Reclaiming India’s Rightful Share
BY ATUL JAIN* The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Independence Day assertion last year that- “Haq ka pani will serve Indian farmers”– marks a decisive shift in
The Hardest Job of an NRI Parent Is Knowing When to Stop
BY LAKSHMI NAGASAMUDRA* You can give your child almost everything. The right schools. The visa paperwork. The down payment. The introductions to “good families” three
Why America Needs India’s Wisdom More Than Its Religion
BY SANJAY SEHGAL* America has long celebrated itself as a melting pot, a nation where people from different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds come together to
Strong Outside, Human Inside: Why Men Need Emotional Health Too
BY RAMYA RAJU AND PRIYA SRINIVASAN* During Men’s Health Month, we often talk about physical health. We talk about fitness, diet, medical check-ups, blood pressure,