Perspective How travel is shaping the future of India-US relationsVeenaJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by VeenaJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 20250863 BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA* As we enter into 2025, the travel landscape is set for a transformative shift, especially shaped by renewed Indo-US relations. Both Read more
Perspective Will the ‘Samosa Caucus’ in Congress grow in number?VeenaNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by VeenaNovember 5, 2024November 5, 20240806 By Yashwant Raj Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are Read more
Perspective US acts as global arbiter of democratic legitimacy, but its election system won’t pass muster in many countriesVeenaOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by VeenaOctober 25, 2024October 25, 20240797 BY ARUL LOUIS New York, Oct 25 (IANS) The US takes on the mantle of global arbiter of democratic legitimacy, but its own chaotic electoral Read more
Perspective An Indian gets a RAW mask in global ‘spy thriller’VeenaOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024 by VeenaOctober 20, 2024October 20, 20240614 BY DEEPIKA BHAN It is quite intriguing that a man who is designated as a terrorist in India is being treated as an asset in Read more
Perspective Gun violence in America: Thoughts, prayers, flowers, and candles are futile without actionVeenaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by VeenaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 202401181 DR. SHAILENDRA PALVIA AND SUBHOJIT ROY* Cover photo: Ahimsa volunteers at a recent meet. Gun violence is a leading cause of death in the United Read more
Perspective Acclaiming Indian civilization’s contribution to the worldVeenaAugust 14, 2024August 15, 2024 by VeenaAugust 14, 2024August 15, 202401474 BY PARVEEN CHOPRA New York, NY, August 14, 2024: On November 5, Kamala Harris may be elected as the first South Asian President of the Read more
Perspective Social media post sparks debate on quality of life in India vs. USAVeenaJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024 by VeenaJuly 9, 2024July 9, 202412954 NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT A social media post by Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi, an Indian national touring the US, has sparked a heated discussion on the Read more
Perspective T20 World Cup triumph a reminder of how cricket & emotions are a great unifying forceVeenaJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by VeenaJuly 1, 2024July 1, 202401601 When Anrich Nortje’s heave off Arshdeep Singh on the last ball of South Africa’s innings went to the mid-wicket fielder for a single, Rohit Sharma Read more
Perspective Home is where the heart is: An immigrant reflects on what belonging means to himVeenaMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by VeenaMay 2, 2024May 2, 202401873 BY SAMEER BHIDE* In 2020, due to the pandemic, my visit to the motherland lasted 14 months. I had arrived in Mumbai, India just before Read more
Perspective 50 & Fabulous: Finding Self-Love, and Celebrating UnapologeticallyVeenaMarch 30, 2024March 30, 2024 by VeenaMarch 30, 2024March 30, 202402900 BY NEHA NEGANDHI* Cover photo courtesy: Neha Negandhi I was quietly anticipating this milestone year. Turning 50 is the gem on the crown. It’s the Read more