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COVID-19 hard times call for an international philanthropic network
In times of crises such as flooding, hurricanes, and earthquakes, there is a substantial need for philanthropic assistance. Because of the unprecedented global crisis caused by the COVID19 pandemic – which as of this moment has...May 21, 2020 758 0 -
Artificial Intelligence: A new era or the end?
“When sorrows come,” groaned Claudius in Hamlet, “they come not single spies, but in battalions.” Our world knows what he meant. Consider: There is the imminent threat of climate change—and we can see its devastating impact...Sep 11, 2022 1429 0 -
South Asia’s sizzling summer – a window into climate-hit future
Wide-ranging repercussions for people and economies ...Read MoreApr 29, 2022 904 0 -
Will Imran Khan survive politcal rivals’ no-trust move?
Political tussle and economic woes signal uncertainty ...Read MoreMar 14, 2022 551 2 -
The Mingling of the Oceans
Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, father of Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, in the 17th century, Image: Rajesnewdelhi/Wikipedia THE BRIGHT LIGHT When in 1652, Dara Shikoh was formally declared the...Dec 25, 2021 3874 2 -
What Kamala Harris means for South Asian Americans and US South Asia policy
By Akbar Ahmed and Amitav Acharya The election of the Biden-Harris ticket in the US Presidential election is a moment of reckoning for the South Asian community in the US and the US policy towards South...Nov 13, 2020 855 0 -
The romance of the old Frontier during the British colonial era
British colonialism in the Indian subcontinent has long been a fierce topic of debate. Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, and the British all have their own deeply held personal thoughts about the long-lasting impact that the British Raj...Oct 23, 2020 741 0 -
The day I went on air without break to support America’s interfaith conversation
On that tragic Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, I was called on to address the emergency after the second tower in New York was hit by the terrorist plane. On the way to the Radio...Sep 11, 2020 1170 0 -
Kamala Haaris as VP pick generates enthusiasm among Americans of South Asian origin
Senator Kamila Harris, who has been picked as running mate by presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, is a star on the rise known for strong positions on national and foreign policy issues. As the first black candidate...Aug 12, 2020 976 0 -
Ladakh clash leaves 20 Indian soldiers dead; Chinese losses unspecified
In a dangerous turn in their weeks-long tensions, Chinese and Indian troops clashed in a face-to-face standoff in Ladakh on their disputed Himalayan border, resulting in deaths of 20 Indian forces and deaths or injuries to...Jun 17, 2020 658 0