-
Beloved Community International Expo
-
A bust of Gandhi installed on the lawns of the Consulate
-
Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on her death
-
Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations
-
Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swami ji’s visit reverberates in Atlanta
-
On its 2nd Anniversary, Chai & Just Chat goes global
-
Atlanta hosts Aligarh Associations of North America convention
-
NATA & Atlanta Telugu Samskruthi host Nandi awardee
-
ATS organizes unique feat of mental and literary creativity
-
Inclusion and representation are themes at Asian American Journalists’ Association convention
-
BAGA's first chess tournament
-
Multiple celebrations of Indian Independence Day
-
Sublime Summer for Spirituality
Mumbai Railways: The Great Leveler
STORIES FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S BUSIEST RAILWAYS: While only the hardy and the foolhardy seek out Mumbai’s suburban trains during rush hour, this immense arterial network is indispensable for the city. Over 2,500 rail services transport close to 8 million passengers daily! It is a gritty world of hardened daily commuters and occasional riders in awe of the massive system. As if the bone-crushing rush hour were not difficult enough, the world of Mumbai trains has its share of the bleak. There is grime, not to mention grim accidents—but there are also endearing stories of friendship, romance, and camaraderie. It’s a fascinating world of unique sights, sounds, and characters—passengers, vendors, performers, and more. Above all, it’s a great leveler transporting the poorest of the poor to prosperous businessmen to professionals in ties and jackets. We also tell you about the first motor woman on the city’s railway network, and, of course, the dabbawalas. Read more »
California-based Jeevan Zutshi is a leader of the Kashmir Task Force, California Chapter of Kashmiri Overseas Association, and Indo-American Kashmir Forum. He supports revocation of Article 370. Read more »
INTERVIEW with acclaimed filmmaker GURINDER CHADHA: Inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s music, Chadha’s film Blinded by the Light about a British-Pakistani teen is a tale of family and dreams. Read more »
TALES FROM AN IN-BETWEEN WORLD: Literary writing enables you to see yourself. These short stories show how, as immigrants, we navigate our different worlds with varying degrees of success. Read more »
When it comes to India’s approach towards Kashmir, what matters is, where do Kashmiris themselves stand? A forceful occupation would prove India’s democracy a sham, and may ensnare for decades. Read more »
PM Modi’s reelection deserves better coverage / “Hope conquers fear” for a positive life / What’s on YOUR mind? We’re always happy to entertain diverse viewpoints from readers. Read more »
Thinking about the “second act,” retirement? Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you. Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI), defined by Merriam-Webster as “the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior,” is one of the fastest growing technologies being implemented by businesses today. Read more »
HOW TO BE SLIM AND TRIM THIS SUMMER: Faddish diets are not the solution for losing weight and staying fit, but there are other ways to do it. Why Keto, Paleo, and other fad diets are not magic pills. Read more »
New “Public Charge” Rule to go into effect October 15, 2019 is vastly more restrictive than current policy and could result in significantly higher USCIS denial rates. Read more »
Priyanka Chopra turned 37 with Nick Jonas, his family, and their friends in Miami. Priyanka’s mother and cousin, actress Parineeti Chopra were there--and a five-tier cake and yacht party! Read more »
The name "Amritraj" has returned to tennis again, this time through marriage. Anand’s son, Stephen, a former professional tennis player, married current pro Alison Riske, #37 in the world. Read more »
Ameya Jadhav, a senior at Denmark High School, Alpharetta, Georgia was named National Champion of the ISOGRAD/FBLA TOSA Excel Tournament. TOSA stands for Test on Software Applications. Read more »
Briefs / BOOKS: Polite Society (inspired by Emma) by a man; Here We Are (Silicon Valley memoir); Gun Island (human & animal displacement) by Amitav Ghosh; The Limits of the World (East Africa). Read more »
Nandini Bajpai has received rave reviews for her novels, a hybrid of both desi and American experiences. She writes for young adults. Her latest novel is called "A Match Made in Mehendi." Read more »
Family, affluence, and education are examples of how anything that is created for your well-being can be turned into a disadvantage: Educated people are the ones who are destroying the planet right now. Read more »
