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India and America: Why Getting Along Still Matters

July 2, 2026

Back in the 1970s, when left-wing protests filled India’s streets, the Soviet Union was the great friend everyone talked about. Fast-forward to today, and nothing dominates Indian minds more than the United States. The relationship between New Delhi and Washington has grown far beyond simple diploma

politics

Health Rules Get a Religious Focus – What’s Really Changing?

July 1, 2026

The federal government is shifting how it handles civil rights in health care. A major agency just got a new job: protecting religious freedoms even when they clash with other rights. The Department of Health and Human Services now says its civil-rights office will stop any program that tries to for

opinion

A Mixed Bag: What Does America Really Stand For?

June 30, 2026

Every country has moments that make its people pause and ask, "What do we even represent? " America seems to be having one of those moments right now. Some folks feel proud, others feel let down, and a whole lot of people are just confused. A recent collection of essays got people talking about the

politics

Understanding Iran: Why Trump's Approach Didn't Work

June 29, 2026

Trump’s decision to take military action against Iran early this year was driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its aggressive behavior in the region. While the U. S. weakened parts of Iran’s military, the strategy didn’t force Iran to back down. Instead, Iran paused talks, tightened co

politics

Christian faith is splitting US politics in two

June 28, 2026

America’s churches aren’t growing, but politicians who claim to speak for God definitely are. A new push wants public money flowing to religious groups and more space for faith in public schools and workplaces. On one side, JD Vance and others argue the country was founded as a “Christian nation” an

politics

Park Displays Stay Down as Legal Fight Over History Continues

June 24, 2026

A federal appeals court recently decided the Trump administration doesn’t have to put back more than fifty exhibits removed from national parks before the country’s upcoming 250th celebration. The decision means visitors won’t see displays about slavery or climate change this summer, even though a l

politics

When Courts Step In: Rules Against Broad Immigration Arrests at Courthouses

June 24, 2026

A federal judge in California recently blocked new rules that let immigration officers arrest people inside courthouses and hold them longer in temporary cells. The judge said the rules had no clear reasoning and were put in place without proper explanation. This ruling affects how immigration enfor

politics

Court backs government in green card immigration dispute

June 24, 2026

The Supreme Court recently ruled 6-3 in favor of the government’s immigration policies, impacting green card holders. The case involved Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident who was detained on parole after returning from a short trip abroad. Federal officers claimed he was suspected of counterf

environment

How women's work shapes India's environmental and social struggles

June 23, 2026

Two recent films from India look at how women handle tough tasks in rural areas. One follows female leaders running villages in Uttarakhand, showing a hopeful picture where women make key decisions and manage local resources. Yet behind the scenes, these women often depend on government help that is

science

GPR84: The quiet but important role of a cell receptor in disease

June 23, 2026

Cells in the body work like tiny factories, each with its own set of tools to keep things running smoothly. One of those tools is a receptor called GPR84, which sits on the surface of certain immune cells. When it gets activated, it acts like an alarm bell, signaling the body to ramp up inflammation