Comments from a cross-section of people in America and India. by Parveen Chopra Editor, ALotusInTheMud.com Being editor of ALotusInTheMud.com does not make me immune to getting affected by political polarization. At a recent family get-together in India, the conversation veered to politics,...
By Dr Jagdish Batra How does democracy work in India and how does the Indian Prime Minister influence more than 1.4 billion people from different socio-cultural backgrounds? This has been a matter of some curiosity among people as also the...
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee The Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visited Dhaka from 8–9 May. He was the first high-level Indian official to visit Bangladesh after the election of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s new government in January 2024. As Bangladesh remains...
Illegal smoke and cannabis shops stand in the way of the legal cannabis market, taking money out of the registers of small business owners trying to earn a living, many of whom are formerly justice-involved Eric Adams When we came...
Pakistani leadership expected that President Raisi will put the issue of the Iran Pakistan Gas Pipeline on the table for discussion. Pakistan after setting multiple deadlines from 2010 have failed to initiate the project fearing US sanctions as well as...
Community Op-Ed For our young people, especially young people of color, we are helping them discover their passion through our Pathways to an Inclusive Economy, Summer Rising, and Summer Youth Employment programs Eric Adams Since day one, our administration has...
While speculations are rife regarding the spread of the Israel-Hamas armed conflict to other parts of the region, there is a high probability for the Persian Gulf to get engaged in the war. Before delving into the impact on the...
Eric Adams Halfway through our first term, it is time to look back on and celebrate all we have accomplished together. Four years after COVID-19 forced our city to a standstill, New York is back. With crime down, jobs up,...
By Ashu Maan On 14 April 2024, an unprecedented escalation occurred in the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran. Iran launched a sophisticated attack on Israel, employing drones, cruise missiles, and rocket fire, marking a critical juncture in their longstanding...
Construction for the first phase of housing at Willets is already underway — a year ahead of schedule. The first 880 affordable homes are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The next phase will include the remaining...
