Meenakshi Iyer

In an exclusive chat with Indian Star, the prolific Indian American writer, commentator, and journalist says India needs to dramatically upgrade its scientific R&D to stop brain drain and help transform the world

The musical ensemble took root in Mauritius after the first batch of 36 indentured laborers from Bihar arrived at Port Louis 1834

A media veteran of over 40 years, Tarun Basu brings forth an anthology of essays by leading Indian-Americans and Indians in the book, ‘Kamala Harris and The Rise of Indian Americans’

Split from their families and at the risk of losing jobs, Indian expatriates are stranded in states like Kerala due to stringent travel restrictions imposed by GCC countries

Saharanpur-born Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh Gupta are at the root of South Africa's longest-running probe on misappropriation of state assets

The Indian community in Afghanistan faces serious threats of kidnapping and violence as the security situation in the country gets increasingly volatile

India, with its rich history and tradition, continues to face challenges related to its colonial past, says Indo-Canadian academic and community services champion, Dr Balbir Gurm

As per the Sharia law, if one causes the death or injury of another person, accidentally or intentionally, he or she must pay the victim's family “diya” or "blood money”