India at Davos, the India–EU breakthrough, and the spirit of January 26

India at Davos, the India–EU breakthrough, and the spirit of January 26

By: Dr Avi Verma As India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26, reaffirming the strength of its Constitution, democratic institutions, and national unity, the country also projected growing influence on the global stage. That same week at the World Economic Forum

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India at No. 4: A moment of pride, purpose, and global promise

India at No. 4: A moment of pride, purpose, and global promise

By: Dr Avi Verma India’s emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy marks a defining inflection point in the nation’s post-independence journey. With a nominal GDP now exceeding $4 trillion, India has moved decisively into the top tier of global economic powers—behind only the

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Celebrating new beginnings on the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal

Celebrating new beginnings on the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal

By: Dr Avi Verma As the calendar turns toward mid-January, the IndoUS Tribune team extends its heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to the Indian community across the globe on the joyous occasions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal. These vibrant harvest festivals, celebrated

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After Maduro, who’s next? Trump’s ‘run the country’ doctrine and the strategic wake-up call for India

After Maduro, who’s next? Trump’s ‘run the country’ doctrine and the strategic wake-up call for India

By: Dr Avi Verma The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces marks a geopolitical rupture unlike anything seen since the end of the Cold War. This was not a proxy conflict, not a covert operation acknowledged years later, and not

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Navigating a harder world: Entering 2026 with eyes open

Navigating a harder world: Entering 2026 with eyes open

By: Dr Avi Verma As we step into 2026, we do so without illusions. The past year made one thing unmistakably clear: the global order many assumed was permanent is no longer intact. What replaced it in 2025 was not chaos, but something

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December 25 is more than Christmas: A day of Tulsi, sacrifice, and truth behind the celebration, conscience, and civilizational memory

December 25 is more than Christmas: A day of Tulsi, sacrifice, and truth behind the celebration, conscience, and civilizational memory

By: Dr. Avi Verma December 25 is celebrated across the world as Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, whose message of love, compassion, sacrifice, forgiveness, and service to humanity has inspired billions across centuries. Christmas is not merely a festival of lights, gifts, and

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Standing against hatred, standing with our Jewish brothers and sisters

Standing against hatred, standing with our Jewish brothers and sisters

By: Dr Avi Verma The IndoUS Tribune strongly condemns the recent attacks, threats, and acts of intimidation targeting Jewish places of worship and community institutions in the United States and around the world. An attack on a synagogue or any place of worship

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India’s cultural rise on the global stage: Diwali shines brighter than ever

India’s cultural rise on the global stage: Diwali shines brighter than ever

By: Dr Avi Verma IndoUS Tribune celebrates a moment of immense pride and global acknowledgment as India’s cultural heritage accelerates its impact on the world stage. Following widespread global observance of Hindu Heritage Month, where communities across continents embraced and honored Hindu culture, India has

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A new era of national confidence: India’s progress at home and abroad

A new era of national confidence: India’s progress at home and abroad

By: Dr Avi Verma India stands today as one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient nations—rising confidently on the strength of visionary leadership, transformative governance, and an unwavering belief in its civilizational destiny. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation has undergone

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G20 South Africa 2025 — India’s rising leadership amid global fractures

G20 South Africa 2025 — India’s rising leadership amid global fractures

By: Dr Avi Verma The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg will be remembered not for its ceremonial speeches or grand photo-ops, but for the geopolitical tremors it exposed. Convened for the first time on African soil, the South Africa G20 carried immense symbolic

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Publisher’s note: The tariff tango – a retreat or a reroute?

Publisher’s note: The tariff tango – a retreat or a reroute?

By: Dr. Avi Verma, Publisher The recent executive order from President Trump rolling back “reciprocal” tariffs on hundreds of food products—including staples like beef, coffee, bananas, and spices—has sent ripples through Washington and global markets. The move, which exempts over 200 items from

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A deal to end the shutdown — but at what political cost?

A deal to end the shutdown — but at what political cost?

By: Dr. Avi Verma After forty-three exhausting days, a deal has finally reopened the United States government. Federal workers are back on the job, air traffic controllers have returned to full staffing, SNAP benefits have been restored, and millions of Americans dependent on

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Celebrating two years of IndoUS Tribune: A journey of growth, voice, and vision

Celebrating two years of IndoUS Tribune: A journey of growth, voice, and vision

By: Dr Avi Verma As we mark the second anniversary of IndoUS Tribune, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride for what we have achieved together. What began as a small effort to connect the Indian diaspora with meaningful stories and authentic voices

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Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month 2025

Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month 2025

By: Dr Avi Verma Honoring faith, culture, and global contributions October 2025 marks a historic and joyous occasion for Hindus worldwide, as communities across the globe celebrate Hindu Heritage Month. In the United States, the Mayor of Chicago, along with governors of numerous states,

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The cloud monopoly: Is the internet too dependent on Amazon?

The cloud monopoly: Is the internet too dependent on Amazon?

By: Dr. Avi Verma The massive Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage this week sent shockwaves across the digital world — not only because it briefly silenced platforms like Snapchat, WhatsApp, Venmo, and several airline and banking systems, but because it exposed an uncomfortable

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Trump’s breakthrough moment: Can his bold diplomacy redefine global peace?

Trump’s breakthrough moment: Can his bold diplomacy redefine global peace?

By: Dr. Avi Verma The Middle East has seen many attempts at peace — many collapsing under mistrust, political pressures, and extremism. But in a dramatic turn, former President Donald J. Trump has helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that has not only

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From Nehru’s blunder to today’s missed seat: India still paying the price for lost opportunities

From Nehru’s blunder to today’s missed seat: India still paying the price for lost opportunities

By Dr. Avi Verma Few decisions have defined India’s global position as profoundly as Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s choice in the early 1950s to decline informal offers from both the United States and the Soviet Union — offers that could have secured India

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Government shutdown 2025 – Smart politics or sheer arrogance?

Government shutdown 2025 – Smart politics or sheer arrogance?

By: Dr Avi Verma Washington has done it again. The federal government has shut down, leaving the American public to bear the brunt of political gridlock. Paychecks for federal workers are frozen in limbo, small businesses face delays in accessing loans, national parks

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GST reform 2025: simplification or cosmetic change? A critical analysis

GST reform 2025: simplification or cosmetic change? A critical analysis

By Dr. Avi Verma India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was once hailed as the most ambitious tax reform since Independence, promising “one nation, one tax” and a seamless marketplace. Eight years later, its journey has been far from smooth. Frequent amendments, confusing

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Balancing accountability and free speech in the wake of tragedy

Balancing accountability and free speech in the wake of tragedy

By: Dr. Avi Verma The tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of anger, grief, and public reckoning in America. Beyond the personal loss, the aftermath has opened a larger national debate—how far does the First Amendment go in

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