A staggering 78% of Afghans believe their country is heading in the wrong direction under Taliban rule, according to a recent UN survey. This stark reality underscores the precariousness of any engagement with the current regime, and raises critical questions about India’s recent interactions, particularly the visit of Taliban officials to Deoband. The resulting domestic … Read more
The Arthritis Epidemic: Why Younger Generations Face a Lifetime of Joint Pain – And What’s Next Nearly 58.5 million US adults have been diagnosed with arthritis, and that number is climbing – alarmingly, among younger demographics. While traditionally considered a condition affecting the elderly, arthritis is now increasingly diagnosed in individuals in their 30s and … Read more
The Unfolding Crisis in the Himalayas: How Climate Change and Unplanned Development are Redefining Risk Every year, the monsoon season brings predictable anxieties to the Himalayan region. But the recent landslide in Himachal Pradesh, burying a moving bus and claiming at least 18 lives, isn’t simply a tragic recurrence. It’s a stark warning. A staggering … Read more