Viewpoints

By Dr. Ausaf Sayeed 10/6/25 Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b. September 18, 1963) is a former career diplomat and Ambassador from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), having served the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for nearly 34 years. He has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure, contributing significantly to India’s diplomatic, political, and economic engagements across the globe. He served as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles and Consul

By Ariella Adjangba-Baker   5/31/25      The horror that swept through my entire school upon learning a teacher had been fired for possession of illegal photographs is etched in my memory.                     Although rumors of his crimes circulated for months, I dismissed them as hearsay. After my principal obtained proof from his laptop that confirmed the rumors, however, I had no reason to question their validity. His contract termination begged one

By Anshul Nadendla 9/28/25         Recently, I was invited by the United Nations Youth Office to serve as a Youth Delegate at the United Nations 80th General Assembly. As a part of this week-long event, I also represented youth voices throughout the NYC Climate Week, engaging in conferences hosted by Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Princeton University, and Deloitte.        I am incredibly grateful to the UN Youth Office for this truly transformative experience

By  Anshul Nadendla    12/20/24          “If we come home, it means debts. If we work there, it means hardship. These are our circumstances.”                             – Durgaya, 38         Durgaya, unable to find work in his hometown of Jagtial, India, journeyed to Dubai in search of work in 2016. While there, he worked arduously as a gardener for a beachfront resort.