From the margins to the Constitution: How BR Ambedkar became a nation builder

by Charu Thakur | Apr 14, 2025

(April 14, 2025) In the crowded chawls of Bombay in the early 1900s, a young boy could often be found hunched over borrowed books, lost in the world of ideas while the city roared around him. His name was Bhimrao Ambedkar or BR Ambedkar, and he belonged to a caste...

The Accidental Advocate: How Shreya Nallamothu paved the way for child influencer protections

by Charu Thakur | Mar 7, 2025

(March 7, 2025) In 2025, California finally stepped up. A new law made headlines, mandating that child influencers—kids who racked up millions of views online—must receive a fair share of their earnings. It was hailed as a victory for young content creators. But...

Dancy D’Souza: The only Asian nominee for The Liberator Awards 2025 amidst deportation turmoil

by Amrita Priya | Feb 8, 2025

(February 8, 2025) In the Trump 2.0 administration, as deportation policies grow more stringent, trafficking victims face an added layer of fear, often threatened with removal rather than receiving protection. For Ohio-based Dancy D’Souza, this reality is deeply...

Rise of the Samosa Caucus in Trump 2.0: Indian American representation at its peak in 2025

by Amrita Priya | Jan 21, 2025

(January 21, 2025) Coined by Congressman Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi, the term “Samosa Caucus” playfully acknowledges the shared heritage of Indian American lawmakers while celebrating their significant contributions in US politics. As the United...

From India to Illinois: Dip Patel’s journey to reshape US immigration laws

by Charu Thakur | Dec 15, 2024

(December 15, 2024) It was supposed to be a simple visit to Canada. Padma, a middle schooler from Houston, thought her family was on a vacation. Instead, she found herself sitting in a waiting room at the American Embassy in Ottawa, her excitement replaced by...