This edition moves from astrophysics to New York politics to the quieter question of spiritual intelligence in the age of AI. From Indian-origin excellence abroad to ideas that travel without visas.
Let’s go
THE BIG STORY
Indian Astrophysicist wins prestigious RAS medal
An Indian-born astrophysicist with a RAS gold medal to his name, Shri Kulkarni represents a generation of Indian scientists who quietly reshaped global science.
Kulkarni’s journey from India to the frontlines of astrophysics, and his recognition by the Royal Astronomical Society, underlines the depth of Indian-origin influence in cutting-edge research. He is also known in India as the brother-in-law of N. R. Narayana Murthy, though his scientific reputation stands firmly on its own.
Why it matters:
For Indians abroad, stories like Kulkarni’s are reminders that global prestige is often earned far from the spotlight, through decades of intellectual rigour rather than viral success.
Driving the news:
Kulkarni’s life and work have drawn renewed attention following fresh interest in Indian-origin scientists shaping Western institutions.
NRI Watch
Socialist vs billionaire: Why Zohran Mamdani’s NYPD equation matters
New York politics is rarely simple, and Zohran Mamdani sits at its most volatile intersection.
Mamdani’s relationship with the NYPD leadership has become central to his political positioning, revealing how power, policing, and ideology collide in America’s largest city. For Indian-origin politicians abroad, it is also a case study in navigating institutions that are often suspicious of disruption.
OFFBEAT
In the AI age, spiritual intelligence still matters
As artificial intelligence accelerates, an older question returns: what does wisdom look like when machines can think faster than humans?
This reflective piece argues that spiritual intelligence, not computational power, may be the defining human skill of the future. In a world obsessed with efficiency and optimisation, it is a gentle reminder that meaning does not scale like code.
Disclaimer
Views expressed above are the author’s own.
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