Neelam Verma 1971

Masculinity in Corporate America: The Need for Gender Inclusivity

Meta’s Masculinity Makeover: Is Mark Zuckerberg Turning Back the Clock on Workplace Equality? Dr Neelam Batra-Verma Masculinity in Corporate America Is corporate feminism—once a badge of honor for Meta (formerly Facebook)—coming to an end? That’s the question the world is asking after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent remarks on a podcast sparked controversy. Meta’s bold …

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War Clouds Over South Asia: The India-Pakistan Question

Analysis By Dr. Abhinav Pandya  After the brutal murder of 28 Hindu tourists in Pahalgam in the conflict-ridden Jammu and Kashmir on 22nd April by terrorists of The Resistance Force (TRF), a proxy outfit of Pakistan-sponsored and based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the entire India is enraged and seething with anger. The initial state of shock is …

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THE BURDEN OF IMMIGRATION: POLITICS, IDENTITY, AND CONSEQUENCES

With President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, immigration policy in the U.S. has once again taken a hard turn, setting off a ripple effect across the world. President Trump wasted no time enforcing his hardline immigration policies. Within days of taking office, he signed a flurry of executive orders reinforcing the southern border, …

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Bangladesh’s Strategic Shift creates regional tensions

The political landscape of South Asia is witnessing a significant shift as Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, strengthens ties with Pakistan, a country that was once its greatest adversary. Since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, Yunus has engaged in multiple meetings with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while notably sidelining India. The …

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Sleep Divorce: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Sleep Habits!

Dr Neelam Batra Verma Sleep Divorce: A survey conducted in the US in 2021 said that at least one-third of American couples prefer to sleep alone. According to a study published in a journal titled Psychoneuroendocrinology, poor sleep can affect your relationship, as insufficient sleep certainly is a growing health problem. Sleep Divorce!! Ever heard …

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Shattered dreams

Dr Neelam Batra-Verma Shattered dreams, tragic deaths, and a call for justice. South Asian immigrants in Canada face a harsh reality. Two recent, heart-breaking incidents have cast a somber shadow over the South Asian community in Canada. The untimely deaths of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur and 22-year-old Jashandeep Singh Mann, both young immigrants with aspirations for …

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Forget Omeprazole, Turmeric Proves to Be the Real Digestive Hero

Dr Neelam Batra Verma Turmeric outperforms omeprazole in reducing indigestion, offering natural healing without harmful side effects. Move over Omeprazole, there’s a new (or rather, ancient) spice in town, which is giving the drug a run for its money. And it’s probably already sitting in your kitchen spice rack. Yes, we’re talking about our humble …

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