Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, a personal reflection on what was lost, the courage that answered it, and the responsibility of remembering — without letting grief become hatred toward any community.
Pani puri is one of India's most loved street foods — but does it actually deserve the hype? A humorous, honest take on golgappa, puchka, nostalgia, and Indian food culture.
A night at a Detroit Red Wings hockey game became much more than a sporting experience for Dr. Vijay Kumar. Surrounded by the energy of Detroit hockey, he found powerful reminders about resilience, teamwork, discipline, leadership, community, physical health, and the importance of getting back up whenever life knocks us down.
Boxing is far more than a sport—it is a lesson in discipline, resilience, humility, and personal growth. Through his first experience inside the boxing gym, Dr. Vijay Kumar reflects on why the toughest opponent we ever face is often ourselves and how every challenge becomes an opportunity to grow.
True success is not measured by luxury, titles, or possessions, but by the character we cultivate, the humility we practice, and the lives we positively influence. This personal reflection explores why integrity, gratitude, and kindness remain the most meaningful achievements of all.