India, July 5 -- At 250 years old, the story of the United States is no longer a singular narrative, but a grand anthology of plural voices. The Indian American community stands as a tribute to the lasting vitality of the American experiment.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

As the United States of America celebrates its semi-quincentennial this year, the nation stands at a crossroads. And as Americans across the length and breadth of this vast land-from sea to shining sea-and beyond gather around their barbecue and watch the spectacular fireworks in the night sky, this milestone also invites reflection and assessment of the Great American Experiment.

The American experience, unique in many ways, is an ongoing journey in "pursuit of a m...