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I am an Indian American Volunteer at ‘Afghan Women Forward.’ Afghan Children Need Our Help. Please Donate

The crisis in Afghanistan was something I had always known about, lingering in the back…

The Story of Velveteen Cat: When the Fairy Whispered ‘You Should Go, the Little Girl Will Be Waiting For You’

Once upon a time, there was a Velveteen Cat made from soft fur with ears…

Hydra-Headed Hindu Nationalism: The Roots and Branches of Rising Hindu Extremism in the United States

When the next phase of the grand Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, N.J. is completed…

It’s Time to Break the Silence on Menstruation and End Stigma Attached to Periods in Indian Society

Menstruation is a biological process that occurs in every woman’s life. While some women are…

FOB (Faces Of Bigotry): Assimilating South Asian Americans Are Agents of White Supremacy

I learned early in my life that wearing my favorite orange and pink striped kurta…

I am a Dalit Sikh Woman. Here’s an Account of My Journey to Healing in the Campaign to Ban Caste Discrimination in America

I am proud to be a young, Dalit woman fighting for caste equity alongside Councilmember…

HSS Youth in Aurora, Illinois, Honored With ‘Service Above Self MLK Youth Leadership Award’

On August 28th, 1963, a hopeful man stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial in…

Namaste Neosporin: Straddling American Culture at School and Indian Culture at Home

“Hey Sid, you’re bleeding.” It was a bit of a shock, to see the gash…

A Young Indian American’s Reflections on Swami Vivekananda on His 160th Birth Anniversary

As a second-generation Indian American and Hindu, realizing my dual identities and understanding my faith…

Red Stairs and Nicknames: What ‘The Namesake’ Taught Me About the Many Meanings of Home

Over the winter holidays, I read the novel, The Namesake, written by the celebrated Indian…

The Browning of the West: Rishi Sunak, Priyanka Chopra and the Myth of South Asian Representation

The South Asian diaspora has lately celebrated the appointment of Rishi Sunak, the first person…

Why My Mother Braved Flash Floods, Rain and Fog to Cast Her Vote: To Safeguard My Freedom and My Choice

My mother came home late. She said she went to vote. I was mad at…