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Amitav Ghosh’s ‘Smoke and Ashes’ is a Deep Dive Into Economic and Cultural History of Opium and Its Impact on World History

When Amitav Ghosh began the research for “The Ibis Trilogy” ten years ago, “he was…

Howzat, America: Major League Cricket Launched in Dallas with Six Teams of International and American Players

Cricket fans in America rejoice. The sport is finally seeing the light of day with…

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Indian Street Food and Ain’t Afraid to Eat

From time immemorial happiness is connected to food. Whereas nothing can come close to the taste of…

One Hot Summer Day: Beat the Chennai-like Heat With This Cool Badam Kheer Drink

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer), is a scrumptious, creamy drink that’s popularly served during Indian celebrations…

Field of Dreams: Indian American Teen Arjun Nimmala Among Top-15 Pick of Major League Baseball Draft Class

For years, Florida teenager Arjun Nimmala spent more time on a cricket field in India…

Ken Mathew Becomes First Indian American, First Person of Color to be Sworn-in Mayor of Stafford, Texas

Ken Mathew wants to support Stafford, Texas’ status as the largest in the state, and…

Desis ‘n’ Dating: No Swiping Right or Left But Taking a ‘Leap’ Towards Authentic In-Person Connections

In the age of dating apps and swiping fatigue, it’s refreshing to find a social…

Out of Africa: A Nomadic Adventure With My Girlfriends in the Sands of Namib Desert

Although the Kalahari, with its short bush (and shorter bushmen), has been a place of…

Move Over Marie Kondo. Meet Interior Decorator Fariha Nasir Who Will Redesign Your Home, Not Just Closet

Move over Marie Kondo. America needs more than a closet organizer. Meet Fariha Nasir, Houston-based,…

Texas Rangers Prospect Kumar Rocker to Have Shoulder Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has a torn ligament in his right elbow and…

Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’ Among Most Banned Books in First Half of 2022-23 School Year

Poet Rupi Kaur’s debut book “Milk and Honey,” which explores issues of sexual assault and…

When We Were Sisters: South Asian American Author Fatimah Asghar Wins Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

A novel about three young Muslim American girls who get through a neglected childhood won…