MILLENNIALS

The Essence of Neroli: In Ayurveda, Bitter Orange is Known for Its Rejuvenating Nature

This week, we turn our attention to neroli (from the Bitter Orange Tree), this is a…

The Radiance of Rosemary: Exploring the Connections Between Ancient Knowledge and Modern Skin Science

In the Bay Area, rosemary seems to grow everywhere, wild and unbothered, spilling over fences,…

The Radiance of Saffron: Exploring the Connections Between Ancient Knowledge and Modern Skin Science

On a recent trip to India, I found myself reflecting on how traditional skincare rituals,…

Maharajah Beats Magician: How Diljit Dosanjh Outshone Shah Rukh Khan at the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion’s most anticipated global events, brought together a stunning…

‘Kinds of Kindness’: A Surgical Examination of Human Interactions and Manipulation by Yorgos Lanthimos

“Kinds of Kindness” is abstract, visceral, and downright stunning. The film pulls you in with…

‘Vaazhai’: Mari Selvaraj’s Searing Exposé of the Layers of Systemic Caste Oppression and Childhood Trauma

Tamil film “Vaazhai” was originally intended to be Mari Selvaraj’s debut, a project born from…

From Temple to Temple: Lord Ram’s Two-Month-Long Road Trip Through the United States

For the past month, four road-trippers have been making their way across the United States,…

Indian Americans Recognize That the Underrepresented Need to Be Elevated But Not Through Race-conscious Solutions

The listlessness has kicked in, and a wave of senioritis is sweeping through high schools…

American Ulema: How Muslim Religious Scholars are Emulating Christian Evangelicals By Embracing Prosperity Gospels

In times of profound injustice and oppression, we turn to religious leaders as moral compasses…

Lalit Kumar’s Poetry Collection Rekindles the Stories of Many Migrants Who Were Called to California

In December 2023, I was given an advanced copy of “Yosemite of My Heart: Poems…

After 500 Years, Shri Ram Finds His Divine Voice. And So Too, It Seems, the Hindu-American Community

I don’t remember the first time I heard the name Rama. I suspect no one…

Seven Bangladeshi Americans Indicted for Two Separate Violent Kidnappings in Queens

A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted seven Bangladeshi Americans for two alleged kidnappings in…