PERSPECTIVES

The Age of Trump: Why Hindu Nationalists Need to Make Their Peace With Western Liberalism 

No one expected Indians and Indian Americans to find themselves in the middle of a…

Blow Hot, Blow Cold: What the Second Coming of Trump Means for Indian Americans

President Elect-Donald Trump will be administered the oath of office as President of the United…

It’s a Small World: Disney’s Iconic Boat Ride Has Taken a New Meaning For Me

As an Indian immigrant, I’ve had the privilege of exploring my home country, India, and…

Why USA Needs its Own Equivalent of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

The strength and prospects of a society lie in its ability to unite its people…

Christmas in LA: A Nostalgic Stroll Down Rodeo Drive Where the Past and Present Blend Seamlessly

Thirty years ago, I found myself enchanted by the glamour of Los Angeles, particularly the…

Second Season of ‘Bandish Bandits’ Offers Dynamic Narrative, Flawed Characters, Vibrant Musical Immersion

“Bandish Bandits” has become a cultural phenomenon among the Indian diaspora since its debut on…

Alia Bhatt’s Commanding Performance Elevates ‘Jigra,” Making it a Decent Cinematic Experience 

In a refreshing departure from Bollywood’s traditional portrayal of sibling relationships, “Jigra” underscores the strength…

Requiem for Allarakha: The World of Music Has Been Stunned and Silenced With the Passing of Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi sahib (March 9, 1951 – December 15, 2024) is no…

’No Good Deed:’ A Tale of Lust, Greed, Anger, Jealousy, Guilt, Courage, and Redemption

Netflix’s “No Good Deed,” created by Liz Feldman, is a dizzying, twisted dark domestic dramedy.…

Coming Back to ‘Dhaa’: Zakir Hussain Exists in Every Beat of Rhythm We Hear

Zakir Hussain’s hands with which he touched the world were very soft. I wondered how…

‘Thangalaan’ is a Fearless Reclamation of History and Identity of the Oppressed

Pa. Ranjith’s “Thangalaan,” now available on Netflix, stands as a monumental achievement, blending history, politics,…

A Quiet Luminescence of Being: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a Tale of Survival, Resilience, and Quiet Rebellion

‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a haunting and poetic portrayal of three women bound…