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Will Someone Tell  Divia Thani Why Wearing a Sari is Not an Act of Resistance

Every so often a piece of writing comes along that is so spectacularly tone deaf…

I am Proud to Be From Minneapolis, Nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Its Resistance to Violent Authoritarianism

I was watching Anderson Cooper’s interview with the “pink coat lady” when I made a…

Minnesota Nice and Strong: When Minneapolis Became the Cold Front of a Moral Uprising

Who knew Minneapolis would be the city where the revolution began. In the frozen heart…

Remembering Netaji on His 129th Birth Anniversary: ‘Fanaticism is the Greatest Thorn in the Path of Cultural Intimacy’

On the 129th birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose (January 23, 2026), we must remember his…

Indian Apartheid: How Systematic Exclusion of Indian Muslims in Education and Housing is Ghettoizing a Community

I grew up in Delhi in the 1980s. My school was close to home, and…

The American Rip: Are We The Good Guys (A.W.T.G.G.) When It Comes to Venezuela, Greenland Or Iran?

There is a certain kind of confidence, a particular brand of self-assurance, that has become…

Love Actually: Our Family’s Trek Through London’s History, Heritage, and High Tea

London’s fascinating dichotomy is what hits you first when you land, a perfect blend of…

A Ballad of Loss, Grief and Healing: How Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Stuns the Audience With Its Fragile Beauty

I never expected to encounter another woman like Scarlett O’Hara on the big screen—but then…

Violence Against Immigrants and Citizens in Minneapolis is No Different From Violence Against Minorities in India

Minneapolis is running out of shock. That may be the most alarming sign of all.…

Not a Retreat, But a Return: Rediscovering Classical Ayurveda for Modern American Lives

In an age of biohacking, wearables, supplements, and endless wellness trends, many Americans are searching…

The Violence of Uniformity: ‘Parasakthi’ Reminds Us Hindi Hegemony is Not a Historical Artifact But a Recurring Force

I walked into Parasakthi expecting a political period film. I walked out realizing I had watched many…

Much Ado About a Molehill: Is the Condition of Indian Americans As Precarious As the New York Times Article Suggests?

The New York Times opinion article published at the end of the year drew wide…