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Caste Discrimination in the U.S. Shapeshifts Taking Different Forms Based On the Local Ecosystem

As April comes to an end and with it the festivities celebrating the Dalit History…

Indian Protesters Resort to Urdu Poetic Tradition to Resist Modi’s Hindu Nationalism

India’s government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, implemented the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, or…

Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ Fails to Capture Caste Realities and Complex Legacy of the Dalit Singer

Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ tries to bring the story of the iconic Punjabi singer…

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,…

A Wedding to Remember: When Age Old Traditions Coalesce With Modern Trends to Make Memorable Memories

As the world was obsessing over Ambanis’ pre-wedding events, I had a little obsession of…

‘A Kiss In Kashmir’: A Conversation With Indian American Engineer-turned-author Monica Saigal

Setting trends and taking charge, Monica Saigal is doing it all. Engineer by profession and…

Cosmic Dance of the Divine: A Hindu Perspective of Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse

In the realm of Hindu Dharma, eclipses aren’t just celestial events; they’re profound moments pulsating…

Khaled Hosseini’s  ‘The Kite Runner’ Adapted to Stage by San Jose State University Professor Enthralls and Entertains

Broadway on Tour version of “The Kite Runner,” a play with music, adapted by San…

An Aunty in Goa: The Uncommon Privilege of an Indian Woman Traversing the Lonely Planet

Goa has river dolphins that one can see from boat tours that depart from Miramar…

An Adaptation of Euripides’ ‘Hecuba’ Unwittingly Alludes to the Greek Tragedy Playing Out in Gaza

Watching the brilliant cast of “Hecuba” alongside a perceptive audience is a gut-punch experience. Together,…

Dharmic Feminine Divine: Hindu Women Look to Ancient Goddesses for Guidance On Modern Feminism

Preity Upala has lived more than a few lives. After a career as an investment…

Rising Hinduphobia : Countering Misrepresentation and Fear-Mongering Against Hindu Americans

“It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the…