PERSPECTIVES

Rani of Jhansi v. Army of Shiva: Bollywood Appears to Have Become Politicized with a Vengeance

“I am a warrior. I can allow my head to be severed but won’t bow…

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Been a Mentor and Friend for Over 25 Years. May She Rest in Peace

We didn’t hit it off right away. When she was a judge on the D.C.…

There are Artists, Activists and Architects of Our Collective Imagination Among Us

Dipankar talks to me on zoom from an artist retreat in Ely, Minnesota, with winds…

Swami Agnivesh Was One of The Only Hindu Religious Leaders Who Took a Brave Stand Against Hindutva

I first met Swami Agnivesh three years ago at his office in Delhi. I bent…

Berkeley is Set to Name a Street After Kala Bagai a Century After it Drove Her Out. This is her Story

My name is Rani Bagai, and I am the granddaughter of the late Kala Bagai.…

What Makes Kamala Harris’ Candidacy So Cool is the Degree of Inscrutability Around It

“Do you feel proud?” A friend asked me, alluding to my South Asian identity, when…

How President Trump Created the American Pandemic and Ruined My Wedding

As every Desi knows, there are only two noteworthy phases of a person’s life. The…

The Black Square Syndrome: Are You Doing More Harm Than Good with Social Media Activism?

As seen with trends such as the Black Square on #blackouttuesday and the constant reposting…

What if Biden Pledged to Nominate Anita Hill to the Supreme Court to Square His Record on Race/Gender

With over 40 years in public life, Joseph R. Biden is the very embodiment of…

Artistic Intelligence: Some Indian Americans in Silicon Valley Dance to a Different Tune

Engineers of Indian origin in Silicon Valley are known for their creativity, innovation, and ambition.…

How I Found my Voice: Bridging the Gap Between Indian and Western Musical Traditions

I was 7 years old when I first learned the song ‘My Country tis of…

What’s Wrong with Indian American Republicans Who Betray Their Indian Values and Heritage

Ahimsa, Non-violence. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that word?…