PERSPECTIVES

Shakti Girls: This Navratri, Let’s Instill the Values of Courage, Strength, and Confidence in Our Girls

Imagine the mesmerizing sight of dancers gracefully twirling and moving in endless circles, fanning their…

Vidyut Latay’s Documentary ‘Alien’ Lays Bare the Systemic Exploitation of Indian Skilled Professionals by American Corporations

Director Vidyut Latay’s documentary film “Alien” (2023) will be featured at the Oscar-qualifying Tasveer 2023…

Justin Trudeau’s Masterclass On How to Alienate Friends and Land in Diplomatic Soup

One international controversy is enough to damage a delicately balanced government like Trudeau’s, yet the…

Bollywood Jingoism: How Hypernationalism is Overshadowing and Corrupting Genuine Indian Patriotism

I admit “jingoism” was not a part of my vocabulary all through my school and…

Indian on ‘Indians’: Immigrant Photographer Turns Her Lens on Revival of Native Culture in California

Native American communities in California today are witnessing a resurgence after more than a century…

Hindsight is 2023: My Chance Encounter With the Vishwa Hindu Parishad 30 Years Ago is Haunting Me Even Today

It was Washington D.C., August 7, 1993. The aroma was overpowering.  Samosas? Chole? In the…

Artisan India: My Visit to a Small Weaving Village in Odisha Known for its Organically Dyed Fabrics and Motifs

Last month, I took a nine-seater flight, the smallest I have flown in my life,…

The Other Three Women: Christina Baker Kline’s ‘The Exiles’ is a Harrowing Tale of Women in Colonial Australia

I recently met Christina Baker Kline at a literary event in Huntsville, Alabama for our…

Boston’s Stage Ensemble Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Mahabharata-Based Play ‘Andha Yug’

Indian diaspora settled in the Western world has historically been associated with building a bridge…

What’s in a (Caste) Name? Most People Are Unaware of the Overlap of Caste With Culture and Tradition

California’s bill, SB 403, has reached the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom and he must…

Indian American Anti-Caste Coalition Appeals to California Governor Newsom to Sign SB403

America Against Caste Discrimination (AACD) is a coalition of 20+ organizations, representing the full diversity…

Of Prets and Pishaachs: Bishal Dutta’s Directorial Debut ‘It Lives Inside’ is a Fresh Perspective of Classic Horror Genre

“It Lives Inside,” directed by the talented filmmaker Bishal Dutta, explores the horror genre with…