PERSPECTIVES

European Ideals of Beauty Continue to Prevail in the South Asian Community

With the current state of racial tensions in the United States centered around the systemic…

Musings of an Indian-American on India’s Undying Obsession With Fair Skin

The recent horrific death of an unarmed Black American, George Floyd has once again confirmed…

DACA Survives, For Now. That’s a Big Deal For the South Asian Community

Eight years ago, President Barack Obama’s Administration created a program for a subset of immigrants…

South Asian Youth Have Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression Compared to Their Peers

I had a tele-medicine appointment scheduled with a patient of mine, who was in the…

How Rediscovering Hindu Faith Changed My Life for the Better and Helped Find My True Self

Growing up in an Indian household, I practiced Hindu customs. My parents sent me to…

The Anatomy of Hypocrisy: Indians’ Outrage Over Oppression of Blacks in America

Three weeks ago, 46-year-old George Floyd’s murder by white police officer Derek Chauvin set off…

The Caged Bird Sings of Freedom: A Personal Account of George Floyd Protests in D.C.

Two weeks ago, I watched the video of a black man being killed by the…

Are Indian American Supporters of Trump Ready to Embrace a Christian America?

There is a measure of support among the Indian American community and India’s middle class…

Asian Americans: When the Melting Pot Serves Up a Toxic Brew

As our nation grapples with the public health and economic devastation wrought by COVID-19, we…

Tolerating Injustice Against African Americans Creates a More Hostile Environment for All

I attended a protest recently. A protest against police brutality. A protest in solidarity with…

The Color of Terror: Our Encounter With a Police Officer One Hot Summer Day

I was meditating. With what happened on 25th May, it was very hard to stay…

His Cry Summoned: Why So Many Indian Americans Were Stirred by George Floyd’s Murder

I turn on the evening news – my new daily ritual amidst the pandemic and…