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‘Masala Love’: An Indo-Canadian Series That Celebrates South Asian Humor and Lived Experiences

I was born in a small town in the Kapurthala district of Punjab, India. I…

Universal and Eternal Principles: A Hindu Roadmap for World Peace During Hindu Heritage Month

October is celebrated as “Hindu Heritage Month” in many parts of the United States to…

A Rustic Take On a Dark Comedy of Errors, ‘Choona’ Unleashes Revenge of the Evil Protagonist’s Victims

I tuned in to watch Season 1 of “Choona,” an eight-episode Indian “money heist” thriller…

The Spies Who Love Urdu: ‘Khufiya’ Provides a Critical Insight Into Personal Lives of Those in Dangerous Vocation

I watched “Khufia” for the sole reason of spending some alone time with the talented…

Hobson’s Choice: Is Denouncing Modi the Only Avenue for Acceptance For Hindu Americans?

Issues like xenophobic anti-Hindu bias and discrimination from the American public or skin color-based racism…

Newsom’s Veto: Why We Must Recall Author of California Caste Bill State Senator Aisha Wahab

Last Saturday, on October 7, 2023, there was breaking news that California Governor Gavin Newsom…

Even as I Mourn Innocent Israeli Lives Lost I Shudder at Netanyahu Acting as if Palestinians are ‘Human Animals’

There probably will be no one who saw the horrific terrorist attack in Israel by…

‘OMG 2’: A Satirical Take On Sexual Taboos With Pankaj Tripathi’s Masterful Performance

“OMG 2,” is a 2023 spiritual sequel to Umesh Shukla’s “OMG – Oh My God!”…

Tasveer: How a South Asian Film Festival Grew to Be an Oscar-qualifying Cinema Platform

When the programming committee for Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle, Washington, selected Delhi-based Shaunak Sen’s…

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…