PERSPECTIVES

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Indian Street Food and Ain’t Afraid to Eat

From time immemorial happiness is connected to food. Whereas nothing can come close to the taste of…

Mannu to ‘Maamannan’: A Powerful Tamil Film That Comforts the Oppressed and Seeks a Lasting Remedy

Mari Selvaraj, the acclaimed director behind “Pariyerum Perumal” and “Karnan,” solidifies his position as a…

I am a Caste-oppressed Student. I Can Vouch That Caste Bias Permeates Popular Culture On My American Campus

Over the past few years, universities and college campuses across the United States have slowly…

Fact and Fiction: The Real State of Indian Democracy Compared to What Modi Told the U.S. Congress

The sharp reaction to Wall Street Journal journalist Sabrina Siddiqui and the online harassment faced…

The White Privilege of ‘Yellowface’ and the Endless Room for Failure

Poignant memory of sharing metaphors and turn of a phrase brings effervescence among students of…

Caste Equity: A Catalyst for Business Success and a Core Reason to Support California’s SB403 to End Caste Discrimination

In California, the pursuit of equity and inclusivity has become an essential element of a…

A Parisian TĂȘte-Ă -tĂȘte: Kindling the Inner Sartre and  de Beauvoir in the Cafes of the East Bay

It has been a while but the memory of famous French cafes is deliciously ingrained…

‘Indians Don’t Get Divorced’: Destigmatizing an Issue Our Community Would Rather Not Discuss

Indian American community has always been one filled with tradition. Even as first-generation Indians born…

India’s New Saffron-tinted Self-confidence: What Does It Bode for Its People and the World?

Following vigorous deal-making with President Biden on his U.S. trip, Prime Minister Modi will bring…

Sabrina Siddiqui’s Question to Prime Minister Modi Was Not Wrong. His Answer Was

Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal was one of the only two journalists ‘allowed’…

Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Addresses Domestic Abuse in Young Adult Relationships But in a Sugar-coated Way

Colleen Hoover, known for her immense popularity among young readers, delves into sensitive territory with…

Interfacing Ancient Wisdom and Modern Ideals: A Reappraisal of Indian Philosophy in the Global Context

Indian philosophy, a treasure trove of profound wisdom accrued over millennia of introspective and existential…