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Political Views of Hindu Americans Should Not Factor Into Extending Help for Those Struggling With Mental Health Issues

In 2021, over 12 million Americans seriously contemplated suicide – in prior years I was…

Micchami Dukkadam: A Deep Dive Into the History of the Day of Forgiveness in Jainism

On September 20, the Jain community observed Samvatsari, marking the conclusion of the Paryushan festival.…

Mental Health Professionals Have a Responsibility to the Hindu American Community In Spite of Their Grievances

“I didn’t know you lost your uncle. I lost mine too.” “Was surprised and then…

How India-based Elderly Parents of Indian Americans are Becoming Targets of Abuse

In April of 2023, Rupa Pal* lost her father, a retired Indian Air Force veteran…

Breaking the Shackles of Caste: The Power of Community Organizing for California’s SB 403

As SB 403 has landed on the Governor’s desk, I am reflecting on just how…

India’s Climate Strategy: Can It Fight Climate Change Without Social Justice?

“Climate Justice in India,” edited by the interdisciplinary social scientist of global environmental and climate change,…

Discrimination and Deception: How to Become a ‘Self-identified’ Victim by ‘Caste-marking’

On August 7, 2023, The Times of India published a report about the numerous false…

How My Christmas Vacation in India Helped Me Understand the Country’s Unsung and Unheard Adivasis

According to a World Bank brief, India’s “Adivasis,” otherwise known as the scheduled tribes, account…

‘What’s Happening in India is Not Loose Variety of Internet Fascism. It’s the Real Thing’

I thank the Charles Veillon Foundation for honoring me with the 2023 European Essay Award.…

The Genius and Madness of King Musk: Walter Isaacson’s Biography Grapples With the Man of Many Contradictions

When I think of the greatest inventions of the last decade, I am amazed and…

The Hindu American Foundation Should Stop Blaming Others for Its String of Failures

In her recent article in the American Kahani, Kavita Sekhsaria of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) laments…

A Cop’s Laugh, a Political Heir’s Sneer: Dehumanization is the Real Disease of Our Times

The release of a recording of a Seattle police officer laughing about the tragic death…