PERSPECTIVES

A Walk Down the Monkey Lane: Coexistence in the Year of Mars

It was on a long flight from San Francisco to Singapore, somewhere in the stillness…

‘Viduthalai Part 2’: The Moral Dilemmas On the Road to Liberation

“Viduthalai” struggled significantly due to its two-part format and storytelling style. While Vetrimaaran’s ambition is…

Five-Alarm Fire: How the Rule of Law was Laid to Rest in Washington on Jan. 31

Thursday morning, the 30th of January 2025, I woke to the Washington Post’s breaking news…

Ann Patchett’s Ability to Capture Fleeting Moments With Emotional Resonance Shines Throughout ‘Tom Lake’

“Ask that girl who left Tom Lake what she wanted out of life and she…

Much Needed Direct U.S.-Hyderabad Flights Would Reflect the Growing Importance of the Indian City of Pearls

I have deep ties to three Indian cities:Thiruvananthapuram, where my father lives.Chennai, where my in-laws…

No Winners or Losers in Caste Discrimination Battle in the U.S.; Only Progress in Education

Rutgers University has unwittingly reignited the battle on caste discrimination by publishing its response to…

Our Films, Their Films, Celluloid Speaks — Budding Journalists and Filmmakers Without Borders

Few knew about the film auditorium. Unlike the overwhelming outburst of pulsating colors, kaleidoscopic paintings,…

‘Santosh’: The British Film Exposes Deep Cracks in Indian Society Where Caste and Gender Oppression Collide

“Santosh,” directed by written and Sandhya Suri, is a Hindi crime drama featuring Shahana Goswami,…

A Glimmer of Hope in Gaza: God, Don’t Break Our Hearts

So, what is happening in Gaza right now? Is there optimism in the air? Is…

The Age of Trump: Why Hindu Nationalists Need to Make Their Peace With Western Liberalism 

No one expected Indians and Indian Americans to find themselves in the middle of a…

Blow Hot, Blow Cold: What the Second Coming of Trump Means for Indian Americans

President Elect-Donald Trump will be administered the oath of office as President of the United…

It’s a Small World: Disney’s Iconic Boat Ride Has Taken a New Meaning For Me

As an Indian immigrant, I’ve had the privilege of exploring my home country, India, and…