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Silence of the Lambs No Longer: ‘Dahaad’ Rages Against Everyday Sexism, Gender and Caste Violence

Can a web series really do anything substantive to smash the patriarchy? It sure can…

How the Principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Derived From Maha Upanishad Helps Foster Global Unity

The Sanskrit phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” has been an imbibed and enduring understanding in the philosophical…

Is it Envy or Jealousy? What’s the Difference Between the Two and What Can We Do to Overcome it?

Recently, I vacationed in Spain and Portugal and a friend commented in a friendly, fun…

‘Shanti and the Knot of Protection’: Celebrating Indian American Values, Sibling Relationships

Growing up in California, I celebrated Bhai Phota and Rakhi to honor and preserve our…

With Over 1,200 Attendees, Odia Convention in Suburban Chicago was a Blast

I just returned from attending the 54th Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) convention in…

If Only the South Lawn Trees Could Speak: I Was There When Prime Minister Modi Made History

On June 1, 2023, all four leaders of the U.S. Congress released a letter inviting…

The Modi Dividend: Pilot Program for Domestic U.S. Visa Stamping for Renewals Will Begin Later This Year

On June 24, 2023, following Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the U.S.,  a joint statement by the U.S. and…

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…