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‘Warlight’ by the Author of ‘The English Patient’ Explores the Human Condition in Post-War Britain

A poignant coming-of-age story of a young boy, shaped by the quaint chimera of guardians…

‘Transatlantic’: A Tribute to U.S. Covert Operation to Help Refugees Flee Nazi-occupied France in 1940

The series opens with black and white scenes of Marseille, France, while a radio voiceover…

Our Divided Indian American Family: Some Reflections in the Wake of My Mother Jamuna’s Passing

In the end, the only modern symbol that would be placed on my mother’s body…

Grimoire: ‘A World of Curiosities’ is a Tale of Misogyny, Violence, Terror and Redemption

I enjoyed reading the 18th book in Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Gamache series “A World…

Judgment Day: Cisco Caste Case Has Fallen Apart. California’s Hinduphobic Bill Must Be Withdrawn

Thenmozhi Soundararajan just had the rug pulled out from under her feet. For three years,…

Ambassador’s Journal: My Musings About the Pleasures, Problems, and the Politics of South Pacific Islands

Chances are high that the morning news served with the first cup of coffee of…

How Indian Americans View Trump and His Indictment. It’s Complicated

Indians are no strangers to their leaders being in legal trouble. Rahul Gandhi has just…

How a Full-blown Caste War Within Indian American Community Could Influence 2024 U.S. National Elections

A full-blown caste war has broken out in the Indian American community following the introduction…

Specter of Religious Profiling Raised at a Rally Protesting California’s Proposed Anti-Caste Bill

A chilly afternoon in the Bay Area on April 4 saw about 250 Indian Americans…

Ram Navami Processions Dissolve Into Violence Against Muslims. What Kind of Ram Rajya are We Establishing?

In 1919, protests against the Rowlatt Act were taking place across India when a huge…

Netflix’s ‘Murder Mystery 2’ is a Wonderful Advertisement for Indian Bridal Couture

I enjoyed the original “Murder Mystery” because of Jennifer Anniston and her unforgettable role as…

Nuapatna With Love: Empowering Young Girls in Remote Villages in Odisha With Technology and Training

According to the Web Foundation, globally, men are 21% more likely than women to have…