PERSPECTIVES

Five Entrepreneurship Lessons I Learned While Hiking to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas

A few years ago, I fell and broke my knee in three places. While confined…

Kamala and Usha: Indian Christians in the U.S. Are Wary of Indian American Political Success

This year’s elections will not put a Hindu in the White House, but the 2024…

Mass Deportation: Trump Loyalists Plan Denaturalization of American Citizens 

I was with my mother at her citizenship swearing-in, as she was afraid she’d get…

‘Kinds of Kindness’: A Surgical Examination of Human Interactions and Manipulation by Yorgos Lanthimos

“Kinds of Kindness” is abstract, visceral, and downright stunning. The film pulls you in with…

‘The Hindu-American Mosaic’: A Tribute to Hindu Heritage in America

A friend recently recommended “The Hindu-American Mosaic,” a book that was published during the Hindu…

Major Collaborations Unveiled at Inaugural Tasveer Film Market; Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan to Headline Two Projects 

The inaugural Tasveer Film Market has made a significant impact in the South Asian entertainment…

Waheeda Rehman: A Timeless Grace On and Off Screen

One day, as my daughter and nieces gathered around my father —their nanaji — giggling…

Why is There No Experience Like 99 Runs for Bowlers in Cricket?

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant played onto his wicket at 99 in the Test match at…

‘Revenge of The Tipping Point’: A Sobering Reflection by Malcolm Gladwell

When I picked up “Revenge of the Tipping Point,” I expected to dive back into…

A Call to Action: Register, Vote and Participate in the Nation’s Electoral Process

Elections are two weeks away. Notwithstanding your political leaning, whether it be Republican, Democrat, or…

Heart-wrenching Cases of Abuse: How a Young Woman on H-4 Visa was Harassed and Abused by her Husband and Family 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October since 1981 as a national “Day of…

A Comparative Reflection On Pilgrimage: Varanasi and Tirta Empul

My last visit to the sacred sites of the ancient city of Varanasi in India…