PERSPECTIVES

The Cultural Appropriation of Holi and the Shameless Co-option of Ancient Indigenous Traditions

The West is no more a stranger to the sacred Hindu festival of Holi. Large…

Savoring the Sunset Amid Lurking Rattlesnakes: The Perilous Beauty of a National Landmark in San Diego

Indians have a penchant for sunset viewpoints. While attending a dermatology conference in San Diego,…

Falsehoods of Irresponsible International Media Concerning India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

The Citizenship (Amendment Act (CAA) was  operationalized by the Union home ministry of India on…

The Warmth of African American and Indian American Friendship Set Against the Backdrop of Sanatana Dharma

When I asked my longtime friend Anthony Blair if he was interested in authentically experiencing…

A ‘Merry Christmas’ in Mumbai is Interrupted by a Mysterious Murder and Captivating Performances

“Merry Christmas” is riddled with singing birds, butter biscuits, fainting fits, record players, shared whiskies,…

Pushpa Ki Abhilasha: The Travesty of ‘Rocky Aur Rani’ Romanticizing the Idea of a 16-Year-Old Needing to be Engaged

Last year Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani” became a blockbuster hit, with it’s rom-com take…

My ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Trip to Hyderabad, the Historic City of Monuments, Museums, Mosques and Modernity

Recently, I embarked on an ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ journey to India, a pilgrimage to honor…

Listen to Her: Non-Profit Maitri Raises Over $600,000 at Annual Gala to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

Maitri, a San Fransisco Bay Area-based anti-domestic violence organization celebrated 33 years of empowering South…

Matunga Memories: A Melting Pot of Cultures, Ideas, Education and Aspirations I Left Behind

Sunday morning brought clear weather after on-and-off showers in the East Bay. I went to…

Cute and Choppy Pakistani Romantic Drama ‘Ishq Murshid’ Wins Hearts and Viral Fame in India and Beyond

With clever scenes of palpable romance and light-hearted comedy sprinkled with the usual power, politics,…

‘Genocide Joe’ and the West’s Lip Service to Democracy and Higher Civilizational Values

The global fault lines, which have been ripped open after the ongoing genocide in Gaza,…

‘Beneath the Veneer’: Sreya Sarkar’s Victims-turned-vigilantes Saga Treads Close to Reality of Suburban India

Six women, from six different strata of society, come together to fight against societal forces…

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