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You Might Consider Yourself Beyond the Reach of Seattle Caste Law. You Would Be Wrong

“I don’t discriminate on caste, so why should I worry about this?”“Isn’t it a good…

Darshana at Ohio Capitol Rotunda: 24 Posters Presented an Overview of Hinduism’s Rich History

In recent times, there has been a growing interest in Hinduism among individuals from different…

FOB (Faces Of Bigotry): Assimilating South Asian Americans Are Agents of White Supremacy

I learned early in my life that wearing my favorite orange and pink striped kurta…

A Template for Rest of America: I was in the Room When Seattle Banned Caste Discrimination and Made History

Hopping on the bus to Seattle Civic Center that cold morning, I was anxious and…

Beyond Caste Bans and Black History Erasures: Looking Ahead Toward Indian American and African American Solidarities

“We can disagree and still love each other… unless your disagreement is rooted in my…

Hindutva Groups in America Cry Wolf About ‘Hinduphobia’ to Cover Up Anti-minority Violence in Modi’s India

In December, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released Hate Crime Statistics for 2021, an annual compilation of…

I’ve Never Been Discriminated in India or America: A Bahujan’s Professional’s Take On Seattle’s ‘Historic’ Caste Resolution

For many, hearing that the City of Seattle has made caste a protected category under…

Hindus Only: How Religious Nationalism Has Spread Through India’s Villages

KADAPA, India — A decade ago the residents of Kesalingayapalli, a village in the south…

The Burnout: Hustling Might Look Good on Your Resume But It has Down Sides

Hustling culture has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among the younger generation. The…

President Jimmy Carter is My Hero. ‘Hail’ to the First Commander-in-Chief I Knew

As a kindergarten student in Boston, Mass., in the year 1976, I recall a day…

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh’s Health for Humanity Yogathon Attracts a Cross-Section of Americans

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) concluded the 16th annual Health for Humanity Yogathon, also known as…

‘The Romantics’: We Love Yash Raj Films Because They Tell Your Story, My Story, and the Nation’s Story

I chanced upon “The Romantics” on Netflix while searching for a suitable film to show…