PERSPECTIVES

A Weakened Modi Government and the Growing Demographic and Cultural Threat From Anti-India Forces

Over the past decade, India has been on a growth trajectory and admirable economic transformation.…

Between a Rock and a Hard Place:  An American Hindu Perspective of Potential Presidencies of Trump and Harris

American Hindus, a growing and diverse community known for their significant contributions to the American…

Indian Dissonance: The ‘Modi International Film Festival’ and the Emerging ‘Hindu Rashtra’

Every two years I attend the Mumbai International Film Festival, popularly known as MIFF. It…

Exploring Edinburgh: The Queen’s Yacht, National Museum, and Exceptional Indian Food

I have always been interested in exploring Scotland — its tradition, and pride in its…

My Summer Sojourn in Dublin: There’s More to Ireland Than a Pint of Guinness

People often ask, what is the best place I have visited so far? I have…

American Schools and Universities Should Display Not the Ten Commandments But the Universal Principles of Yoga Sutra

The recent passage of the law by Louisiana requiring all state-funded schools and universities to…

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Redefines Courtroom Drama Making the Film a Thoroughly Immersive Experience

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the snow-covered French Alps, “Anatomy of a Fall” is…

Am I Expected to Support Kamala Harris for President Merely Because I’m an Indian American Woman?

When I was asked to share my thoughts on Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic…

Madame President: How Kamala Harris Can Upend Republican Effort to Actualize the Handmaid’s Tale

Four years ago I published an article in the iconic American feminist magazine, Ms. Magazine…

A Combative Kamala Harris Will Energize Democrats and Take the Fight to Donald Trump

What Vice President Kamala Harris brings to this campaign is energy. The last two years…

Way Out of Africa: My Adventure in Madagascar, the Land of Baobabs, Lemurs and Chameleons

Can one experience writer’s block, when there is so much information ready to be shared?…

Taste of India Festival: A  Unique and Vibrant Addition to San Jose’s Cultural Scene 

I attended the first Taste of India Festival in California’s Bay Area last week. Organized…