PERSPECTIVES

Diwali is Not Just About Lights in the Sky or Sweets on Our Plates. It’s About the Light Within Us

Once upon a time, in a scenic little village nestled in Himachal Pradesh in India,…

Pitrupaksh in Provence: Of Boulangerie, Viennoiseries, Mercis, C’est Bons and Au Revoir in Magical Sablet

I spent the fortnight of  Pitrupaksh in France. I get very homesick in this sacred…

Combatting Colorism in India: How Kavitha Emmanuel Helps Women and Young Girls Grow Comfortable in Their Skin

The sun is the most devoted friend of a surplus of growing South Asian girls;…

My Introduction to Designs and Weavers of Habaspuri Handloom Saris in Southern Odisha’s Kalahandi District

I had never heard of the Habaspuri handloom sari, even though I have worked with weavers in…

My ‘Friend’ Matthew Perry: A Timeless Reminder of Laughter, Resilience and the Enduring Power of Belonging

In the vast landscape of American television, two shows, “Friends” and “Seinfeld,” have been my…

Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Remembering the Dead Children of Gaza as We Herald the Festive Season

There is a nip in the air. In this festive time, like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons,…

Profile in Courage: How Journalist and Social Justice Activist Rana Ayyub’s Fearlessness Inspires Me

As I open my laptop, I am greeted with the familiar comfort of clacking noise…

Fostering Revolution Through Education: How Guruchand Thakur Changed a Community and My Family

“When it comes to population, we are in big numbers, but if we are not…

‘Masala Love’: An Indo-Canadian Series That Celebrates South Asian Humor and Lived Experiences

I was born in a small town in the Kapurthala district of Punjab, India. I…

Universal and Eternal Principles: A Hindu Roadmap for World Peace During Hindu Heritage Month

October is celebrated as “Hindu Heritage Month” in many parts of the United States to…

A Rustic Take On a Dark Comedy of Errors, ‘Choona’ Unleashes Revenge of the Evil Protagonist’s Victims

I tuned in to watch Season 1 of “Choona,” an eight-episode Indian “money heist” thriller…

The Spies Who Love Urdu: ‘Khufiya’ Provides a Critical Insight Into Personal Lives of Those in Dangerous Vocation

I watched “Khufia” for the sole reason of spending some alone time with the talented…