PERSPECTIVES

Darshana: Exhibition of Hindu Culture at Illinois Capitol Appreciated by State Lawmakers

Beginning from the early 1800s Americans have been exposed to Hinduism through the works of…

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is Not Happy and Light But Deep, Restless and Beguiling Like the Marsh

I had heard about the popularity of Delia Owens’ spectacularly popular book “Where the Crawdads…

Beyond Building Magnificent Mandirs and Mosques, We Need to Strengthen Our Political Giving Muscle

November is both election season and a time for gratitude. This year in particular, my…

Makers of HBO’s ‘White Lotus’ Should Know Gayatri Mantra is Not Some New Age Energetic Warm Compress

It’s impossible to enjoy mainstream American entertainment media these days without feeling constantly assaulted by…

In Defense of the Advertisement in The New York Times Condemning Religious Persecution in India

In an accusatory response to an advertisement in The New York Times — endorsed by a host…

Can a Widowed Indian Woman of a Certain Age Find Love Again? Excerpt From Priya Malhotra’s Novel ‘Woman of an Uncertain Age’

Although it was almost two o’clock on a gray Sunday afternoon in April, she was…

‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ Lifted Me Out of the Weariness of Adulthood and Made Me Feel Light as a Feather

I love musicals! My very first musical and my all-time favorite is “The Sound of…

Midterm Elections: I Had a Front Row Seat to See American Democracy in Action

“Good morning! Are you here to vote? Let’s see if you are at the right…

How I Met Aruna Miller, Née Katragaddda, and Quickly Realized Her Leadership Potential to Make a Difference

“Where is the rice serving spoon,” I hurriedly asked my husband as I was setting…

Transnational Threat: Violence in Leicester Exposes the Danger Posed by Hindu Extremism to Peace in Our Diverse Communities

The recent Hindu-Muslim violence in Leicester has sent shock waves through the local community, the…

Why My Mother Braved Flash Floods, Rain and Fog to Cast Her Vote: To Safeguard My Freedom and My Choice

My mother came home late. She said she went to vote. I was mad at…

If We Don’t Turnout to Vote Older White Electorate Will Get to Decide On Issues That Impact Us

Voting is fundamental to our democracy, yet barely two out of three voting-age citizens in…