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The Other Three Women: Christina Baker Kline’s ‘The Exiles’ is a Harrowing Tale of Women in Colonial Australia

I recently met Christina Baker Kline at a literary event in Huntsville, Alabama for our…

Boston’s Stage Ensemble Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Mahabharata-Based Play ‘Andha Yug’

Indian diaspora settled in the Western world has historically been associated with building a bridge…

What’s in a (Caste) Name? Most People Are Unaware of the Overlap of Caste With Culture and Tradition

California’s bill, SB 403, has reached the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom and he must…

Indian American Anti-Caste Coalition Appeals to California Governor Newsom to Sign SB403

America Against Caste Discrimination (AACD) is a coalition of 20+ organizations, representing the full diversity…

Of Prets and Pishaachs: Bishal Dutta’s Directorial Debut ‘It Lives Inside’ is a Fresh Perspective of Classic Horror Genre

“It Lives Inside,” directed by the talented filmmaker Bishal Dutta, explores the horror genre with…

O Canada, Why Hinduphobia and Anti-Hindu Hate Crimes Remain Largely Ignored and Unrecognized?

The rising tide of anti-Hindu hate has found fertile ground in Canada, arguably due to…

‘Suspect X’: Netflix’s Murder Mystery With Moral Ambiguity, Subtle Twists, and a Mathematical Genius

Titled “Jaane Jaan” in India, and released internationally as “Suspect X,” the film is a mystery thriller written and directed…

Hasan? Bro, Why? I Will Never Support Your Lying Bum Ass Ever Again

I’ve been studying comedy and its wittiest comedians like a hawk for over two years…

Political Views of Hindu Americans Should Not Factor Into Extending Help for Those Struggling With Mental Health Issues

In 2021, over 12 million Americans seriously contemplated suicide – in prior years I was…

Micchami Dukkadam: A Deep Dive Into the History of the Day of Forgiveness in Jainism

On September 20, the Jain community observed Samvatsari, marking the conclusion of the Paryushan festival.…

Mental Health Professionals Have a Responsibility to the Hindu American Community In Spite of Their Grievances

“I didn’t know you lost your uncle. I lost mine too.” “Was surprised and then…

How India-based Elderly Parents of Indian Americans are Becoming Targets of Abuse

In April of 2023, Rupa Pal* lost her father, a retired Indian Air Force veteran…

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