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Some Organizations Have a Nefarious Agenda of Disempowering Anyone With Any Pride in Their Hindu Identity

Between August 14-18, the Parliament of World Religions gathered leaders from a wide range of…

A Hollow Republican Strategy: Why Nikki Haley as a Foil to Kamala Harris Falls Flat

In the ever-evolving realm of American politics, the representation of Indian Americans has come to…

Analyzing the Role of Americans in Resolving India’s Most Pressing Developmental Issue — the Caste System

From the young girl aspiring to be a doctor but told that she can never…

Some Questions for Equality Labs: Caste Files Would Like to Start a Constructive Dialogue and Expect Answers

In the last few weeks, several articles have been published in American Kahani by individuals…

Don’t Get High, Get Free: Are Successful Indian Americans Happy With Their Lives in the Fast Lane?

The spiritual teacher Ramdass, often used to say, “Don’t get high, get free.” Ramdass, a…

‘American Meo: A Tale of Remembering’: Story of an Indigenous People With a Long History of Hindu-Muslim Syncretic Practices

“American Meo: A Tale of Remembering”is a hybrid memoir published by Sputyen Duyvil Publishing (NYC,…

From Udon to Mt. Fuji, Our Adventures in the Urban Jungles of Lactose-Intolerant Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun also turned out to be the land of the…

My Caste Blindness Helped Build Networks of Caste Privilege While Ignoring the Discrimination

Caste discrimination continues to pervade American society, perpetuating deep-rooted inequalities and denying individuals from marginalized…

‘The Swaraj Spy’: Navigating a Shadowy Hall-of-Mirrors With Blurred Lines Between Friend and Foe 

If you are into Indian Independence history, particularly that of the exploits of Netaji Subhas…

Road to Achieving Caste Equity: The Need for Empathy and Dialogue Between Individuals From Different Castes

Caste discrimination has inflicted deep wounds on immigrants that come from caste oppressed societies —…

‘The World is Family’ is Preeminent Indian Documentarian Anand Patwardhan’s Most Intimate Film

Anand Patwardhan, a sensitive intellectual, social activist, and inadvertent filmmaker, has eloquently highlighted human rights…

Indian Elders, Children, WhatsApp: Some Lessons On Communication Technology and New Generational Chasms

Over the past weekend, I had the privilege of learning something about communication technology in…

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