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The Bittersweet Rendition of ‘Past Lives’ Flows Like an Ancient Ballad of Love and Loss

Written and directed by Celine Song, “Past Lives” is a tender and evocative exploration of…

After 500 Years, Shri Ram Finds His Divine Voice. And So Too, It Seems, the Hindu-American Community

I don’t remember the first time I heard the name Rama. I suspect no one…

Pakistan’s Electoral Wonderland: Should I Vote for the Magician, the Illusionist, Or the Juggler?

As the infamous date of February 8 looms, a peculiar mix of apprehension and bemusement…

How Aging Indian Parents Struggle to Remain Relevant Amid Cultural Shift Toward Nuclear Family

During my recent annual trip to India, I visited several of my aging relatives, including…

Authors Beyond the Written Word: Creative Pursuits and the Question of How to Making a Living

As much as I love my job as a writer, it is a stark tragedy…

Thirty-two Years to Rama: As the New Temple Rises in Ayodhya, Remember History Can Be Paved Over But Can Never Be Erased

A friend texted me from India, “It’s like Diwali here. People are lighting lamps and…

A Republic in Ruins: How Some Indian American Hindus Use Hindutva to Attack Constitutional Values in America

Celebrating India’s Republic Day in America is a surreal experience. Some of us — Muslim,…

A Sliver of Hope: Boycotting Ram Temple Inauguration Congress Party Abandons Soft Hindutva

While the Indian prime minister hops from one temple to another, and much of the…

Heralding ‘Ram Rashtra’: My Eye Witness Account of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya

I am writing this from Karnavati (Ahmedabad) after attending the Pran Pratistha ceremony of Bhagwan…

The Building of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya Symbolizes the Recuperation of a Damaged Civilization

The building of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya symbolizes the recuperation of a damaged civilization.…

Inaugurating Ram Temple in Ayodhya Modi Takes the Biggest Leap Toward Building a Hindu Supremacist Totalitarian State

Much has been said and written about the destruction of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya,…

From Ayodhya to the World: A Story of Rekindled Hope and Reconciliation That Paves the Path to Shared Heritage

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” — Leo Tolstoy Throughout history, invaders seeking…