PERSPECTIVES

There is Beauty and a Burden to Being a Legislator With a Multifaceted and Hyphenated Identity

I bring many different aspects of who I am — Asian-American, Indian American, a woman,…

‘Darshana: A Glimpse Into Hindu Civilization’ Showcases Global Contribution of Hindu Dharma on Capitol Hill

Standing in front of the majestic white building where laws are made, the Capitol Hill,…

‘Jersey’: The Story of a Bowled Out Cricketer Making a Comeback, Or Is It?

“Jersey” is a Hindi remake of a 2019 Telugu film inspired by the life/lives of…

The Greatest Slaughters Ever Sold: Our Stories are Making Us Sick, Violent and a Planetary Pestilence

This is a prayer for stories to end. Stories about blame games and routine regrets.…

The Baby Formula Shortage: ‘Indian American Parents Understood the Gravity of the Situation Early On’

There are so many privileges we take for granted in America. Access to food certainly…

The Day Of: Slowly But Surely Pakistani Artists are Changing the Hollywood Landscape

In the history of Hollywood, we have rarely seen South Asian representation – in fact,…

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’: A Warm and Fuzzy Affair With Unexpected Plot Twists and Transfer of Power

I saw “Downton Abbey: A New Era” in the local theater this weekend. After parking…

An ExposĂ© of Dark Chapter: ‘The Kashmir Files’ Uncovers the Despair of a Silenced Generation

In the early 20th century, the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, represented a unique and…

Gyanvapi Mosque: The Fight in Varanasi Today is Not a Dispute Over Well-Settled History, But Rather a Legal and Civilizational One

Since April 2022, the Indian city of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh has…

WhatsApp Forwards: How Some of My Educated and Successful Indian Friends Have Succumbed to Anti-Muslim Bigotry

“This is so wrong!” I responded to a post that was forwarded to one of…

My Exploration of Colorful Colombia, a Kaleidoscope of Mountains, Murals, and Magic

Do not bring back talcum powder, the crime rate is high, and you may get…

How Wedding Planners are Coping With Surge in Indian American Marriages Amid Lingering Pandemic

Indian weddings are a weekend-long extravaganza with many guests and numerous colorful fun and festivities…