PERSPECTIVES

India’s Stance on Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Understandable But Still Exceptionable

President Barack Obama once described India-US ties as one of the defining partnerships of the…

Hijab and Harsha: The Low-Profile High-Impact Murder of a Hindu Activist in Karnataka

It’s not often that my family’s home state of Karnataka makes the news. My husband…

The Artful Dodger: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Unholy Nexus with Hindu Nationalism

For over two years, I have been trying to convince Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to stand…

Nonalignment Redux? Explaining India’s Balancing Act Over Russian Invasion of Ukraine

India’s relatively muted reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been noticed by all…

More Than Half a Million Sun Salutation Yoga Performed by Community Members Across the Nation

In today’s ultra-modern world, it is everybody’s dream to have an ever progressing career arc…

‘State of Terror’ by Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny Reminds Me of the Jataka Tale of ‘The Mighty Lion and the Clever Mouse’

“Two oxymorons walked into a bar and John Dunn’s plot thickened.” I am a huge…

A Sonnet in Silicon Valley: Join Us for Poetry Slam to Celebrate the Black History Month

Growing up in Delhi, at the Convent school I attended, I heard a beautiful uplifting…

Stories in the Indian Diaspora are as Rich and Diverse as the History of Indian Art

Being an artist who also happens to be Indian American is a great conversation opener.…

Beyond Cupid: Valentine’s Day is Also About Other Relationships That Add Value to Our Life

There can be a debate if the world is driven by money or love. But…

Watching Agatha Christie’s ‘Death on the Nile’ is a Perfect Way to Go Back to the Way We Were

Want to go back in time with a homage to the grand old movies of…

Caste Apartheid: India’s Other Export to the United States

India exports nearly $20 billion in pearls and precious stones, pharmaceuticals, machinery, electronic equipment and textiles.…

Rom-Cons: This Valentine’s Day Please Think Before You Swipe Right

Valentine’s Day is on the 14th of February. Cupid (Kam Dev to Indians) is here…