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Beyond Caste Bans and Black History Erasures: Looking Ahead Toward Indian American and African American Solidarities

“We can disagree and still love each other… unless your disagreement is rooted in my…

Hindutva Groups in America Cry Wolf About ‘Hinduphobia’ to Cover Up Anti-minority Violence in Modi’s India

In December, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released Hate Crime Statistics for 2021, an annual compilation of…

I’ve Never Been Discriminated in India or America: A Bahujan’s Professional’s Take On Seattle’s ‘Historic’ Caste Resolution

For many, hearing that the City of Seattle has made caste a protected category under…

Hindus Only: How Religious Nationalism Has Spread Through India’s Villages

KADAPA, India — A decade ago the residents of Kesalingayapalli, a village in the south…

The Burnout: Hustling Might Look Good on Your Resume But It has Down Sides

Hustling culture has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among the younger generation. The…

President Jimmy Carter is My Hero. ‘Hail’ to the First Commander-in-Chief I Knew

As a kindergarten student in Boston, Mass., in the year 1976, I recall a day…

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh’s Health for Humanity Yogathon Attracts a Cross-Section of Americans

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) concluded the 16th annual Health for Humanity Yogathon, also known as…

‘The Romantics’: We Love Yash Raj Films Because They Tell Your Story, My Story, and the Nation’s Story

I chanced upon “The Romantics” on Netflix while searching for a suitable film to show…

Why Nikki Haley’s Conversion to Christianity Makes Her Suspect in the Eyes of Both Christians and Non-Christians

In the opening seconds of Nikki Haley’s video launching her 2024 presidential bid this week,…

The Caste Contagion: Who are These Indians Opposed to Seattle Legislation to Ban Caste-based Discrimination?

This Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Seattle City Council will vote on Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s…

Smorgasbord of Cultures: ’Shiv Shastri Balboa’ Reflects the Real American Kahani of the Desi Community

Last night I watched the movie “Shiv Shastri Balboa” in a theater in New Jersey…

Under the Indian Sun and Rain: I Feel Nostalgic About the Simple Joys of Drying Clothes On the Terrace

It seems such a long time ago — racing to the terrace to grab all…

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