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Reflections of a Hindu at the ‘Treaty People Gathering’ to Stop Oil Pipeline in Northern Minnesota

Nibi, giizage’igooGii miigwetch ahwayn nimiigooGiizhaawayn nimiigoo “Water, we love you. We thank you. We respect…

Spouses of a Lesser God: How the Biden Administration is Failing Those With H-4 Employment Authorization

After Joe Biden took office, there were great expectations among the H1-B and H-4 visa…

How China Could Threaten India’s and the World’s Green Energy Ambitions

July 24, 2021. It may not be following a linear trajectory, nor does it seem…

Blast From the Past: Critical Race Theory is Democrats’ Ploy to Keep Black People Enslaved

A poll worker who witnessed fraud first-hand during the 2020 elections paid me a visit…

His Voice: When Life Gets Locked in Helplessness and Darkness

Do vivid metaphors help in bonding? Or is it the theme, the focus on one’s…

The Magic of Dilip Kumar: My Memories of the Man, Actor and Legend

The Indian film industry recently lost, known to his fans as Dilip Kumar. He was an…

Why Can’t an Indian Kid Too Have Incredible Adventures Like Katniss Everdeen and Harry Potter?

Picture a 12-year-old with magic.  Do you see a white kid with brown or blond…

The Sleeping Giant? Indians are Not New to Revolutionary Activism in North America

Labeled America’s great “sleeping giant,” the Asian American community has undoubtedly been a significant focus…

How I Learned to Shut Out the Uneducated and Ignorant Opinions and Embrace Music

Up until the end of my junior year of high school, I had prepared myself…

Three Talented Filmmakers Pay Cinematic Homage to Satyajit Ray On His Birth Centenary

I was delighted to watch the anthology, released on Netflix/India recently. This is a cinematic…

Raja Festival in America: A Celebration of Menstruation and Womanhood in Odisha Tradition

Odia women across the globe recently celebrated Raja, a three-day festival, native to coastal Odisha,…

How I was Influenced by My Father-in-Law’s Sense of Service Rooted in Dharma and Tradition

June is a month filled with celebrations and commemorations, whether it’s LGBTQ Pride, immigrant heritage,…