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The Arrest of Activist Disha Ravi and Attack on Forces of Resistance Will Not Deter GenZ

In an era of evolving forms of protest and action, a 21 year old woman,…

Rappin’ South Asians: Discover How Hip-Hop Shapes Our Life Experiences and Even Our Career Paths

Remember AOL instant messenger? It was a playground for teenagers. Social media before smartphones existed.…

Netflix’s ‘The Big Day’ is Unnuanced and Utterly Superfluous Portrayal of Rich Indians

Watching Netflix and Conde Nast’s docuseries, “The Big Day” directed by Ashish Sawhay, Akriti Mehta…

What Happens When a Socially Conscientious Citizen Loses Her Glasses

I’ve had perfect 20-20 vision my entire life. I was one of those annoying people…

COVID-19 and Political Turmoil are Wreaking Havoc on America’s Sense of Global Citizenship

It’s no secret Americans aren’t model global citizens. The globalization of Western culture has meant…

Affinity Spaces: Exploring Ways to Fit into the Conversation as a Biracial Teen

I’m a half Jewish-American, half Indian-American 13-year-old boy growing up in New York City.  Last…

South Asian American Youth Need to Express Themselves Openly and Creatively

The stories of South Asian youth living in America are often not considered a part…

Issues Americans Must Know if They Want to Support Indian Farmers Without Taking Political Sides

Over the last few months even the most judicious minds have voiced their support for…

The Boy Who Loved Vasant Panchmi: Ebullience of Flying Kites and Joie de Vivre

The year was 1940. It was Magha in Hindu lunar calendar. The Sun God was…

Whether It is From Celebrities or Cisco, Caste Stereotypes Harm Indian Americans

Meena Harris, Vice President Kamala Harris’s niece, wants to talk about anti-blackness in Indian American…

The Super Bowl: An Indian American’s Journey to Loving the American Football

The Super Bowl in the U.S. is not just a game; it is not only…

Those Were the Days: When Schools Reopen, I Want to Pack Something Different for Lunch

The pandemic has turned our lives upside down. It is strange what we miss from…