PERSPECTIVES

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Kathak Come Together at the Legendary Southern Theater in Minneapolis

Occasionally I chance upon an illuminating performance that stays with you long after the show…

The ‘Fringe’ That Went Mainstream: Prime Minister Modi’s Silence on Hate and Bigotry Makes Him an Accessory

Hindu extremists in India stayed true to their touchstone of hate and bigotry and added…

‘Samrat Prithviraj’ Could Have Been Two Films — A Royal Love Story and the Saga of the Last Brave Hindu King

My mother was from Rajasthan. She would tell us of the amazing love story of…

My Very Own ‘Maverick’: An Indian American’s Adventurous Life With a Top Gun

I am the daughter of immigrants from India. My parents came here in 1969, just…

An Indian American Queer Sikh CEO’s Story: Pride Begins (or Ends) With Family and Community Support

I had no idea I was lesbian when I was growing up in India. Sure,…

Twisting an Otherwise Colorful and Diverse Hindu Culture Into Something Much More Malevolent was Fairly Easy

When I walked into class just a few weeks ago, I was taught that my…

As a Hindu Girl Living in the American South, I Understand the Struggles of Blacks and Dalits

The deeply held belief of Dalits being “polluted” has pushed them to an unwanted corner…

The Suffering That Dalits in India Have Endured is Parallel to the Enslavement of African Americans

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Those who…

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.…