PERSPECTIVES

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.…

The Baby Formula Shortage: ‘Indian American Parents Understood the Gravity of the Situation Early On’

There are so many privileges we take for granted in America. Access to food certainly…

The Day Of: Slowly But Surely Pakistani Artists are Changing the Hollywood Landscape

In the history of Hollywood, we have rarely seen South Asian representation – in fact,…

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’: A Warm and Fuzzy Affair With Unexpected Plot Twists and Transfer of Power

I saw “Downton Abbey: A New Era” in the local theater this weekend. After parking…