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Rohit Trilokekar’s ‘The Perfect Outside’ is Inspired by the Pandemic-Altered Ability to Socially Perambulate

Once upon a time, there was a single man who lived in a comfortable house…

Grapes of Wrath: The Repeal of Indian Farm Laws is Proof of the Value of Dissent

The recent repealing of the three farm bills after year-long protests was a welcome reminder of the…

The Modi Government is Eviscerating the ‘Power of Law’ to Shut Down Dissent

After hearing several eminent lawyers and civil society leaders recently speak about the Power of…

A Blueprint for Diversity and Inclusion in the GOP and Learning Lessons from Glenn Youngkin’s Campaign

Diversity in the Republican Party is a timely topic. Election 2021 will define the Republican…

Mynta and Mantras: A Meditation on Time and the Absurdity of Our Modern World

Listening to the Indo-Swedish fusion group Mynta after a long time a few days ago,…

Memories of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Shakha During My Formative Years in India

I vividly remember the time in my childhood when at an age of 10-12 years,…

A Year of Entropy: I Questioned Everything From My Outward Appearance to My Life and How I am Living It

The natural state of the universe is entropy or chaos. There was never a truer…

A New Play About South Asian Immigrant Experiences Brings Out the Funny and Irony of ‘Our Stories’

The Bay Area Drama Company’s new play, “Our Stories,” is a well-acted collection of short…

A Very Happy 90th Birthday Romila Thapar. You Still Dazzle Us With Your Erudition, Scholarship, and Insight

Although I never studied history in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and I think that I…

Romila Thapar at 90: The Grand Dame of Indian History and Public Intellectual Par Excellence

Greetings on her 90th birthday (Nov. 30) to one of our most illustrious scholars, Dr.…

Ancient Dharma in the New World: A Very Brief History of Hindus in the United States

Many immigrant Hindus including me have stood outside U.S. consulates in India hoping for the…

Spiced Cranberry Sauce: It’s Not Just Turkey That Makes a Great Thanksgiving Dinner. It’s the Sauce

Roasted turkey served with delicious sides, gravy and trimmings typically make up a traditional Thanksgiving…