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Madame President: How Kamala Harris Can Upend Republican Effort to Actualize the Handmaid’s Tale

Four years ago I published an article in the iconic American feminist magazine, Ms. Magazine on the symbolic value of the then Senator Kamala Harris as the VP nominee for the Democratic…

Artisan India: My Visit to a Small Weaving Village in Odisha Known for its Organically Dyed Fabrics and Motifs

Last month, I took a nine-seater flight, the smallest I have flown in my life, from Bhubaneswar to Jeypore. The aim of the trip was to learn about the Panikas, the weavers…

Me, Myself and Morocco: A Selfish Trip to the Land of the Unknown

Moving on! Got tired of sitting on the sidelines. A short pause that turned into an eternity of silence — awkward, unkind, and unbearable. And the dilemma … To do or not…

South Brunswick Teen is Lone Indian American Among New Jersey’s Top 75 High School Football Players

Indian American teen Jai Patel of South Brunswick, New Jersey is among the state’s top 75 high school football players for the upcoming season, according to a list culled by NJ Advance…

Lockdown Liberation: Sari Sakhis for Earth Day

We are a group of sari lovers in Southern California. We met again for the first time in one and half years since Covid lockdown. The location was a winery in Temecula,…

Pakistan Film ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ Banned for Being ‘Blasphemous’ is Tapped for Oscars 2021

A film that set off a storm of controversy in Pakistan is now the country’s official entry to the Oscars this year, thumbing their nose at objections from religious and political groups.  The drama…

How Robin Hood Army Ensures Every Meal Counts, Every Stomach Fed, And Food Isn’t Wasted 

India is a country of rich heritage with abundant culture, boast-worthy and flavorful cuisines. The history of Indian food reflects a journey through time, blending ancient traditions with new influences, making it one…

U.S. Immigration System: Republicans are as Much Responsible for Current Border Crisis as Democrats

Elon Musk’s dire warnings about Democrats and immigration are meant to stoke fear among voters.  U.S. Immigration policies are complex so it is not surprising that the average American does not understand it.  But…

Indian American Activist Tara Raghuveer and Entrepreneur Aadith Moorthy Among ‘TIME 100 Next’

Indian Americans Tara Raghuveer and Adith Moorthy, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, British Indian actress Ambika Mod, and British Indian physician Mehreen Datoo are among ‘TIME100 Next,’ an annual list of emerging leaders…

Indian American Ravi Ahuja Named CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ravi Ahuja will take over as the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) effective Jan. 2, 2025. A company veteran, the Indian American succeeds Tony Vinciquerra, who will remain with next year.…

Indian American Historian Shailaja Paik Named MacArthur Fellow For Research on Dalit Women

Indian American historian and University of Cincinnati professor Shailaja Paik is part of a new class of 22 MacArthur Fellows, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced this week. Also…

Indian Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali Headlines South Asian Literature and Arts Festival

“I watch a lot of movies and enjoy them, but I have not learnt anything from them. As a result, the resource that I have to draw out my movies from is…