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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…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump: The Two Presidential Choices Are Miles Apart

SHOW ME THE MONEY – PERFORMANCE ON THE ECONOMY Is the popular narrative — that the Republican party is better for the economy—true? One need not be an expert or an economist…

Swaminarayan Temple in Sacramento, California, Defaced With Anti-Hindu Graffiti 

A Swaminarayan temple in Mather, California’s defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti earlier this week. The BAPS ublic Affairs confirmed on Facebook that their temple near Sacramento was vandalized with the message, “Hindus go…

Lawyer Subodh Chandra Files Criminal Charges Against Trump and Vance on Behalf of Haitian Nonprofit in Ohio 

Former federal prosecutor Subodh Chandra is representing a Haitian nonprofit that has filed criminal charges against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, a U.S. Senators from Ohio, …

Universal Oneness Day: Raksha Bandhan Event Honors First Responders and Strengthens Community Bonds

In a heartwarming display of gratitude and cultural connection, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA recently celebrated Raksha Bandhan, or “Universal Oneness Day,” by recognizing the commitment and bravery of first responders…

Indian Travel Company OYO Buys Budget Hotel Chain Motel 6 for $525 Million

Budget hotel chain Motel 6 has been acquired by Indian travel company Oyo. In a statement released last week, the motel’s parent company, Blackstone, outlined the multi-million dollar sale. The “all-cash transaction”…

Morgan Housel’s ‘The Psychology of Money’ Transcends Traditional Finance Literature by Documenting Key Historical Events

Morgan Housel’s “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness” offers a fresh perspective on how our emotions and behaviors shape our financial lives. Rather than focusing solely on…