The End of Meat and GMOs or the End of Us: Part 1
This article will be released as a three-part series on the effects of GMOs and the meat industry on our environment. “My dream in 1987 was that I will not
Going Vegan With Bay Area Climate Reality Activist Seema Vaid
Our Climate is Changing. Why Aren't We? Seema Vaid grew aware of veganism when she joined a campaign by Beatle Paul McCartney to save an Indian temple elephant.
Green Jobs Could Save The Bay Area, Says Climate Change Activist Justine Burt
Our Climate is Changing. Why Aren't We? Will green jobs help solve the unemployment crisis? We are in a worldwide pandemic, dealing with a climate crisis an
Agni Whips You Into the Environmental Crisis Overtaking Bay Area Landscapes
The world premiere of Bay Area Based Chitresh Das Institute's (CDI) short Kathak film, "Agni" is on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, at 7:30 pm PDT. The video premie
Congressman Ro Khanna’s South Bay Town Hall on 2021 Priorities
We currently live in a complex and uncertain world. In addition to this, content can now be created by anyone, anywhere, and published on multiple platforms - i
OCI Re-Issuing Simplified By Modi Government
In a decision that is expected to significantly ease the process for re-issue of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, the Modi Government has decided to simpl
Santa Clara County Hindi Language COVID Ambassador Training
Dear Community Leaders and Residents: The Santa Clara County COVID-19 Community Ambassador Program (CAP) is hosting its first Hindi Language Ambassador Trai
Silicon Valley’s South Asian Theater Weaves Women’s Narratives into Performance
Women in performance art are playing a pivotal role in crafting compelling cultural narratives, whether in the roles of founders, directors, costume designers,
Rishi Kumar Recruits Student Interns for 2022 Election Campaign
The summer days go by slowly? Well, why don't you join a summer internship program and find a fabulous leadership opportunity right where you live? You may even
De-Colonizing the System: The Core Divisiveness Between Minorities
I grew up in an environment where my grasp of English determined my intelligence and the colour of my skin determined my beauty. Undermining those with ‘heavy
Treasure the Environment with Family-Fun Activities In the Bay Area
Any day is a good day to learn about protecting the environment, but this month, especially so. Earth Day takes place on April 22 every year and in “normal”
A Tale of Two Sumi(s) – When COVID19 Flatlined the Desi Beauty Business
Sumi Patel opened Sumi Beauty in 2007 and ran a thriving cosmetology business Sumi Beauty Salon i
Letters to the Editor: 4/02/2021
Dear India Currents, Biden Can’t End Cancer Some politicians like to take credit for everything. During a speech in Houston on February 26, 2021, President
Experiencing Two Lockdowns: Traveling to India During a Pandemic
My mother lives in Jamshedpur, India. I live in San Jose, California. For the past many years, my siblings and I have made multiple trips to Jamshedpur every ye
13-Year-Old Abhimanyu Sukhdial’s Novel Sparks Climate Change Dialogues
“Stillwater is a great place to raise a family,” is the common refrain I heard from several Indian aunties at the small Holi dinner party I attended the yea
Pagglait Approaches the Insular Hindu Family With Humor and Heart
Pagglait is a Hindi dramedy film that released this past March on Netflix. The narrative follows the emotional reaction and circumstance of a young widow, Sandh
Sleep Tight, Sleep Right
A good sleep cycle ensures optimal health, so monitoring how you sleep and practicing proper sleeping habits is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. The
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IC Interviews Bay Area Dancer, Amit Patel
Bollywood dance has existed within heteronormative structures for years. How are dancers bringing a wave of change to the industry? Amit Patel, a Fremont choreographer and founder of Bollywood Heels, is interviewed by Managing Editor, Srishti Prabha, and Youth Editor, Kanchan Naik.
IC Interviews: Veena Player, Teed Rockwell
Priya Das, Program Director for Sangam Arts and Mosaic Silicon Valley interviews longtime India Currents contributor and Veena player, Teed Rockwell.
Desi Talk: American Born _____ Desi
Yashu Rao and Srishti Prabha talk about culture, identity, and how it plays a role in family structures.
Not Really Indian: Subhashini Prasad’s Book Compiles Global Narratives
Subhashini Prasad was born Indian, raised Indonesian, educated American and professionally groomed to call the world her oyster. Her debut book, an anthology -
Reliving Scam 1992 Successfully: Hansal Mehta and Pratik Gandhi
As Abhishek Bachhan-starrer The Big Bull got released in April 2021, viewers were compelled to compare its content with the enthralling Scam 1992: The Harshad M
Indian Women Revolt: The Problem Lies in Your Genes and Not Our Jeans
A recent comment over women wearing ripped jeans by an Indian politician has once more thrown open the misogynist mentality prevalent in our culture. On March 1
The American Dream May Be Quenched For All Immigrants By the 2021 Dreamers Act
The Dreamers Act is a bill passed in 2021 by the House of Representatives in a vote of 298-197. “The bill would provide conditional permanent resident status
In Mumbai or Japan, Mother Nature Can Calm A Restless Mind
Desi Roots, Global Wings – a monthly column focused on the Indian immigrant experience. Learning to unwind in nature - A life-saving skill that can help us su
Bay-Area Based Filmmaker Alka Raghuram Documents Muslim Women Boxers’ Fight for Liberation
How far would you go for freedom? A choice between survival and social acceptance. For girls of Kiddirpur, a small Muslim neighborhood in West Bengal, the path
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Odes to Bay Area Beauties
Any San Francisco, Bay Area resident can vouch for their fondness and love for living in this area. Being the Silicon Valley of the world and a Technology hub,
BET Island: An Untouched Gem
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Being Sheela: The Life Journey of an Immigration Lawyer
“Being Sheela” is a biography of Sheela Murthy, an immigration lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in Maryland. It charts her journey from a chil
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An Imperfect Street: The Delhi Airport Race
When I step off the plane which I have been on for the past sixteen hours, I am immediately hit with the biting cold that is Delhi winter. The smell of pollutio
Decoding the Significance of Indian-American Heritage
One of our seven beloved grandchildren asked the other day, “How do you say 'reception' in Indian?” She needed the information for her school paper, Growing
Oil-free and Plant-Based Food Serve Up A Healthy Desi Diet
Two years ago, I could not imagine cooking and eating oil-free food. Cooking good food was synonymous with a liberal splash of cooking oil in everything from si
