More Than An Anomaly
L.B. Reddy was admired for his success in America, revered for his philanthropic contributions here in the U.S. and in his village, and his employees and townsp
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Love In A Time Of War
ANIL'S GHOST by Michael Ondaatje. Alfred A. Knopf. 312 pp. $25. Anil Tissera has many enigmatic qualities as the protagonist in Ondaatje’s first novel since T
The failure of the Agra Summit
The Agra Summit was not a setback in India-Pakistan relations. The summit failed even to produce a joint declaration. However, diplomacy is the wrong instrument
Dream from Ettayapuram
Venkatesh is doing well now that he is out of the hospital. The burns were only minor and can barely be seen, except on his thigh where the acid spilled. He is
Like Father, Like Daughter
Two years ago, when Anoushka Shankar was 16, she released her first album, titled simply "Anoushka." It showcased her ability to play fast taans and deris, tric
Rahman Rahman-From Tamizha Tamizha To Chhaiya Chhaiya
He is at the center of the stage but you could just as easily miss him. With his trademark tousled hair, dressed in a simple white shirt and jacket, he is almos
BART and Buses
I met him on the BART, four years ago, one Monday morning. In accordance with the etiquette of my new host country, I smiled a good morning at him, but not the
Shakti’s Legacy
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Men in Angst
An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma, Farrar Straus & Giraux, 2000, 282 pages, $23. The Better Man by Anita Nair, Picador, 2000, 361 pages, $24 In An Obedient
Turning American
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Rising TiE-d
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What’s Cooking?
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