Desi Headliners of 2007
These are not the “Desis of the Year.” Yes, they’re all desis by our rather expansive definition—Indian-Americans, children of one or two Indian parents
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Bibliophilia: Our Loves & Lusts
Best of this. Best of that. For twenty years, India Currents has re-invented its end-of-year offerings with the hope of bringing the best of everything Indian t
Baring Bollywood
I had never seen Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Long story short, I hadn’t watched actress Mandakini bare her breast in Raj Kapoor’s 1985 film, and every time the in
Dance for Discovery
New York City-based choreographer Parijat Desai dances like nothing you have seen before. Her work, performed by the Parijat Desai Dance Company, is as varied a
The Politicization of Science
Years ago, I interviewed for a job with a law firm that was looking for an epidemiologist with skills in science research design. Their intent was that I would
The Shot Heard ’round My World
Throughout all possible universes, throughout all epochs that did or do or shall exist, and throughout all actual and potential planes of existence, natural, su
What is a Raga?
There is a short answer to the question “What is a raga?” but, like most short answers, it is incomplete. A raga is a scale which is usually played one way
“Empowerment” is a Two-Syllable Word
Rupal Soni is a multi-disciplinary artist and community organizer based in Chicago. Rupal is Program Director of the Neighborhood Writing Alliance (www.jot.org)
Trials of a Food Junkie
Just the other day, it became official: I am obese. And I’m not the only one; more than 30 percent of the American population is, too. Actually, my weight is
Questions Regarding Citizenship
Q I currently have H-4 visa status. Recently, I received my Employment Authorization Document. If I apply for a Social Security Number, will the U.S. Citizenshi
Relating: at Home and Work
Q My partner and I, both in our 20s, have been in a lesbian relationship for three years. When we fell in love, it was very difficult to tell our parents, as th
