The Bhagwad Gita in Your Hotel Room
“Wherever there is Krishna and Arjuna there is opulence, victory, power and morality. Whoever reads one verse, one line, or even touches one of these books wi
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Livermore Temple Improvements hit a snag
One of the most beautiful and authentic Hindu temples in the United States is in the midst of a swirling controversy over its expansion plans. Situated in 12 ac
AIF Summit to Benefit Rural India
Since 2001, the American India Foundation (AIF) has invested over $55 million to support programs in India. In the last year alone, AIF reached more than 340,
Bettering the Bollywood experience
As any desi making periodic trips to India knows, the swanky multiplexes in India’s metros put our own Bollywood experience here in the United States to shame
International Cricket comes to the Bay Area
The prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club visits the Bay Area to play with local cricketers To the uninitiated eye, cricket’s charms are not obvious. The argume
In the Guru-Shishya Tradition
Prabha Gopal of the Bay Area Performing Arts (BAPA) reflected on what prompted her to presented her latest show, Parampara, “The Bay Area seems to be refreshi
Giving to Shiva
I can hardly believe that I will soon be presenting my first full-length solo bharatanatyam recital in nearly nine years. Frankly, I’m terrified of ascending
Bargaining with the devil.
As India prepares for renewed talks with Pakistan and with Maoist guerillas, an observer may wonder why the country’s track record in negotiations is so poor.
Brussels sprouts? Boring!
Kids and vegetables? Every parent fights this battle. So how do we get our boys and girls to get their daily dose of veggie goodness? And why should we care? As
Sign Before You Speak
Which parent has not exulted when baby lifts her hand in an awkward “bye-bye,” or shakes her head for the first time to convey an emphatic “no?” All ani
Memories Are Made of This
A star-studded cast comes to Anaheim in May when Mediasphere and Shailja Productions present, The Blue Mug: About Memories and What We Make Of Them, a comedy by
A Tribute to Farmers
The India Friends Association returns with its annual signature fundraiser, Archana, an interactive festival providing a rich insight into Indian culture. Guest
