Of Blue Morphos, Sloths, and Ziplines
We were instructed to wear dark clothes, preferably all black. No flashlights, no camera. Just your self, your imagination, and more importantly, faith in the g
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How to Choose Wisely: An Interview with Sheena Iyengar
How much choice do individuals have? We’re all subject to chance for a good portion of our lives and to think that we can get away from that is delusional. Bu
“Year of the Fog”
The Indian Business and Professional Women organization, in affiliation with Silicon Valley Reads hosted their 7th annual book reading event at the India Commun
Rigorous and Relevant Research
THE ART OF CHOOSING By Sheena Iyengar. Twelve, 2010. Hardcover. 352 pages. $25.99. Sheena Iyengar’s The Art of Choosing is a welcome antidote to the trend of
Kathak in Bollywood
Tarangini School of Kathak Dance presents its newest show, “Kathak through the Bollywood Lane,” a fusion of dance forms many would never expect. Kathak, a c
Who are the Raga Nerds?
Raga Nerd is a sociological oversimplification, like “Yuppie,” “Hippie,” or “Feminist.” I’ve never known anyone who referred to him or herself in
The Impact of Hinduism on the West
I had known Philip Goldberg as a prolific writer of self-help books and a regular blogger on spiritual issues. When I met him a few months ago he mentioned that
Don’t Fight Around Your Kids!
Q I am worried about my child’s behavior in the last year or so. She is seven years old and has two older brothers who are teenagers. We have had her in a new
Cell Phones Improve Memory?
It is indeed true that mobile phones are conquering the world rather more than the global recession. Everybody nowadays seems to be interested in the model numb
Indian Modern, Contemporary Art
Lovers of contemporary Indian art are in for an extraordinary treat with San Jose Museum of Modern Art’s exhibit “Roots in the Air, Branches Below.” The r
