Comfort Cuisine
In Gujarat, where I grew up, the din-ner menu was almost always the same: kadhi—a yogurt soup, and khichadi—a porridge-like dish made with brown rice and mu
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I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Being a Bay Area native, I always took “The City” for granted. After a long time apart—moving away for college and taking the better part of the year to
Ambassador of Bollywood Dance
He moved from anonymity to becoming one of America’s most visible faces in Hollywood as the ambassador of Bollywood dance, and in a career that spans 20 years
Homesick in my Homeland
When I step outside, the soles of my shoes noisily crunch upon scattered yellowing leaves; I pick one up and twirl it around and around, my eyes idly locating t
Witness to Life
WHY I WRITE. Non Fiction Essays. By Saadat Hasan Manto. Edited and Translated By: Aakar Patel. Published By: Tranquebar Press. 194 pages. $17.48 "Saadat Hassan
Save Money on Your 2014 Tax Returns
As the year draws to a close, here are some useful maxims to keep in mind as you prepare your tax returns. Maximize Deductions for Charitable Gifts Your generos
Shy, Reserved or Introverted?
I find that I am pretty quiet in social settings. People have often referred to me as shy. I enjoy one-on-one contact and find groups kind of superficial or eve
Close to Grandmother’s Home
The first time my children heard the basic seven notes of Indian classical music was over a Karadi Tales tape in my car in Dallas. As the Mom-mobile blasted to
Out of the Shadow of India
These two debut books by talented writers from Sri Lanka and Nepal made me think of these nations within the sub-continent which have attempted fiercely to step
Investing in India
Narendra Modi with his lofty rhetoric and ambitious plans has made India a popular topic of discussion on the world stage. Every head of state in the G7 (United
My Husband Cheated on Me With a Younger Woman
Q. I just discovered that my husband slept with a woman 20 years younger than me. He said he made a mistake and wants to stay together. What should I do? A. It
A River Runs Through It
Bangkok is home to some of the world’s most versatile and colorful market places, the most agonizing traffic jams and the most breathtaking sculptural legacie
