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Why Indians Need An Urgent Lesson In Identifying Racism
For too many Indians racism is a one-way street. We can be its victims but we are never the perpetrators. We are quick to recognize it when it happens to us. Fo
What Does the Bully Want?
When I was a teenager, I used to get bullied a lot. My bullies were relentless. I could barely be in a class with them or pass them by on my way to get some wat
Lipstick Under My Burkha
Director: Alankrita Shrivastava Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana Kumra, Plabita Borthakur Heartfelt and made with much gusto, Lipstick Under
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
This spring Los Angeles will be home to quality cinema from India. And like spring, it will bring the colors of India—its culture and languages, its people, t
Four Tips for the Woman Looking for Love
Careers can be rich in meaning and fulfillment. But if career-driven lifestyles don’t afford the time and energy required to build a truly fulfilling romantic
Repeal and Replace Law: Outcomes for California
California would lose $24.3 billion annually in federal funding by 2027 for low-income health coverage under the current Republican plan to replace the Affordab
Silicon Valley Reads pick, “Unfair – The New Science of Criminal Injustice” by Adam Benforado
The 2017 Annual book reading event hosted by Indian Business and Professional Women (IBPW) at India Community Center was yet another astounding success. IBPW, i
Fifty Shades of Green and More in Switzerland
The journey begins when the airline stewardess sets a tray of Swiss chocolates in front of you. I chose one tiny piece, even though the whole tray looked scrump
When in Doubt: Be a Hero
On January 11, 2016, the German Foreign Office tweeted “Good Bye David Bowie, You are now among #Heroes. Thank you for helping to bring down the #wall.” It
Thinking Out-of-the-Box with Baby Eggplants
The first signs of spring are in full display. Never before have I been so welcoming of spring. This past winter was harsher than usual and experiencing it in o
Reza Aslan’s Show: American Hindu Student Council Objects
Hindu students from all over the United States have expressed strong disappointment and opposition towards CNN’s Believer episode on Hinduism, which aired on
