An Imperfect Street: The Delhi Airport Race
When I step off the plane which I have been on for the past sixteen hours, I am immediately hit with the biting cold that is Delhi winter. The smell of pollutio
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Decoding the Significance of Indian-American Heritage
One of our seven beloved grandchildren asked the other day, “How do you say 'reception' in Indian?” She needed the information for her school paper, Growing
Silicon Valley’s South Asian Theater Weaves Women’s Narratives into Performance
Women in performance art are playing a pivotal role in crafting compelling cultural narratives, whether in the roles of founders, directors, costume designers,
Oil-free and Plant-Based Food Serve Up A Healthy Desi Diet
Two years ago, I could not imagine cooking and eating oil-free food. Cooking good food was synonymous with a liberal splash of cooking oil in everything from si
Hargila Stork, From Reviled to Adored: Part 1
India Currents, in collaboration with bioGraphic and the California Academy of Sciences, is publishing a 2 part series on the striking endangered stork known
Rishi Kumar Recruits Student Interns for 2022 Election Campaign
The summer days go by slowly? Well, why don't you join a summer internship program and find a fabulous leadership opportunity right where you live? You may even
10 Books to Read On Modern Indian History
It is no surprise that India has a long and rich history. However, which books are the best for learning about the country’s amazing history? Below are ten of
New York to Kerala, American Actress India Jarvis Makes a Malayalam Film Debut
The first time Director, Jeo Baby mentioned her name, I thought I had heard him wrong. It was prior to the release of his film, Kilometers and Kilometers. Reque
De-Colonizing the System: The Core Divisiveness Between Minorities
I grew up in an environment where my grasp of English determined my intelligence and the colour of my skin determined my beauty. Undermining those with ‘heavy
In the Land of Narmada: Visions From 50 Years Ago
Sri. Nettur P. Damodaran (1913-1978) was a prominent public figure from the state of Kerala, India, who had made contributions in various fields as a freedom fi
San Jose’s Ash Kalra Gets An ‘A’ On Climate Change
San Jose Asemblymember Ash Kalra (CA-27) got an 'A' from the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV), winning a 99% rating as a climate change champion
Bhageera Premieres at Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF ) brings local flavor to the South Bay, broadcasting more than 170 films from 38 countries. From feature-len
