Aging in Asia
The study of aging in India, or aging among the South Asian population abroad, has been gaining a base. Though there is still much to be studied, researchers sa
Nadia Maiwandi
“The Taqwacores” Tears It Down
THE TAQWACORES. Director and Producer: Eyad Zahra. Co-producer: Michael Muhammad Knight. Players: Bobby Naderi, Nav Mann, Dominic Rains, Noureen Dewulf, Ian Tra
Rallying for Education
When the 2009-2010 school year was two weeks from its end, a group of Fremont parents and students set out to raise $2 million in a fervent effort to save teach
In the Valley of Kashmir
Kashmir is an area often ignored in Western newspapers, yet it is this region—not Afghanistan or Iraq—that is “the most militarized territorial dispute,
Afghan and Pakistani Scholars Hold Panel on Region
As the current administration strengthens its ties with Pakistan and President Obama weighs his decision in Afghanistan, a noteworthy panel of Afghan and Pakist
Finding Her Own Niche(s)
Anoushka Shankar is finding her own niche. Some years ago, she was known solely as the daughter of Ravi Shankar—and later, as half-sister of pop-jazz star Nor
Notable Events Around Town
Kalalaya set to throw 20th anniversary bash Mythili Kumar and the Abhinaya Dance Company will help Kalalaya celebrate its 20th anniversary with a dance recital.
Afghan Theater Troupe Teams with U.S. Ensemble
Theater’s roots are historically tied to pedagogical knowledge. Long before the invention of paper, or perhaps the written language, the stage served as the m
A Conversation with Zakir Hussain
A legend, an innovator, a prodigy—these are words used repeatedly to describe tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. But when he greets me at his office in Marin County
The Ugly Death of a California Beauty Queen
Growing up a “good” little Indian girl can be tough—just ask Meera Simhan, playwright ofMiss India America: The Ugly Death of a California Beauty Queen 20
Ancient Afghan Artifacts Tour Bay Area
FOR YOUR ONE-TIME EXCLUSIVE USE ONLY AS A TIE-IN WITH THE EXHIBIT Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures
World Issues as Seen on Film
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is holding its 11th annual exhibition, originally conceived to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Univer
