Lakshmi’s Paradox of Abundance
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South Asian YA Books That Stole 2021
The past year has seen some wonderful young adult books being released by South Asian writers and illustrators. With diverse themes ranging from climate conserv
In Vishnu’s Classroom With Darwin and Newton
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Saraswati’s Gathering Dust
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Alone in the Desert with Brahma
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Ganesha’s MahaMementoMori
MahaMementoMori: Fables Beyond COVID's Warning Wall – The first in a monthly series that gently reminds us to remember what life would be like if we succumb
Oonga Recasts the Myth of Rama in a Fearless Adivasi Prince
‘If Human Lives are the Price we’re Paying for ‘Development’, It May Not Be Worth It’: Devashish Makhija “What rights do these trees have, if the ci
California: The Cure
Legends of Quintessence – a Science Fiction column with a South Asian twist. Chapter 1 In a tiny house by the outskirts of Fresno, the morning was very quie
In 2020, Science Fiction is Freedom
Legends of Quintessence – a column that interacts with Science Fiction in a South Asian context. The year 2020 has been a very strange one. This year has ma
What Would You Feed Aliens for Thanksgiving?
Legends of Quintessence – a column that interacts with Science Fiction in a South Asian context. On Sunday, November 22nd, India Currents Sci-Fi writer, Rac
A Forgotten Love Story of Indian Train Travel
A few years ago, my husband and I decided to take our two children on the train to NYC. We always drove but I wanted our children to experience train travel; th
Flight of the Sparrow
It’s Spring. The birds perch on the bird feeder and peck at the grains playfully, making chirping sounds. They remind me of ma, my mother. A woman of small st
