The Gita: A Nishkama Chariot
How relevant are the Gita’s 700 verses to the 7.4 billion people who, today, confront inner conflicts that are dharmic and eternal (do the right thing, at the
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SpiceKlub’s Saucy Secrets
Dig-In Meals – A column highlighting Indian spices in recipes that take traditional Indian food and add a western twist! The first taste is always with the e
Gay Rom-Com Celebrates Love in the Time of Section 377
Deputy Director of OutRight Action International Maria Sjödin stated, “Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which made sexual behavior ‘against the order
Ram Van Gaman Paryatan Paripath: Explore Forest Routes For Dussehra
The Cultured Traveler – A column exploring the many miles of what South Asia has to offer. A ten-day-long festival, Dussehra, traditionally represents the leg
Sūndal: A Quick and Easy Recipe for Navrātri
Each fall, between the months of September and October, hundreds of millions of Indians celebrate one formidable force in all her avatars — Goddess Durgā. He
Relive Bedtime Rituals with Nana and Nani in ‘Goodnight Ganesha’
Rooted in the universal practice of children’s nighttime rituals, Goodnight Ganesha follows a brother and sister’s endearing bedtime routine with their gran
In Other Words: Lessons for the Indian American Diaspora
Jhumpa Lahiri’s Whereabouts, written originally in Italian, has gained significant notoriety. It’s an incredible feat for Lahiri, a non-native Italian speak
Staycation Showcase: Exploring Marvelous Mendocino and Fort Bragg
A scant four hours’ drive from the Bay Area, the sweeping beauty and rustic charm of Mendocino and Fort Bragg await. Fall is my favorite time to visit, as the
Maheshwar: Soaked in Architecture and Spirituality
The Cultured Traveler – A column exploring the many miles of what South Asia has to offer. When I was planning to visit Indore, it was in my back of mind some
Second Debut Novel Gives Second Generation a Second Chance at First Love
The Shaadi Set-Up, Lillie Vale’s debut adult novel, is overflowing with internal angst, situational humor, and the oft-dreamed-of second chance at first love.
The Constant Overhaul of New York’s Little India
On every trip to New York City, I’ve traveled with a long list—of things to do, of walks to take, of foods to eat, and of museums to see. Our vacation early
Rare Stroke Survivor Shares His Story of Resilience in His memoir ‘One Fine Day’
Foreword In One Fine Day, Sameer Bhide sends each of us a reminder about the preciousness of life. Bhide had an extremely rare hemorrhagic brain stroke which re
