BET Island: An Untouched Gem
The Cultured Traveler – A column exploring the many miles of what South Asia has to offer. If you appreciate the vastness of the sea, boat rides, and heritag
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Being Sheela: The Life Journey of an Immigration Lawyer
“Being Sheela” is a biography of Sheela Murthy, an immigration lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in Maryland. It charts her journey from a chil
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
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
Indian Artists Confront Fast Fashion in Desi Communities
One cotton shirt uses up to 3,000 liters of water to make. One denim jacket takes 7,500 liters. That's enough drinking water to last one person for six years! T
My Bones Just Lit Up Says Indira Ahluwalia About Her Battle With Cancer
Indira Ahluwalia is tall and graceful with a warm, welcoming smile. She’s the picture of wellness and good health, or so you’d think. Her story, however,
Indian Inspired Curries Make it Easy to Go Amok With Cambodian Cuisine
Dig-In Meals – A column highlighting Indian spices in recipes that take traditional Indian food and add a western twist! Pre-Covid, when my son was visiting C
Janm Bhoomi, Karm Bhoomi, Matra Bhoomi: This Fragile Place Called Home
Whether you plod through Barack Obama’s 751-page political memoir The Promised Land (burnished with glossy photos) or enthuse through Annie Zaidi’s 159-page
Maulik Pancholy’s Book ‘Best At It’ Confronts Being a Gay Indian American In the Midwest
This delightful debut novel by award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy is the story of Rahul Kapoor, an awkward 12-year-old Indian American gay middle-grade boy com
Dwarka: Lord Krishna’s Kingdom
The Cultured Traveler - A column exploring the many miles of what South Asia has to offer. (Featured Image: Gomti Ghat by Suman Bajpai) After a year of a forced
Farzana Doctor’s Book, ‘Seven’ Confronts An Abusive Tradition
Trigger Warnings: FGM/C Some Christian denominations believe a seven-year-old can make spiritual choices. Judaism and Islam hold that a seven-year-old boy is ab
