Prakriti and Shakti: The Nature of Feminine Divinity in Hinduism
This article is part of the opinion column – Beyond Occident – where we explore a native perspective on the Indian diaspora. With over one billion followe
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Eliminating Caste Discrimination is What Hindus Should Do
bell hooks once wrote that “homeplace” was a place constructed “where Black people could affirm one another and by so doing heal many of the wounds inflic
Why California’s Lawsuit Against Cisco Uniquely Endangers Hindus & Indians
The State of California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued the Silicon Valley tech giant Cisco Systems in June 2020, accusing the company of eng
Innovative Americans: South Asian Contributions
This article is intended as an appreciation and a tribute to America, our adopted country, for its unusual penchant for inventions and innovations which have le
The Lori, Jola, Angai Geet Keep Us Awake
A lullaby is as ancient as the hills. It connects a mother to the child, much like an umbilical cord, nurturing both. It brings about "an exchange of souls" as
Green Desi Hacks That You Probably Didn’t Realize Were Part of Your Routine
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Indian Women Revolt: The Problem Lies in Your Genes and Not Our Jeans
A recent comment over women wearing ripped jeans by an Indian politician has once more thrown open the misogynist mentality prevalent in our culture. On March 1
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
Dharmic Environmentalism
This article is part of the opinion column – Beyond Occident – where we explore a native perspective on the Indian diaspora. The environment is a universa
From the Darkness of Desi Culture, Women Find the Light
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Machiavelli Mitch Akin to Jacobin Jayewardene
(Featured Image: Found on Twitter @ltthompso) However much you dislike a player in the opposing team, when the blighter does a fiendish bend it like Beckham, at
Far and Wide, Shared COVID Stories of Desi Americans
(Featured Image Source: Papaji Photography) The year 2021 started with high hopes that COVID-19 will vanish as it came. Vaccines were found with competing force
