Masala In Ur Dosa – A column addressing identity through the lens of a Telugu Indian-American in conversation with his South Asian peers. “I like pizza, and I like camping, and hiking with my dad”, my classmate shared with me on the very first day of first grade...
The South-Asian identity of the Indian diaspora is inherently biased and it is fraught with inaccuracies. It also constitutes part of a deliberate attempt by leftist groups to deny and subsequently erase from the consciousness the memory of a glorious non-Western...
In this crisis hour, social media is keeping us entertained. Last month, a Facebook friend who lives abroad posted on her wall “Lipstick under my Mask…Must”. Another former colleague posted a photo of hers wearing a light brown lipstick and wrote “Lipstick after...
Uppa calls it the Mainland. For most people living outside of South Asia, India is nothing more than the mainland. India’s recognizable triangular shape is just a part of the story. Uppa’s India snakes into the Himalayas, toward the North-East part of the...
Legends of Quintessence – A column which interacts with Sci-Fi in a South Asian context. As I look around myself, I feel inspired by the talent surrounding me. I am inspired by my South Asian culture. I am inspired by Sci-Fi. So the conversations I have with...
