“Get rid of Annu right away!” The injunction came from the top. And then came an oblong package that we hadn’t ordered. It was the implement to lure us into believing that getting rid of Annu wouldn’t be as hard as we were thinking. Sinister as the plan appears to be,...
Navratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for nine nights and ten days during the Fall season. The lunar calendar determines the timing of the holiday. Navratri is celebrated a few times during the year, but the festival that occurs during the Fall is referred...
Never been to a film festival before? Due to the pandemic, they’re more accessible than ever, having pivoted to digital extravaganzas inviting people to “attend” who might not have had the chance otherwise. One of the premier festivals promoting diverse images...
This article is part of the opinion column – Beyond Occident – where we explore a native perspective on the Indian diaspora. The 2020 US presidential election is poised to be the watershed moment in Indian-American (IA) politics. The significance of this election lies...
To The Editor, Thank you for your email and for including me in your community. I will address your general questions. Yes, I am voting in 2020. I have always voted since I became a US citizen in 1981 and I am a registered voter in CA as an Independent. So, I have the...
