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100 Years Later, Embracing Our Legacy of Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind
One hundred years ago, in 1923, the Supreme Court took away American citizenship from an extraordinary man named Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind.
American Girl, raised on promise
There are many ways to measure the success of an ethnic group or racial group in immigrant America, and by several metrics, Indian-Americans top the list.
India and Faraway Lands: 5,000 Years of Connected History
The recent publishing of my book India and Faraway Lands: 5,000 Years of Connected History marked the culmination of my long-standing quest for understanding India’s past in a wider global context.
Save the Shekhawati Frescoes: A Call to Fund an International Conservation Workshop in Rajasthan, India
India is altogether history, spirituality, diversity, food, colors, perfume, festivals, craftsmanship, authentic and stunning materials, traditions and high level modernization.
The Roar of an Indian Movie
With two Golden Globe nominations, a place in the New Yorker’s best movies of 2022, and rah-rah reviews from American critics, the Indian film RRR, which stands for Rise Roar Revolt, has made a big splash in the United States.
Participation in Politics and Public Life Sets Indian Diaspora Apart
As December dawns on the world and dovetails into a new year, a look back at 2022 shows it has been a momentous one for the Indian diaspora, with new landmarks along the way.
Looking to the Future: Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
It is an exciting time for the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). We would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of several new initiatives that have been gaining tremendous momentum, of late at IISc.
The FOXG1 Factor: Shining a Light on Not-So-Rare Diseases
For those of you with kids, you may remember the infant and toddler years as exhausting. The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the diaper changes, the arguments with your spouse as to who should do the 3 am feed. Now imagine if your child always remained in this stage.
It’s Time to Address Your Diabetes
As a podiatric physician and surgeon, I see many patients with diabetes and I manage the resulting complications in their feet.
The 5 Mantras of Hollywood: Controlling the Narrative
When I took a lead acting role in IFC’s three-part TV miniseries BOLLYWOOD HERO with Chris Kattan and Julian Sands, it was my first experience of Hollywood.
Two-Spirit and Hijra: The Common Stories Uniting Us
Native Americans have often held members of the LGBTQ+ family in high regard, and the most common term to define gender-fluid people today is to refer to them as ‘Two-Spirit’ people.
A Conversation with Children’s Book Author Jyoti Rajan Gopal
Jyoti Rajan Gopal, a children’s book author, recently published a book titled My Paati’s Saris. In the interview below, she told us about her inspirations for the book, and for her writing in general.
Tracing Their Stories: The Role of Indian Diaspora Activists in the United States’ Queer Movement
The role of Indian-Americans is often neglected when it comes to the LGBTQ movement in the US, despite the significant presence of the diaspora and India’s rich history of LGBTQ acceptance.
Nonprofit Success Strategies for Partnering with Government: Lessons from India
The optimal relationship between the public sector and civil society—and more specifically, between government and charitable organizations often called nongovernment organizations or NGOs—has been analyzed and debated extensively, both in the United States, in India, and beyond.
Trickle Up: Effective Altruism
The trend towards effective altruism argues for a high level of monitoring and evaluation, and backing charitable dollars with hard data analytics that conveys high impact.
Indian Blind Football is Coming into its Own
“He had no idea how strong he was,” Mathew says, his eyes shining. Mathew, a football coach, activist, and businessman from Kerala, was then recruiting players for the blind football team of India.
The Jungle Book: Rudyard Revised
When Indiaspora member Vinita Belani founded Enacte Arts in 2013 to bring Jean-Claude Carriere’s legendary re-telling of the Mahabharata to American audiences, she established a fundamental principle that has guided the theater company ever since: reimagine the canon of South Asian stories in a universal context.
The Shehnai Virtuoso and Other Stories by Dhumketu
The Shehnai Virtuoso and Other Stories by Dhumketu, translated from Gujarati into English by Jenny Bhatt, is the first book-length translation from Gujarati to English published in the US, despite the large population of Gujarati diaspora in the country.
Do you know what happens to children in Indian orphanages when they grow up?
When most of us think of children without families, we visualize young children (adorable and heart-wrenching) living in some kind of institutional care. We see the need to give them good options for shelter and education, but don’t give a thought to what happens to them as they grow into teenagers and young adults.