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Dhoop Chaoon stages ‘Ek Naav mein Sawaar,’ an online play
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Virtual Ramadan Celebration organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
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Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple distributes food and masks to overcome COVID-19 pandemic
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Meals to Masks
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2020 Atlanta Indian Idols: the exponential growth of talent
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Vibha donates to International Community School for its digital education initiative
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Requiem for the dead—and the living
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Splendid Holi celebrations at Ambaji
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Interfaith Peace Symposium held in Norcross
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Guidelines for Submitting Reports to Around Town
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Transcendent Deities of India at Emory’s Carlos Museum
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Rallies in protest—and support—of India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
Down But Not Out
Now that the shock caused by the Covid-19 crisis has given way to an uneasy acceptance of our changed reality, we find that many are not only surviving and managing, they are also finding ways to thrive in the new environment. Unlocking the human spirit is up to each individual. We share stories of individuals and groups that are engaging creatively and immersing themselves in community service and other fulfilling pursuits, including the arts. As these stories show, life goes on—often in ways that are fun, inventive, and fulfilling. Read more »
Students polishing their resumes for applying to universities, are suddenly at a loss. Some suggestions as they face both challenges and opportunities. Read more »
Smile your quarantine blues away! Having a sense of humor can provide strength and act as a coping mechanism when you are stuck indoors. Read more »
A high school senior reflects on how, in these uncertain times, life can present unexpected possibilities. Read more »
Why do I suddenly feel relieved in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis? Because with no events to attend, I can almost relax! We Indians love socializing, but we overschedule ourselves! Read more »
Letters to the Editor: Remembering Bombay’s glory days: A journey through past, and A Quarantine Story: How we have been making the est of stay-at-home times. Read more »
The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring. So, it has reset the federal tax deadline. You now have until July 15 to file your 1040 form and to pay any federal taxes owed for 2019. Read more »
Attorney Sonjui Kumar writes about Covid-19 relief measures and programs especially created for small businesses to ride out this storm. A handy, much needed resource at this time. Read more »
Faddish diets are not the solution for losing weight and staying fit, but there are other ways to do it. Why Keto, Paleo, and other fad diets are not magic pills. Read more »
As of March 18, USCIS has temporarily suspended routine in-person services through at least May 3, 2020, to help slow the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Read more »
Stars come together for a cause…virtually! Iulia, Jacqueline are Salman’s lockdown buddies, Janhvi Kapoor’s household help tests positive for Covid-19, Star weddings postponed due to Covid-19, Top 10 listing of movies and songs, and much more. Read more »
Mir retired recently from a stellar career that saw her play 226 international matches, including 137 as captain. An off-spinner and a valuable batter, she had 1,630 runs and 151 wickets in 120 ODIs, as well as 802 runs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is. Read more »
Prof. Krishnendu Roy, who is with the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University, and with the Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, won the the 2020 award for research program
development. Read more »
Read our regular columns, ‘Who, What, Where, When & Why’ and ‘Book Matters’. Also: ‘Looking back-and-learning-virtually’ and ‘Favorite food items of the girmitiyas’. Read more »
Violinist Sheela Iyengar, member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), talks about the trials and triumphs of her musicianship, micro concerts with her fellow housebound instrumentalists, not being a Tiger Mom, and how you can learn to play an instrument from your couch. Read more »
Can taking drugs become an aid to the spiritual path? What about plant-based substances like ayahuasca and marijuana? Are they fair game for the spiritual seeker? Read more »
