THE FEATURED ARTICLES
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My Turn: Just Friends
May 2012 - Keeping the boyfriend at bay: In the India of the ’70s in which the author grew up, boys were out of the question for a teen girl like her. Now, as a mother of teenage daughters, she learns to negotiate the feared boyfriend phase.
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Books: Indian Tales of Crime & Grime
May 2012 - The Iron Bra, an e-book, may appeal to Banker’s fans and might even be worth the easy download for a breezy read. Tyrewala’s Mumbai Noir (collection of bleak short stories) is available as a paperback and also on Kindle.
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Recipes: Vegan and Gluten-Free Quick Breads
May 2012 - Recipes for two breads, both vegan and gluten free--appropriate for those with dietary restrictions due to health or ethical issues--and nutritious and flavorful enough for anyone! Here are green corn tortillas and corn bread.
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Heritage: Sikh Forts and Palaces: Sentinels of History
May 2012 - A series of 16th-century forts and palaces dot the north Indian state of Punjab, bringing to life stirring tales of valor and sacrifice. Here are some photographs from Amita Baig’s Forts and Palaces of India.
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Americana: Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Died for Our Freedom
May 2012 - No matter our individual positions on wars, we appreciate our military men and women’s strength and courage, and we honor them on Memorial Day. Here's a look at two wars that had a lasting impact on American culture and psyche.
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Atlanta Review Showcases Indian Poetry
April 2012 - Indian novelists are popular--here are 21 diverse contemporary Indian poets in English and in English translation, assembled by a New York poet from Mumbai, and concerned with mortality, sexuality, politics....
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Americana: Play Ball!
April 2012 - Baseball is a sport deeply woven into American culture. National pastimes should be passed from generation to generation, and should be accessible to all. If they aren’t, they are merely games with numbers, and not pastimes with legacy.
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Madam Ambassador Nirupama Rao
April 2012 - Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao is not just a notable achiever. In a stellar career spanning almost four decades, she’s held some of the top jobs in the Indian Foreign Service. After giving a talk at Emory last month, she met with Khabar briefly.
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A Healthcare Revolutionary
April 2012 - Dr. K. Srinath Reddy was in Atlanta to deliver the Sheth Lecture at Emory University. Recipient of the Padma Bhushan, he works in public health and preventive medicine in India, where health care is still trivialized.
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Dharun Ravi’s Biggest Liability: He Was Indian
April 2012 - No one knows what actually went through Dharun Ravi’s mind when he spied on his roommate and posted it online. But we can be certain he never imagined the webcam could become a one-way ticket to his own deportation.