Jest for Laughs

Jest for Laughs

Desi Stand-up Comedians in North America: A GROWING TRIBE: With fresh takes on identity, family, and culture, these rising comedic stars in the U.S. and Canada are regaling audiences even as they gain a foothold in the competitive business of laughs. Plus: Our interview with funnywoman Zarna Garg, the reigning queen of desi comedy. Read more »

Books: Love in the Time of Struggle

New Fiction: The English Problem: A review of former book editor Beena Kamlani’s debut novel, which is set in India and England before Indian independence. Read more »

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Food & Dining: Romancing with Food

On this Valentine’s Day, create a homemade celebration to stimulate the senses. Read more »

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Point of View: Being Indian American Is a Mixed Blessing Sometimes

The Rising Stock of Indian Americans: The community is having a moment in the sun, giving rise to a celebratory and, some would argue, self-congratulatory mood. Read more »

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Films: Sandhya Suri’s Santosh: Review and Interview

Films: Sandhya Suri’s Santosh: It made history as the U.K.’s official 2025 Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film. A review and an interview with Suri. Read more »

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Teen Talk: To Date or Not to Date…

While dating is normal (and even encouraged) in main-stream American culture, it is no bed of roses for desi high schoolers. Read more »

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Tribute: The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Remembering Shyam Benegal: A heartfelt tribute to an auteur who, over a five-decade career in Indian cinema, exemplified the art of storytelling on screen. Read more »

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Homage: The Principled Prime Minister

A Tribute to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: India’s principled prime minister, who defied expectations, was also a bureaucrat, an economist, a scholar, and a finance minister. Read more »

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Youth Spotlight: Driven to Succeed

Youth Spotlight: Adhira Choudhury: Meet a driven, focused, and hardworking future tech entrepreneur who has her eyes set on using AI to transform healthcare. Read more »

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Family and Communal Values: The Need of the Times

In Georgia’s Indian American community, Ashwin Ramaswami is no longer a stranger. His bid for the Georgia State Senate has attracted significant media attention, including a report in The New York Times titled “The 25-Year-Old Georgia Senate Candidate Looking to Unseat a Fake Trump Elector.” Read more »

Librarian and Lover of Languages

Gautham Reddy is the subject librarian for South Asian Studies and Religion at Emory
University’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. Read more »

Important Birthdays Over Fifty "and-a-half"

Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the next age than the last. Read more »

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Hiring and Employment

AI’s rapidly evolving disruptive technology is providing new opportunities but also posing challenges for employers and employees. From recruitment to performance management, AI promises enhanced efficiency and objectivity but also raises significant legal and ethical concerns. Read more »

Letters from Readers

Letters to the Editor: The Way Forward for Democrats/ In Memoriam 2024. Read more »

Immigration News Briefs

H-1B & H-2 final rule and revised form I-129/ Guidance on EB-2 national interest waiver petitions/ Application Final Action Dates for February 2025/ Dates for Filling Visa Applications - February 2025. Read more »

No trouble in Ash-Abhishek paradise

Shutting down divorce rumors, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, along with Aaradhya, were seen at the airport returning from their vacation. Read more »

Good Sports: Gukesh D Becomes Youngest Khel Ratna Award Winner

Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest athlete to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Read more »

Presidential STEM teaching award for Rajni Sundararaj

Rajni Sundararaj of Georgia is among five Indian Americans who got the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Read more »

Briefs/ Overseas Indians Honored in Odisha/ Two Indian Americans in TIME100 Next/ Book Matters.

Read our regular columns: ‘Who, What, Where, When & Why’ and ‘Book Matters.’ Also: ‘Overseas Indians Honored in Odisha' and 'Two Indian Americans in TIME100 Next' Read more »

Ayurvedic Herbs to Lower Inflammation

Fighting Inflammation: Under the right guidance, Ayurvedic herbs may offer a solution to what seems like a growing problem. Read more »

When is the best time to embark on a spiritual journey?

Time is relevant only because we have a physical body. To do anything physical, you need time because the physical is time-bound. Read more »

 

 

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