OUR COVER STORY
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The Uppity Immigrant
November 2019 -
In an interview, author SUKETU MEHTA talks about why the “browning of America” shouldn’t be feared; his concerns for India, especially Kashmir; about citizenship and community, and more.
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What Diwali Means to Me
October 2019 -
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's essay on Diwali is followed by a review of her novel, The Forest of Enchantments, and an excerpt showing why Sita wrote her own version of the Ramayana.
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Mumbai Railways: The Great Leveler
September 2019 -
Mumbai’s suburban train system is a gritty but endearing world of hardened daily commuters and occasional riders in awe of the massive system transporting millions of passengers daily.
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Perspectives on Partition
August 2019 -
Perspectives on Partition, Part 1: An Unsung Hero, Allama Mashriqi’s Struggle against Partition by NASIM YOUSAF. Part 2: The Forces that Made Partition Inevitable by Dr. UMA MAJMUDAR.
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The Guardians of India’s Cinematic Heritage
July 2019 -
MUMBAI, MECCA FOR FILM FANS: Have you despaired over India’s haphazard approach to cultural preservation? Take heart! We now have the Film Heritage Foundation and the National Museum of Indian Cinema.
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CRICKET NATION!
June 2019 -
CRICKET CRAZY! More than the classic tussle between bat and ball, in India it's a national passion, stimulus to the economy, tool for bridge-building between warring neighbors, even a religion.
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Finding Common Sound
May 2019 -
WHEN EAST MEETS WEST, IT IS MUSIC TO THE EARS. Carnatic and Hindustani mingle with Jazz, Rock, Electronica, and more; Indian classical music goes global—this world music is alchemical.
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Brown and Beautiful
April 2019 -
A new generation of South Asian influencers are not only challenging mainstream notions of beauty, they are also taking baby steps towards a share in an otherwise white-dominated
beauty industry.
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Kumbh Mela’s Sangam: A Confluence of Rivers, Rishis, and Rogues
March 2019 -
THE KUMBH MELA: A TOURIST LOOKS AND SADHGURU EXPLAINS. An Indian-American gets a chance to experience the largest gathering of people anywhere. And Sadhguru highlights its spiritual significance.
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Crafting Stories about Identity and Roots
February 2019 -
LEADING INDIAN AUTHORS SHARE INSIGHTS ON IDENTITY: Identity is such a complicated word, evoking many emotions—and the untangling of roots is a complex task, involving many strands.
