Lion Shares Compelling Story Of Transnational Adoption
In recent years, more nuanced depictions of transnational adoptions have made their way into our news, literature, and films. From the tragic story of Adam … Read more
Kavita Das
Drawing Inspiration: A Conversation With Visual Artist Chitra Ganesh
Chitra Ganesh is a South Asian American visual artist who has earned accolades and awards and exhibited her bold and inventive work all over the … Read more
Behind the Scenes With Film Composer Gingger Shankar
Even if you haven’t heard of Gingger Shankar, you’ve likely already heard her music. Her compositions have been the sonic backdrop to momentous films such … Read more
Peek-a-Boob: A Sari Condition
There’s a silent but highly visible epidemic sweeping through the South Asian community. It’s prevalent among young South Asian women, specifically those who wear saris … Read more
‘Bhaji on the Beach’ at 20: How ‘Bout a Remix?
I have a confession to make. Until this week, I had never seen Gurinder Chadha’s 1993 breakthrough film, Bhaji on the Beach. Many people were … Read more
Smithsonian’s ‘Beyond Bollywood’ Opens, Putting the Spotlight on Indians in America
Today marks the opening of Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, a landmark exhibition on view until next year at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. … Read more
Curating the Indian American Experience for the Smithsonian: Q&A on ‘Beyond Bollywood’ with Masum Momaya
On February 27, Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation will open at the Smithsonian. This landmark exhibition is part of the Smithsonian’s Indian American Heritage Project, an … Read more
All About Family: Anoushka Shankar’s New Single ‘Traces of You’
Sitarist, Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the late great sitar maestro, Ravi Shankar, just released a single from her upcoming album, both entitled Traces of You. … Read more
A New Initiative Seeks to Restore Yoga’s South Asian Heritage
Many South Asian Americans turn to yoga because of the immense physical and spiritual benefits it offers. Some come to yoga with a good … Read more
Lakshmi Shankar Shares Her Memories of Uday Shankar, Recalls His Legendary Film ‘Kalpana’
Lakshmi Shankar was just 13-years-old when she made the long journey from the southern city of Madras (now Chennai) to Almora, Uttarakhand to join the Uday Shankar … Read more
