What Nature Taught Me About Making Homes Wherever You Go
I grew up in a desert country, Oman, where I would pretend that the flowers I saw in gardens were primroses I read about in … Read more
May 28-29: Exploring Identities In Intersection At Smithsonian APA Center’s Crosslines
This weekend, May 28-29, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center presents “Crosslines: A Culture Lab on Intersectionality,” a free event in Washington, D.C., at the … Read more
Tales Of Turmeric, Spice Of My Heart
My first memories of turmeric aren’t found in the Indian foods that my mother would traditionally cook; but rather, a body wash that she and … Read more
Gold Dust: The Charm & Story Of The Heirloom
What a rarity it is, a material thing that is timeless. A piece that gets better with age, a piece that tells a story, a … Read more
No Justice In Jassi Sidhu Murder Case: Court Rejects India’s Extradition Order For Victim’s Mother & Uncle
If she were still alive, last month would mark the 17th anniversary of Jaswinder ‘Jassi’ Kaur Sidhu’s marriage to Sukhwinder ‘Mithu’ Singh. But instead of a … Read more
Kick-Ass Desi Aunty Fights Off Armed Robber in Attempted Robbery
Gentle reminder to everyone: Do not mess with desi aunties. A round of applause for Bhumika Patel, everyone! Rohin Guha is an Editor at The Aerogram. … Read more
Aziz Ansari Identifies With A KFC Basmati Bowl Topped With Popcorn Chicken
Back in late December 2015, Aziz Ansari went to Trivandrum, Kerala, a few hours from where his parents were raised. Fans were excited to see … Read more
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Magical Nights At Nani’s House
“For those who’ve never slept under the stars on a balmy summer night — like we did in our Nana-Nani’s (maternal grandpa and grandma) country … Read more
Quick Picks: Filmmaker, Playwright, Performance Artist & ASL Poet Sabina England
This week we feature the current favorites and obsessions of Sabina England, a filmmaker, playwright, performance artist and ASL poet based in the Midwest. Her … Read more
Three Prayers, A Rug, And A Dark Brown Polymer
“No one is allowed to use the conference room anymore,” my manager at the environmental lab explained during a brief encounter in the hallway, “Unless … Read more
