Thanksgiving 2018 : Thankful for the Year Women Ruled the Box Office
The year 2018 was a great one for Hindi cinema. From big budget behemoths to funny family films, strong content succeeded at the box office. … Read more
Goodbye Apu — Here’s What You Meant To Us
The Simpsons’ Apu may be dead, but stereotyping of South Asians most certainly is not. In fact, from the debates that preceded the conflicting report … Read more
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
I have sat in front of my screen for hours thinking about what I want to say. Thinking about what could be said to help … Read more
Indian Americans: The Time to Stand Up To Hindu Fascism Is Now
Do you remember the dread of watching Neo-Nazis brazenly marching in Charlottesville? The shouts of angry white men in polo shirts and khaki emboldened by … Read more
Revisiting ‘Dil Se..’ 20 Years Later: A Film About a Different Side of Love
Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen this classic film yet, please note that this post shares details of the plot, including the conclusion. Growing up … Read more
In India Today, Has the Call of ‘Freedom’ Become a Ruse?
Do you think it has become a catchphrase for something else that’s lurking, that is more insidious? (If so, my call to you is, “Let … Read more
Kid Lit Titles ‘Always Anjali’ & ‘Meet Yasmin’ Teach Without the Preach For the Win
Books about inclusion and valuing difference have never been more important, but how do you get kids to absorb the good stuff when they’re unwilling … Read more
Understanding Racial Capitalism & Our Beginnings/Ends
By 2020, white households will own 86 times more wealth than black households. “In 2016, the median wealth for nonretired black households 25 years old … Read more
Ketchup & Mustard to Relish, Brooklyn Delhi-Style
The views expressed in this review are the personal views of the reviewer and this product review was not sponsored or paid for. However, the … Read more
An Open Letter to Aunties: End Family Detention
Auntie, I feel like I grew up with you. When I pass you in the street or see you in the spice store, I feel … Read more
