Found In Our Mother Tongue: Thoughts On Mental Health, South Asian Languages and Poetry
Not so long ago I wrote an open letter on mental health in South Asian communities which was rooted in my own experiences with anxiety … Read more
On Finding Strength 15 Years after 9/11
Growing Up I have a memory of walking through Yonkers when I moved to the outskirts of New York City a decade ago to attend graduate school. … Read more
Good Girls Marry Doctors — Brave Voices On Daughterhood In South Asian American Families
To all the American daughters of South Asian immigrants: Have you ever felt that you just can’t be a Good Girl? Your parents and South … Read more
I’m A Sikh And I’ve Cut My Hair. So What?
When I was fifteen, I attended my first (and only) IIGS camp (International Institute of Gurmat Studies). I packed my bags, excited to head up … Read more
Native Believer, A Secular Muslim’s Dark, Disturbing Identity Crisis
Whether or not you’ll find Ali Eteraz’s novel Native Believer a worthwhile read depends on your expectations. If you’re looking for a clean, straightforward book … Read more
Aparna Nancherla’s Just Putting It Out There Brings Mental Health To The Stage
On Friday, July 8, comedian Aparna Nancherla released her debut comedy album Just Putting it Out There to the top spot on the iTunes new comedy album chart. … Read more
Seven Meditations on Orlando
1. Imran Yousuf is a hero and is the kind of man who, when pressed on his heroic status, might downplay or completely deny his heroism, … Read more
Making Peace With My Hinduism, And Myself
Unlike most of my peers, my favorite time of day as a child was bedtime. Well, at least it was when my maternal grandmother — … Read more
Why The Hindu American Foundation Does Not Speak For Me
As an educator who believes in the ability of education to inspire people to build a better world and to develop people into fuller human … Read more
Review: Mishra’s Desis Divided Looks At South Asian American Politics Through An Intersectional Lens
One of the most interesting and enduring debates in academia and popular culture is over the use, prevalence, and necessity of the moniker “South Asian.” … Read more
