#DontEraseIndia And The Conflation Of Religion And Politics
I grew up around a large, vibrant desi community — with lots of poojas, potlucks, and pretty saris — and I’m so grateful to all … 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
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
Aziz Ansari & Dev Shah: What’s In A Name?
Aziz Ansari has been nominated for a Golden Globe and received countless accolades for his Netflix series, Master of None. As a fellow Indian Muslim … Read more
#GoodMuslimBadMuslim Is Essential Listening For All Americans Everywhere
I’ve always been a staunch advocate of “better late than never” and this adage applies to the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast dreamed up by activist and contributor to The Aerogram Taz … Read more
My Hajj Experience: Seeing My Grandfather Again
My grandfather was a magician in his warmth — a man who paved the way for my life as an American. He had six children … Read more
Read An Excerpt From Shikhandi, or Other Stories They Don’t Tell You, by Devdutt Pattanaik
Shikhandi, or Other Stories They Don’t Tell You, by Devdutt Pattanaik, explains that queerness isn’t only modern, Western, or sexual. Rather, by looking at the vast written … Read more
Sitting Side-By-Side & Being Seen: Reflecting on 2015’s “Langar on the Hill”
As a young Sikh American woman, one of my proudest moments was probably last week’s second annual Langar on the Hill, a Congressional and community … Read more
VIDEO — Blessings: Little Pakistan, Brooklyn
Last week, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting. On the eve of Eid, many people hold moon-sighting or “Chaand Raat” … Read more
A Case Of Willful Blindness? POTUS’ Endorsement of Modi Ignores Human Rights Violations
This month Time magazine released its annual “TIME 100” list of the year’s most influential people and included Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After all, he … Read more
