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Articles by Francis C.Assisi

Indian Slaves in Colonial America

Francis C.Assisi • Published on May 16, 2007
Research into court documents and newspaper archives reveals the presence of South Asians in Virginia as early as the 17th century.

Ayurveda in America

Francis C.Assisi • Published on May 1, 2007
What is the status of ayurveda today, nearly three decades after it was first transplanted into American soil? What are the challenges ahead?

Encyclopedia Unveils the Great Indian Diaspora

Francis C.Assisi • Published on April 30, 2007
The Encyclopedia of the Indian Diaspora is a compilation of stories of the staggering diaspora of 20-25 million people of Indian origin

"India is a State of Being"

Francis C.Assisi • Published on September 6, 2006
Tribute to the most “Indian” of all Indian novelists in English: Raja Rao (1908-2006)

Battle for Turf

Francis C.Assisi • Published on July 6, 2006
A desi gang battles for turf and identity in Londonstani, Gautam Malkani’s debut novel
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