In Kutch, Artisans Weave Tradition Into Thread, Fabric, & Embroidery
From the Mughals and the British to the Parsees, cultural influences from abroad have enriched Gujarat’s traditional weaving and crafts
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In Recognition of Mother’s Day, EDD Highlights California’s Paid Family Leave Program
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A Gripping Tale of Manipulation: Naatak’s Gaslight Steals the Show
Even in Hindi, the classic British play “Gaslight” offers a chilling exploration of emotional abuse that transcends cultures.
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Santa Clara Artist Finds Her Calling In Painting The Ramayan
Pragati Sharma started out as an architect but found her calling in the world of painting, particularly depicting lesser known stories from the Ramayan
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Raja Choudhury On His Vivekananda Documentary: “What Will You Do To Wake Up That Divine Spark In You?”
The film titled America’s First Guru will be showcased on public television and on the PBS app.
Bhakshak Is An Uneasy Watch That Calls Out Social Apathy
Based on true events, Bhakshak packs some powerful performances but overwhelms itself with too many messages
Immigrants Don’t Need Visa Or SSN For Healthcare!
Medi-Cal set to offer new healthcare services regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or immigration status
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Language Barriers Limit Healthy Aging For South Asian Seniors
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Producer Anadil Hossain Joins Ashok Rajamani Biopic
International Producer Hossain will join the film adaptation of Rajamani’s memoir The Day My Brain Exploded
Indian-American Student Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protests
Achinthya Sivalingam, a graduate student at Princeton, was arrested on April 25 and charged with trespassing.
An Uncommon Love Of Opposites, Grit, And Greatness
In An Uncommon Love, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni uncovers the secret of Sudha Murty and Narayana Murthy’s enduring love
Is Your Teen Off To College? Don’t Stress.
India Currents columnist Geetha Narayanan, LMFT, shares her guidance on how both you and your teen can navigate the college admissions process without anxiety.
Caring for the Colonel – A Daughter’s Caregiving Story
A Caregiver Story Part 2: There is no word for caregiving in any of the 26 Indian languages, but in desi households, the notion of caregiving is interwoven into relationships with parents