Category Archives: south-asian americans

Delhi: Just a few weeks left…

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

I’ve dreaded writing this post for a while now, the inevitable bookend to Delhi: One Month In.  I’ve dreaded it because there’s no possible way to do justice to the life-altering experience that this stay in India has been—on all … Continue reading →

Posted in india, south-asian americans | 1 Comment

Hindus Find a Ganges in Queens, to Park Rangers’ Dismay – NYTimes.com

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

The issue itself is interesting and I like some of the actual reporting in the article. But I wonder whether these offerings are so central to keeping the ecosystem of New York City’s waterways clean.  It seems like the driving … Continue reading →

Posted in asian-americans, environment, south-asian americans

On Grandfathers and Grief | Valarie Kaur

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Valarie is a powerful storyteller, as in this piece in the brutal killings of two elderly Sikh men in Sacramento.  As I experienced when she came and talked to one my classes, she is able to get people with no … Continue reading →

Posted in 9/11, race, south-asian americans, US far right

Diwali Fireworks

Posted on November 6, 2010 by

Growing up Indian/Hindu in the US, I always heard about how wonderful a festival Diwali is when celebrated in India.  Lights, oil lamps, fireworks galore, sweets, family visits, and days off from school.  Nothing like in the US in the … Continue reading →

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Leno’s Racist Comments on NYC Taxi Workers’ Strike

Posted on September 7, 2007 by

In his monologue a few minutes ago, Jay Leno said that the cab drivers in the ongoing NYC Taxi Workers’ Strike have little to worry about in terms of employment since they have “jobs in al-Qaida to fall back on.” … Continue reading →

Posted in immigration rights, labor rights, media, my stuff, race, south-asian americans

NYC Taxi Workers on Strike

Posted on September 7, 2007 by

Here’s the New York Times article.

Posted in immigration rights, labor rights, south-asian americans

Professional Sports: The Next Frontier

Posted on August 7, 2007 by

I’m not a real big NHL fan, but it’s nice to know that Columbus, Ohio is the home of Manny Malhotra, Canadian desi and center for Columbus Blue Jackets. The pic, by the way, is from Desi Threads.

Posted in south-asian americans, sports

May I have some ghaas-pus please?

Posted on June 26, 2007 by

There’s a conspiracy against vegetarians in the US. It’s not just the small number of options on the menus. It’s not just because, in my humble opinion, vegetarian food that is not from Asia or North Africa is usually tasteless. … Continue reading →

Posted in food, south-asian americans | 8 Comments

Response (Take 2): Vijay Prashad’s "Letter to a Young American Hindu"

Posted on June 12, 2007 by

Go here for “Take 1.” Go here for Prashad’s original article. Let me begin by saying that there’s a lot that I appreciate about Prashad’s attempt to communicate with the “young American Hindu” (YAH) about the danger of the RSS … Continue reading →

Posted in hindutva, south-asian americans | 3 Comments

Response (Take 1): Vijay Prashad’s "Letter to a Young American Hindu"

Posted on May 31, 2007 by

Here’s an interesting piece by Vijay Prashad from the Pass the Roti blog. I’m writing (going to write) a response here because the discussion there has been skewed by a bunch of Hindutva types, the kind that my little blog … Continue reading →

Posted in hindutva, south-asian americans | 3 Comments