If you’ve ever come across a short video of a little girl quietly singing a bhajan or a classic Bollywood song with her mother in the background, chances are you’ve met Pragya Medha Sarkar digitally, at least.

In a country of over a billion people, with a history soaked in revolutions and rhetoric, it’s oddly easy for some names to vanish. One of those names is Pingali Venkayya — the man behind India’s flag. This is his story. And the strange silence that followed it.

One day, they’re translating forms for their parents. Then they’re staying late at robotics club because it “looks good.” Then they’re applying to majors they never asked for.

When we think of Raksha Bandhan, we think of rituals passed down through years of shared memory — a sister tying a thread on her brother’s wrist, a brother vowing protection in return, sweets exchanged, and old songs playing in the background. It is supposed to be gentle. Intimate. Unquestioned.

For Indian families abroad, Raksha Bandhan often arrives as a reminder of something we’re “supposed to do” — a ritual seen more through the lens of nostalgia than necessity. In American suburbia, it’s easy to forget the date until your mother calls, reminding you from across time zones to send something — even if it’s just a text. And you obey, not bec

Walk into any store in early July, and you’ll find “freedom” splashed across everything from tote bags to burger buns. There’s a strange dissonance in seeing the word next to a Buy One Get One offer. And yet, we’ve normalized it.

if you’ve lived in the U.S. even briefly, you know that July 4th is no quiet affair. For Indian immigrants and their children, it can feel both fascinating and unfamiliar. The flags are different, the songs are new, and the emotional tone of the day — that deep American pride — doesn’t always

Ask your father when he last got his blood pressure checked, and you’ll probably get a vague nod. Ask your mother how often her heart races these days, and she might brush it off as “just gas.” The truth is, for a lot of us — especially in Indian families — heart health still feels like

Somewhere between online piano classes, LEGO STEM workshops, karate on Zoom, and school homework, childhood has started resembling a Google Calendar — packed, colour-coded, and just a little too full. It’s not because we don’t care. It’s because we care so much — about their future, their focus, their curiosity, their confidence. We want to give them the

This Is Not a Pause. It’s a Practice. We need to talk about rest not just because we’re tired, but because we’ve forgotten it’s an option. Not a break from life — but a part of it. Not a luxury — but a rhythm.

One of the most remarkable things about this heatwave wasn’t how aggressive it was—but how it slowed things down. Suddenly, urgency took a backseat

They are now also Instagrammable moments curated through online shopping carts and event planners, often tailored to appeal to people who might not share the cultural memory but appreciate its aesthetic. This shift—from tradition to transaction—is worth examining.

For many, particularly within South Asian, African, and East Asian diasporas, these journeys are not simply personal — they are ritualistic reenactments of

For the Indian diaspora in the United States — and countless others who have crossed oceans for opportunity, education, or survival — “home” stops being a static concept. It becomes fluid, fragmented, and sometimes, painfully elusive.

Move to the U.S., and suddenly, vowels stretch differently. The "t" becomes a "d," and someone, somewhere, will ask you to say "water" just to hear how you pronounce

Come May, a certain kind of energy takes over. The academic year wraps up, campus lawns are dotted with graduates in gowns and families holding back tears,

Understanding the history of these wars is crucial not just for understanding the India-Pakistan relationship, but for grasping why peace in the region remains fragile.

What was once a living room filled with giggles, bedtime stories, and bowls of nimbu pani is now a scheduled video call. It’s not a tragedy. It’s just how things are. But in

WhatsApp University isn’t on a map. It has no Vice Chancellor, no semester system, and no real admissions process. You’re automatically enrolled the moment your cousin adds you to a group called "Family Reboot 2020 ." WhatsApp University isn’t on a map. It has no Vice Chancellor, no semester system, and no real admissions process. You’re automatically enrolled the moment your cousin adds you to a group called "Family Reboot 2020 .

Most Indian immigrants who have been in America long enough know exactly how this informal network works. But newcomers, or those

This quiet shift may seem unexpected, given that small towns typically aren't associated with large immigrant communities. However, this trend isn't random. Rather, it’s an intentional movement driven by economics, demographics, immigration policy, community opportunities, and personal preferences. Indian-Americans, known for

four Indian American scholars have quietly made history through their ideas. Swarat Chaudhuri, Saurabh Jha, Tulasi Srinivas, and Bijal P. Trivedi have been named 2025 Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, joining an elite cohort of artists, scientists, and scholars chosen for their origina

The U.S. tax system has some strange but fully legal ways you can reduce your taxable income. And yes—some of them might apply even if your parents are in India. Let’s Start with the Big One: Claiming Your Parents as Dependents It sounds strange, but if you’re financially supporting your parents in India, you may be able to claim them as dependents on your U.S. tax return. The IRS doesn’t care where they live

Managing finances as a dual-income family in the U.S. is complicated enough. Add income or assets back in India, and suddenly you're dealing with two completely