Indians have whole-heartedly embraced this American festival because it is inherently about what Indians believe in – togetherness, family and gratitude to the almighty. Thanksgiving is also about expressing gratitude for making it in a new world.
Browsing: The Indian-Americans
Ramaavan – the musical is a unique take on the epic Ramayana
Meet Uma Paranjpe who plays the first female Pi in ‘The Life of Pi’ on Broadway. She headlines a big Broadway show in her debut performance.
Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy’s Ragamala Dance Company, now in its 30th year, is an independent dance company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the years it has had a dance dialogue with national and international artistes
Diwali has come to America finally as a VIP, a Rock Star – and Indian-Americans couldn’t be happier.
Yes, we have a Miss World, a Miss Universe, a Miss America, a Miss India – so why not a Miss Immigrant?
Well, I found that title does exist and appropriately enough right in the Immigrant Capital of the World – New York!
“Millions of Americans are still not protected against COVID-19, and we are seeing more infections among those who are unvaccinated. And that’s why I want to talk to you today about one of the biggest obstacles that is preventing us from ending this pandemic.” – US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Walking along a Manhattan street, I came across a powerful mural outside a university, a tapestry of brown, white and black faces unified with the words, ‘Justice for the benefit of humanity’ – and it seemed to really ring true in a city which has seen so much trauma in the past year and is now finally getting it right.
Who would have imagined H.R.H Prince Philip would spontaneously agree to write an article for an unknown ethnic magazine, sharing his personal memories? I was on the receiving end of this generosity.
“I think the diversity of the staff is something that we’re proud of because it reflects the diversity of the country. It will have an influence on the administration because this campaign feels very much like America, with people from all walks of life.”
For millions of women and girls worldwide the inauguration of Kamala Devi Harris as the first black and South Asian woman vice president of America was an awe-aspiring moment – a feeling of being right in the middle of history being made.
President-Elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris introduce Americans to their sterling choices for the Department of Justice which has been battered by four years of Trump:
Lilly Singh and Hasan Minhaj offer the perfect gifts for desi parents! Merry Christams!
For Indian-Americans, 2020 has been quite a year in the political life of the country – they not only brought out the vote for the winning Biden-Harris ticket but have also won some considerable victories up and down the ballot.
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eeting Kamala Harris in the flesh is compelling. I experienced it first hand when I saw her take the stage for a fundraiser for Pratham in New York two years ago. This was before the pandemic and over 500 Indian-Americans had gathered close, excited to meet one of their own. For them the name ‘Kamala’ resonated – almost every Indian knows or has a Kamala amongst family and friends. In her well-defined Indian eyes and luminous smile, in her genes there were echoes of a shared past and ancestry.
“We are stronger because of our diversity, not in spite of it,” says Kamala Harris. “And to all the young women watching this, I just want you to know that leadership starts the day you are born.”
What’s the Difference between Racism and Casteism?
As a first-generation American born to Indian immigrant parents, the following message is intended to address my fellow Indian-American community and beyond.
Indeed, the time of rising Indian American political engagement is ripe as they are part of the Asian American demographic, the fastest growing voting bloc in the country which made such a difference in suburban house seats in 2018.