With recent events in Boston, Muslims are having to defend Islam and themselves from stereotypical thinking and judgments. Read More »

When I was in 7th grade, I traveled back to India for the first time since I was adopted. Read More »

They say you’re not truly a journalist until you get hate mail. Or rather, I should say, harsh comments. Read More »

Today I turned 17. We celebrate my birthday on the 2nd and the 3rd. On the second, because it’s the 3rd in India. Its fun and all, but… well, can you keep a secret? You can? Good. Here it is; Read More »

Yesterday was an historic night for America as Barack Obama was re-elected for a second presidential term. Four more years! But along with that, we saw a new shift for women's rights. A shift in the right direction. Read More »

All I have on my mind is to go cast my vote before early voting in Houston, TX ends at 7 PM today. Read More »

Antara is the founder of iDesi Generation 1.5, a group specifically designed for Indian and Nepalese adoptees. Through this piece she hopes to discuss International Desi Adoptee culture and her interactions with other South Asians. Read More »

A man and his companion undertook a mountainous 32-mile journey on foot to a town where three brothers ruled in conjunction. Upon meeting them, he explained to them his purpose of the visit and invited them to believe in his message of one God instead of the multiple deities they worshipped. Read More »

Sheela and Komal offer tips on housing and entertainment for visitors. Read More »

Sheela Lal is a recent college graduate interning in DC for the second summer and Komal Thekar is a rising senior at George Washington University. Below is part 1 of their guide (about food) to living in DC. Read More »