Posts Tagged ‘parents’

The Depth of a Sari’s Folds

The Depth of a Sari’s Folds
by Syeda Hasan - University of Texas at Austin When I suggested to my mom that I be allowed to wear a sari to her cousin’s wedding in Pakistan this summer, I was surprised to see such a puzzled expression on her face. “A sari?” she said with a chuckle. “We’ll go clothes shopping together when...
April 1st, 2010 | Culture | Read More

Success At Any Cost

Success At Any Cost
by Sneha Goud In the latest hit Hindi movie, 3 Idiots, main character Rancho (played by hottie Aamir Khan) encourages his two friends to let go of stress in their prestigious engineering college and pursue their dreams free from obligations. I saw the movie with my parents.  On the ride home, I told...
February 1st, 2010 | Career | Read More

A Rocky Path to Jesus

A Rocky Path to Jesus
by Foram Mehta Jewel-sized droplets of rain begin to pitter-patter on Brice Johnson’s head. A pesky bumblebee zooming around briefly interrupts his thoughts, but the disturbances are only external. His unwavering calm exudes from a place deep within, and he continues to recall memories of the long...
January 13th, 2010 | Culture | Read More

Enter Parents, Exit Adulthood

Enter Parents, Exit Adulthood
by Sunita Dharani photographs by Thuy Ly The end of the school year can bring about high levels of anxiety for college seniors-professors stacking exams and projects back-to-back, decisions arrive for graduate programs and job interviews, and the ever imminent graduation itself. It is within the past...
May 26th, 2009 | Culture | Read More