The Root/washingtonpost.com
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The Root is an online magazine that provides commentary on today’s news from a variety of racial perspectives.
3/09: Nobody’s Model Minority
Calling Indian Americans a “model minority” isn’t a compliment. It’s an attempt to fit a diverse community into an oversimplified box for political purposes.
2/09: Jindal’s Speech Didn’t Cut It
Gov. Bobby Jindal is trying to show America that he’s got a lot in common with President Obama - except when it comes to politics.
1/09: Jindal All the Way?
Now that Barack Obama is president, is it time to think about who will challenge him in 2012?
11/08: Ghosts of Thanksgiving past
The Root contributors reveal their worst (and funniest) Turkey Day memories.
9/08: From Piyush to Bobby
Indian Americans question whether or not Governor Bobby Jindal is “Indian enough.” Sound familiar?
Transcript of live chat with readers on washingtonpost.com: The Root on Bobby Jindal.
Join the conversation at the South Asian Journalists’ Association Forum.
International Examiner
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Articles for the International Examiner, the Journal of the Northwest Asian Pacific American Communities.
A review of “Garden & Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur.” 2/09: Layoffs rekindle immigration debates
Microsoft’s layoffs could mean a forced ticket home for some employees.
The TAM exhibit explores global exchange through Indian signboards.
12/08: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ a hit at the box office
The gripping story of a game show contestant from the slums, reviewed.
Join the conversation on the official site for the book.
Film explores relationship between Islam & homosexuality.
7/08: The politics of food
Stuffed and Starved author Raj Patel talks food politics.
6/08: An American “Dream in Doubt”
Documentary explores anti-Sikh violence in the U.S. following 9/11.
Pico Iyer talks about The Open Road and his friendship with the Dalai Lama.
4/08: Spotlight on a taboo topic
Chaya hosts a fundraiser honoring its community’s stand against domestic violence.
3/08: Empowering women through art & reflection
Tasveer holds South Asian women’s film festival in honor of Women’s History Month.
MSN City Guides/MSN.com
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MSN City Guides is a channel of MSN.com featuring listings and reviews of local restaurants and events, as well as articles on national trends.
Deep Water: The rising seas
Here’s a look at the top 10 U.S. cities at risk from rising sea levels (see the rising seas slide show).
Embracing your inner Scrooge
When it comes to the holidays, irony is in. Just check out these alternative holiday events.
Finding your cup of tea
There’s a tea revolution brewing in America with a host of new ways and places to enjoy this drink steeped in tradition.
Capital of the world
Think you know your capitals? Here are a few that’ll leave you stumped and slightly in awe of that crazy place we call America (see the weird America slide show).
Coffee counter-culture
A look into a city where espresso isn’t “just a drink” and being a barista isn’t “just a job.”
Made in America
From jet planes to jelly beans, there are countless fun factory tours across the country to quell every one of your curiosities (see the Steinway piano factory slide show).
Read this article in Spanish on MSN Latino.
Burlesque is back
… and chances are, it’s not what you think. Here’s a look at its delightfully bold and bawdy return (see the burlesque slide show).
Not another New Year’s
Forget Times Square and those huge gatherings that leave you out in the cold. Get your new year off to a good start with one of these fun, affordable alternatives.
Getting in the spirit … all year long
Historical ghost tours aren’t just for Halloween - they’re a great way to see your city in a new light (see the American cemeteries slide show).
Halloween events (Seattle)
Writers in 28 cities roundup hip, historical and downright haunting events.
A cheapskate’s guide to 29 cities (Princeton)
Writers across the country offer their tips for living large without spending big (see the slide shows of romantic attractions and the National Cherry Blossom Festival).
City secrets (Princeton & Seattle)
Writers in 29 cities share some of their favorite hidden treats, from an ice rink in Anaheim to water lilies in Washington, D.C. (see the city parks slide show).
Historical slide shows
(Compiled with the help of photographer Mike Hipple for MSN City Guides)
American cities in the 1960s
The sky’s the limit: Vintage skyscraper photos
Bright lights, big city: Vintage photos of the holidays in New York
Examiner.com/Seattle Newcomer Examiner
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An official blog for the Examiner online explaining Seattle’s quirks to newcomers from the perspective of a Jersey girl/New Yorker: Seattle Newcomer Examiner.
Popular posts:
Live out your Bollywood dreams in Seattle
The New Yorker’s guide to surviving a West Coast earthquake
Seattle’s quest for the perfect New York pizza
Tacoma is the New Jersey of Washington State
India Abroad
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India Abroad is the largest circulating South Asian newspaper in North America.
11/08: Living history
University of Washington’s South Asian Oral Histories Project chronicles immigrant stories.
Washington South Asia Report @ UW
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Pieces for the Washington South Asia Report, a publication of the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies.
4/08: Review of The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai (p.8)
A review of Kiran Desai’s best-seller, based on an interview with the Booker Prize-winning author.
1/06: Review of An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Empire by Arundhati Roy (p. 14)
Examining the politically charged essays of a writer famous for her Booker Prize-winning novel.
10/05: Interview with Gurcharan Das (p.4-7)
In-depth Q&A with a thought-provoking, prominent South Asian author and public intellectual.
MA Research - South Asian Studies @ UW
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MA research performed as a graduate student in International Studies - South Asia at the University of Washington’s Jackson School.
5/07: Women’s NGOs and Sex Work in the New Indian Economy
What sex worker unions show us about the plight of Indian women workers.
5/07: At Home with Hindu Superheroes
The nationalized and sacralized world of Amar Chitra Katha comic books.
Khabar Magazine
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Khabar is a magazine serving the Asian-Indian community in the American South.
1/07: Madhur Jaffrey: An enduring diva
A conversation with the legendary Indian chef, actress, and author.
2003 Presence Switzerland Journalism Contest
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An article written for Presence Switzerland, a media relations organization in Switzerland sponsoring an annual journalism contest.
Here is the contest-winning piece:
6/03: Neutrality or duality?
Switzerland’s contemporary arts as a sign of political change.
Washington Square News @ NYU
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WSN is a student-run newspaper for New York University and its surrounding community.
9/01: NYU London students mourn from a distance
A first-person essay written from London following the 9/11 attacks.
5/01: Gallagher’s holds hidden trove of fashion and photos
A peak into this New York treasure trove of vintage magazines.
4/01: Professor puts Hindi tales on tape
A profile of a professor at NYU putting Hindi-language literature on CD.
10/00: Spraypaint, glossy paper and art
A glimpse into the work and experiences of a street artist at South Street Seaport.