12/09: More Than Words
Plagiarism isn’t always a black and white issue … but could it be a brown one?

11/09: Color-Struck Around the Globe
Sammy Sosa’s new vampire complexion is a jarring reminder that, from the Dominican Republic to Dakar to New Delhi, white is still right. (Note: This story also ran on Slate.com).

8/09: Is Spelling a Cultural Activity?
Well, it is now.  The final round of the South Asian Spelling Bee takes place this weekend.

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.

12/09: Outsourcing Responsibility?
As the original authors of the Little India piece from which Mona Sarika plagiarized 40% of her article for the Wall Street Journal, we respond to the incident and raise important questions around ethics and accuracy in journalism.

6/09: Return to India

As their fate becomes increasingly uncertain, a growing number of Indian immigrants are packing up and heading home.

ALERT: Please be advised that over 40% of a Wall Street Journal story entitled “Homeward Bound” contained material that was plagiarized from this piece.

8/09 - Present: Scratch Everything - 30 Days of Cooking From Scratch

Join me in my quest to preserve and re-learn the art (and joy) of cooking.

For 30 days or more, my goal is to eat only foods that I make from scratch, while sharing my successes, screw-ups, and general insights along the way.

Deep Water: The rising seas
Here’s a look at the top 10 U.S. cities at risk from rising sea levels.

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.

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.

Burlesque is back
… and chances are, it’s not what you think. Here’s a look at its delightfully bold and bawdy return.

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.

A cheapskate’s guide to 29 cities (Princeton)
Writers across the country offer their tips for living large without spending big.

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.

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11/08: Living history
University of Washington’s South Asian Oral Histories Project chronicles immigrant stories.

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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.

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.