Unique Challenges of Being in the ‘Pav Bhaji Generation’
I was recently invited to give a talk on the topic of “Sandwich Generation” at the Hindu Community Institute (www.hinduci.org), a new […]
Ganesh Chaturthi
What is Ganesh Chaturthi? Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God who is the remover of […]
Common Core Standards & Holi
The common core standards were created to raise student achievement and to help teachers and parents have a clear understanding of what […]
Celebrating Diwali: Teaching Children How to Go From Darkness to Light (Literally & Figuratively)
As a second-generation Indian-American, I am often in conflict with how to teach my own son about cultural festivals. I want him […]
Exploring Indian “Roots” in America: A Glimpse of the Past, Present & Future
Indian-American stories have yet to be acknowledged in America. Many of these stories have not been told, have not been heard, or […]
Beyond Asian: Looking Beyond Usual & Unusual Stereotypes
I recently visited schools in the bay to read-aloud my new book: It’s Time for Holi! From this experience, I became aware […]
Raising Bicultural Children: Being Indian, Being American
It is very challenging to raise bicultural children. Bicultural children are children who are a part of two (or more) cultures. This […]