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White Goat and Caged Parrot -- How the Indian Media Failed to See Facts From Fiction

Sreedhar Pillai | Posted 05.13.2013 | World
Sreedhar Pillai

Like the rest of the industrial sectors that see a future in the huge untapped Indian market, the Western media has also partnered with Indian upstart...

Oven-Roasted Carrots With Fennel

Nik Sharma | Posted 04.04.2013 | Taste
Nik Sharma

It might be chilly outside, but there are already some wonderful signs of delicious and fresh produce from the local farms in the area. When I saw these gorgeous rainbow carrots, I knew I had to have them at my dinner table.

Goan Chicken Coconut Curry in the Slow Cooker

Nik Sharma | Posted 12.06.2012 | Taste
Nik Sharma

Infused with delicious coconut milk and a blend of aromatic spices, this curry is simple yet comforting. It's exactly how I remember my grandmother's chicken curry tasted.

Is Indian Food Finally... Trendy?!

Dan Garblik and Lalit Kalani | Posted 02.02.2013 | Home
Dan Garblik and Lalit Kalani

Indian food has creeped into the weekly rotation of Taco Tuesdays, Take-Out Chinese Wednesdays and Trendy Thai Fusion Fridays -- all once misunderstood exotic cuisines that have secured spots on the carousel of accepted foods by mainstream America.

Mango-Spiced Baby Potatoes With Buttermilk Sauce

Nik Sharma | Posted 11.03.2012 | Taste
Nik Sharma

The potatoes in this recipe are first seared till they are almost cooked tender. Then towards the end of the cooking, the potatoes are seasoned with garlic and mango to prevent them from burning while still flavoring the potatoes.

The Craft of Acting

Nivedita Kulkarni | Posted 12.26.2012 | Women
Nivedita Kulkarni

Most often I've been asked to change my name (unpronounceable), my nose (not "American") and my weight (heavy best friend). I haven't followed any of that advice, and at this point, I'm actually pretty grateful for the relentless scrutiny of my looks.

Pumpkin Stuffed Naans

Nik Sharma | Posted 12.09.2012 | Taste
Nik Sharma

The arrival of autumn brings in new produce to work with and I am excited. So here it is, something that has been at the back of my mind quite a while now, I just needed to wait for the pumpkins to arrive.

Who's an Indian? The Feds Aren't So Sure

Dave Baldridge | Posted 10.20.2012 | Politics
Dave Baldridge

It's time, after more than two centuries of dealing with American Indians, for the feds to get their act together and accept the broader definition of who's an American Indian in the Affordable Care Act.

Is India's Independece Day A Hindu Holiday?

Vineet Chander | Posted 10.15.2012 | Religion
Vineet Chander

Should India's Independence Day be celebrated in Hindu temples in America? I think so. We can use the day to reflect on identity, on struggle and sacrifice, and on the deeper, spiritual significance of concepts like freedom or independence.

Ancient Interpreters: Virgil Ortiz

Jay Tavare | Posted 10.06.2012 | Arts
Jay Tavare

Virgil Ortiz represents his heritage with dignity and style while creating global awareness of his culture and opportunities for his tribal community -- especially the Native youth, which to him are the future.

Rajat Gupta and Dharun Ravi: Two Trials, One Lesson

Sandip Roy | Posted 08.21.2012 | Crime
Sandip Roy

Gupta's supporters will say he took on the government because he was convinced of his own innocence. As was Ravi. But was it a conviction born out of a sense of his own innocence or a hubris born out of wealth and privilege?

Divide and Rule Was the Unwritten Rule of the Indian Agents

Tim Giago | Posted 08.03.2012 | Politics
Tim Giago

When many of us from Indian reservations see the United States send billions of dollars in foreign aid to Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Afghanistan and God knows where else, we often wonder why the indigenous people of America do not come first.

Video Bite: Cardamom Masala Chai

Trina Sargalski | Posted 04.22.2012 | Miami
Trina Sargalski

Ayesha D'Mello demonstrates how to make Indian tea (masala chai) at home. Enjoy chai with your breakfast in the morning, after lunch when you need a pick-me-up or on a rainy day.

Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Rebecca Jumper (aka Coleman)

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.22.2012 | Celebrity
Megan Smolenyak

Michelle's maternal grandmother, Rebecca Jumper, did an admirable job of keeping her past a secret, but that's probably because she didn't know much about it herself. That's unfortunate, because hers is an intriguing history.

Haute Indian: Why Here? Why Now?

Rozanne Gold | Posted 12.17.2011 | Home
Rozanne Gold

For decades in New York, Indian food traditionally has been burdened with a reputation for being "cheap and cheery," and its restaurants are largely confined to pockets of "curry ghettos" around the city.

Women of Color: Before and After

Eve Pearl | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Eve Pearl

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Banned: Indian Actress Caught in Sex Scandal

Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 11.14.2011 | World
Shirin Sadeghi

It would be a hoot and a half if anyone in Hollywood lost their job over allegations of infidelity. By most estimates, Tinseltown would become a ghost town. Too bad thirty year old Nikita Thukral is based in India, then.

Women of Color: Before and After

Eve Pearl | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Eve Pearl

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Getting Buzzed: Cooking with Pot

Saveur | Posted 10.26.2011 | Home
Saveur

By Jen Polachek Do you remember (perhaps it was a blur) those Alice B. Toklas brownies that were passed to you at a party in college? The recipe--for ...

Huma Abedin: Weiner's Good South Asian Wife?

Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 08.07.2011 | Divorce
Shirin Sadeghi

As his enemies on both sides of the aisle of American politics continue to revel in New York Congressman Anthony Weiner's admitted misbehavior, the real world is left to wonder about his young Pakistani-Indian Muslim bride.

The Tough Transition From Indian Reservation To City

Tim Giago | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tim Giago

America has always looked at racial injustice as a black-and-white issue, but here is South Dakota, it has always been a red-and-white issue.

Indian Humor During Thanksgiving Week? Ha Ha!

Alison Owings | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Alison Owings

According to the Lakota/Navajo cultural coordinator at the American Indian Center of Chicago, this is not only American Indian ...

South Asian Cinema Spotlighted in Fall Festivals

Brad Balfour | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Brad Balfour

Four festivals have taken place -- or will -- this Fall in New York City that showcase South Asian cinema or those from the South Asian diaspora. Of the four, I View Film Festival 2010, was the eye-opener -- no pun intended.

Friday Talking Points [144] -- Midterm Home Stretch

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Chris Weigant

Many Democrats in this election cycle seem to be getting much better at the tactic known as "the attack ad."

Tabla Restaurant in Madison Square Park Set to Close

Michelle Won | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Michelle Won

After 12 years of giving diners a taste of elevated New Indian Cuisine, Tabla is set to close its doors on December 30th of this year.