Amitabh Bachchan is arguably the superstar of the century in India and one of the most influential figures not only in the Indian film industry, but also more broadly in Indian society. His appeal transcends age, gender, class, and religion and has made him the icon of 1.2 billion Indians. Most Indians are enamored not …
Monthly Archives: June 2015
“Everybody else is doing it, why shouldn’t I?” On my recent trip to India, this was often the response I received from my compatriots who were knowingly and willfully ignoring the law. Whether it be the rickshaw driver who enters the wrong side of road, quickly snarling traffic in order to shorten his own commute, …
Many young Indian-Americans want absolutely nothing to do with India. We are not so naïve as to still consider it a land of snake-charmers and swamis, but our understanding is tainted by childhood memories of mosquitoes, blackouts, and food poisoning. Every challenge that India faces is another reason to stay on the other side of …