No Place Like Home

I turned in semester grades early Monday morning and then spent most of the day doing nothing. As I soaked in the holiday spirit, I took a moment to quietly reflect on my life and career. I am not sure this life, for me, would have been possible … [Read more...]

Coming To America

I came to America 28 years ago, to the day, with two suitcases and a dream in my heart. The suitcases are long gone, but the dream is alive and well. I can distinctly see my mother at Delhi Airport, overwhelmed with tears in her eyes as she bid me … [Read more...]

Hype in American Media

What's the flavor of the week when it comes to sensational news in the media? It could be pop diva (prancing in her underwear in front of millions), the birth of a prince, or a ruthless dictator torturing his own people.  Media feed like piranha to … [Read more...]

The American Dream

I just finished dinner at a Lebanese restaurant in Pentagon City. The owner's story was touching to say the least. He immigrated to the US with his wife and 5 children to make a life for his family. That story has a familiar ring to it. I too came … [Read more...]