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...]

Eid Mubarak

I grew up with the concept of secularism deeply ingrained in my psyche. A secular system is built on the notion of religious acceptance and the right of an individual to pray to a God of their choosing. I was raised in a predominantly Hindu … [Read more...]

The Journey to Success

Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It shows that you care. As I watched the induction of football greats into the Hall of Fame, I was caught up in the magnitude of the moment and the tears that flowed freely. Big, strong men reaching the … [Read more...]