Dakshina uses dance to highlight social issues and mirror the multiple identities of second-generation South Asians in the United States.
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Lagnajita Mukhopadhyay, Nashville’s first Youth Poet Laureate, talks about her journey, the future of poetry and the power of narration.
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Fulbright fellow Karni Singh Jasol brings international learning to his work with museums in India.
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Indian American author and poet Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes powerful stories about South Asian immigrants and works hard to make their lives better.
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Padma Lakshmi talks about her books, her philanthropic work and how her time in India has influenced her writing.
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Chesterwood is the historic summer home of Daniel Chester French, who is widely regarded as America’s foremost sculptor of public monuments.
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The historic mansion in Beverly Hills functions as a popular filming location and city park.
November/December 2016 -
Travelers to this small Massachusetts town can explore the homes of some of America’s most famous and influential writers.
November/December 2016 -
Ten artists from India, Pakistan and United States were selected to participate in the Dosti Music Project, an initiative of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan.
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For centuries, advertising campaigns have been powerful forces in U.S. elections.
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The actor talks about his films, TV shows and his stint at the White House.
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Embracing the changes in technology and culture, the Pulitzer Prizes continue to honor the best in journalism, letters and arts.
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art recently exhibited a collection of drawings from the royal courts of northern India.
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Fulbright Fellow Kavery Kaul’s documentaries explore the shifting frames of culture, race, class and belonging.
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Vijay Iyer transforms societal struggles into transcendent music.
March/April 2016
