A Moment’s Notice
“Hello Ms. Swati, we have two girls—15 and 12 years old. Their mother is in the hospital with their 8-month-old […]
Mismatched
“You know your shoes don’t match your suit, right?”, the words broke my concentration and I looked up at Geeta
Songs of my Sister
“Bravo, beautiful, fantastic!” the room erupted with cheers and applause as my sister finished singing her song. “One more”, a
Carried
It was the cocktail party for my half-sister’s big Indian wedding. The DJ’s music was deafeningly loud as people danced
One Nation, One Standard
I participated in the Braver Angels Long Island Alliance Multiculturalism Debate speaking AGAINST the resolution. Following is the Debate Resolution
India Calling
“Dear Swati, We have great news. We have fixed the marriage of your sister. The engagement is on 3rd August
From Doubt to Faith – Finding Common Ground in the American Story
I am an immigrant. I arrived in the United States 25 years ago on an H-1B visa when it was
Immigration – Drip, Not a Flood
I participated in the Braver Angels Long Island Alliance Immigration Debate speaking FOR the resolution. Following is the Debate Resolution
A Small Flame of Love
The season of lights is upon us. For Indians, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. So it would
Celebrating Sept 23rd
“How about I book us a hotel for 3 nights in Manhattan for your birthday? We can leave on Sunday