Will Hindus flock to Kamala for President in this election?

Last updated on: November 4, 2024 at 12:27 pm By Parveen Chopra

India was not mentioned in the Donald Trump-Kamala Harris debate on September 10. But soon after, Laura Loomer, the former President’s controversial ally, stirred the cauldron for Indian Americans by posting on social media that the White House would ‘smell like curry’ if Kamala got elected. She could as well have said ‘sambar’, the spicier staple of south India, to which Kamala traces her ancestry, as does Usha Vance, wife of the GOP vice-presidential nominee. After speaking to prominent Indian... Read more

Huge Hanuman Statue in Texas: Faith Symbol or Provocation?

Last updated on: November 4, 2024 at 12:11 pm By Parveen Chopra

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When I was a teenager, I had this apocalyptic declaration on a patch embroidered on my jeans that said: ‘God is dead.’ Nietzsche’s misconstrued words perfectly reflected my loss of faith in my religion, Hinduism. A few years later, I learned meditation and was ready to vouch for at least the esoteric parts of my faith. Wearing your beliefs on your sleeve can anger some folks and lead to unending arguments. I was reminded of my teenage peccadillo when reading... Read more