Happy One Year of Getting Laid Off

One year ago today…I got the news most employees don’t want to get. “Our contract is ending soon and we’re basically letting go of people who aren’t technical”I got laid off and I had mixed feelings. I remember one on side feeling relieved, because I wasn’t about the 9-5 life AT ALL. On the other...

Indians in America: The time is NOW

When Indian started immigration to America in the 1970's(and/or earlier)they were the odd ones out. Indian? What Indian? Like Native Americans? OH...the dot Indians! Who Columbus looked for.... This is the pioneer generation of Indian-Americans who had a face a lot of these questions firsthand about who Indians are. They are the generation who raised...

A Win for Indian Immigrants

Earlier this year I had been to a business conference where recognition was held for accomplishments for the past fiscal year. Respect, Loving All, Serving All, Humility, Faith,Relationships, Family, Values, Morals, Equality, Loyalty. Do we hear these in the business world often in any country? What I witnessed was more than a recognition of successful...

Why your life path is Unique to you; your Dharma

In my understanding, Dharma is doing the right thing as per context. In the context of life following your heart, and your divine path that is laid out for you, is you doing your Dharma.

My-Journey of a Dancer

My journey as a performing artist started when I was very young I can't even remember when I started because I know that I would always watch my mom dance go to all of her events and get scared of looking at her with all of the heavy make up(lol). But I definitely remember doing...

Why Meri Sanskriti?“My Culture is more than Tikka Masala and Bollywood”

Meri Sanskriti...it’s a movement "It’s about creating cultural awareness. It’s about showing people that India is more than just a Bollywood and Tikka Masala.I believe that the beauty in India is the diversity that we have with with so many different states cultures and religions and that is what makes it so unique and so...

Why Meri Sanskriti? Because it’s a movement, it’s about what it means to BE Indian.

Meri Sanskriti is Indian Culture awareness...so what is Indian Culture? I believe it's unity in diversity. "I believe that it’s the fact that we can all live under one roof and still be together. We can all be brothers and sisters from different backgrounds and still be united as one and respect each other and...

Keeping Relationships in our Lives; Vulnerability and Creating a Safe Space

A few things I’ve learned about relationships. Relationships in life are the most precious thing in life. I think relationships make life more worth while. For those who say “I hate people”, I disagree. Our lives are enriched by those around us should we choose to surround ourselves by those who enrich us and align...

Respect for our Culture Starts with Respecting Accents

Respect for culture begins with us to respecting ourselves and the accents around us. Respect is a huge part of Indian culture. One aspect of respect that I believe needs to be voiced more especially for Indian Americans is the concept of accent. I’ve been there done that as a kid where we laugh at...