As an elementary school teacher with Apache tribal heritage, I believe we’re fortunate to live in a time when our nation is making sincere efforts to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the original inhabitants of this land—the indigenous peoples— who have called these shores...
Chitra Agrawal is the co-founder ofBrooklyn Delhi, a food brand inspired by her Indian heritage. She is the author ofVibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn(Penguin, 2017). Her work and products have been featured in the New York Times, Saveur, Food & Wine and ...
One sure way to offend a European barista is to take your cup of joe with you instead of enjoying it at their quaint café. It’s a sure way to get labeled “ugly American.” Espresso coffee is such an important ritual in France and Italy that they may not allow you to...
Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is renowned not only for its enchanting natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also as a dynamic player in the global trade arena. Boasting a wide range of products that span from world-class spices to exquisite textiles and cutting-edge techn...
Some stories about the Taj are more controversial than others. Although no physical evidence has been discovered, some Hindu nationalists claim that the Taj was built over the desecrated ruins of a Hindu temple called Tejo Mahalya. There are even conspiracy theories about hidden doors protecting ...
that other, less-superior races should be ousted from Europe. Ancient Indian artifacts once owned by Aryan nomads were found to frequently feature the swastika, and the symbol was co-opted from its ambiguous historical context in the region to exert the dominance of so-called Aryan heritage. ...
Bwindi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Africa’s diverse ecosystems are interconnected in ways that highlight its extraordinary biodiversity, giving you a myriad of opportunities to select the right safari experience fo...
Indian political equations void.Today’s BJP is one that has been given a brute mandate by India’s Bahujans (the so-called lower-castes of India) along with its old upper-caste base.A united Hindu vote is beginning to coalesce, something that is sending shivers along the spines of the ...
How to tell if a hotel is “green”?Don’t just rely on an accommodation’s claim that they’re eco-friendly, though.Many hotels have cottoned on to the fact that guests hold accommodations to higher standards these days. Sadly, some use the “eco” tag as a marketing ploy – without...
Two years later, Lamar circles back to celebrate the west on 2024'sGNX,a 12-track release that revels in the root of his love for hip-hop and California culture, from the lowriders to the rappers that laid claim to the golden state. ...