Because that was what we saw! We saw a part of ourselves in those Bollywood movies. We saw a part of our own homes aspects of the drama that goes on between our families in those movies. In some ways it was even like an escape route for us for from our daily lives where... Continue Reading →
If India were a Person……
She was living her life, she was quite well off. She had a lot to offer and was a beautiful woman. Then, people started noticing her beauty. People started noticing all that she had, all that she was. People started noticing how they could benefit off of her. One even went in search of her,... Continue Reading →
An Indian-American Perspective on Ram Mandir
Growing up as Indian Americans here in a household that follows Santan Dharm, we hear the Ramayan almost everyday. Either our dads tell us, or we go to religious institutions, or we learn through Indian classical dance. You can say that the Ramayan is deeply engrained in our childhood, and we have heard the name... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
My Fitness Yatra(Journey)….
"That is also a huge part of my mission at Meri Sanskriti, it's to help people to love themselves and embrace their uniqueness. Because when we stop judging and start loving that is when we are able to truly be the best version of ourselves, and shed everything that is not us INCLUDING excess weight"... Continue Reading →
Bollywood Bridging a Culture Gap
It's Christmas Eve in an Indian household. Freezing cold outside. Everyone is off for the holidays, so the family gets together at a common place. The entire house is buzzing with all generations in one house, grandparents, parents, teens, kids, the entire gang. Everyone is gathered around the family room snacking on warm toasty samosas... Continue Reading →