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 →
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 →
Being an Only Child in a Family Centered Culture
Sanskar #2-FAMILY! I would say family is another deep rooted sanskar in Indian culture. I'm going to break this post down into a few parts as I have a lot to say on this topic. This first one is about my experience, next I'll talk about Families role and how to balance it in our... Continue Reading →
Why do we wear a Bindi?
"Yes I'm Indian.." " OH..like with the DOT!" I'm sure this is a common phrase many Indians face. I know I have, we are differentiated as the "dot" Indians. I actually came across a paper I wrote in college from my communications class on why Indians wear Bindi's. Little did I know at that time... 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 →
2nd Gen Experiences of Desi Immigrants
...but we can also set a platform for the Indian kids of the next generation to grow to even higher levels representing Indian Americans without the limits we felt we had growing up.."