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‘Papa, you are brown, and I am white’

I’m the father of a 5-year-old girl whose skin color is several shades lighter than my own. Listen and Read More on: PRI

I never knew traffic could smell so sweet – PRI

In India, there’s always some kind of smell in the air, and it’s usually a strong one. Growing up in Lucknow, I’d wake up to the aroma of…

Bicycling In India Has Its Risks (Cow Ahead!) And Its Rewards – NPR

Growing up in India, I learned to ride a bicycle on my dad’s 22-inch bike with no training wheels. I was 8 years old. I couldn’t get on…

I’ve never sent my mother a Mother’s Day card – PRI

Every year on Mother’s Day I see people shopping for cards, and I get the urge to pick one up too. But then I think how my mother would feel about…

He’ll eat a piece of the July 4 cake to celebrate 5 years of being an American – PRI

July 4 is the day when America became independent, and July 4 is the day when I became an American citizen. It’s a big day for America. It’s a huge day…