Loneliness, Mental Health, Depression and Suicide, Especially Among South Asian Immigrants

By Rajashree Ghosh It is disconcerting to learn that the incidence of suicide among South Asian immigrants in the US are high. Based on a...

As Holidays Season Rolls, a Sad New Normal Sets in With Extreme Views in...

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England News Columnist December rolled in with the flutter of green and red colors heralding that Christmas is near. Hanukkah joins...

News Media, Zika and Rio Olympics

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist In the age of information, we rely on news from media – online or otherwise to inform us of...

Lewd Remarks, Stalking by Men and Inappropriate Touching in South Asian Spaces

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist WALTHAM, MA--Cat calls, lewd remarks, inappropriate touching, stalking by men and pretending to be deaf, mute and unscathed seem...

An upsurge in youth activism

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist WALTHAM, MA--Youth activism in the form of anti war protests, opposing the draft and the Civil Rights movement represent...

Farmers market, fresh produce, natural shapes and hues to our summer plates—and yes dal...

By Rajashree Ghosh WALTHAM, MA--Summer brings fresh produce in many shapes and hues to our plates. Those juicy, somewhat awkwardly shaped heirloom tomatoes bring such...

Indian Nationalists, Refugees and Our History

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist The memory of our roots as immigrants and refugees are often relegated to the pages of history, yet facets...

An Indian-American Reflects on What Happened on Nov. 8

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist “Take a deep breath, inhale, let the air fill your lungs. Exhale through your mouth”. My yoga instructor’s voice...

NRI Quirks: Heat, Spice, Numbers, Names and Now Aadhaar Card

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England News Columnist WALTHAM, MA--Pardon the long absence from these columns. I was preparing for a trip to India and then...

Looking at Sedition in India From Outside

By Rajashree Ghosh INDIA New England Columnist BOSTON--Deep concern and dismay – are some of the emotions shared among friends who reside outside of India and...

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