"Ismail came to the United States in the 1980’s and has made Seattle his home ever since. He has a passion for learning and is a lifelong student. Ismail loves to eat the dishes his wife prepares, but learnt to cook with the help of Shan masala! Let's go on a journey of food, home and clothes that carry culture with Ismail."
"Paramita finds freedom in the Seattle freeze, a home in the mountains that surround us and hears the poetry in Maths! Let's chat with Paramita! Also in this episode, Prof. Nalini Iyer reviews Anita Rau Badami's Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?"
"Sharmila moved to the US when she was in 8th grade. She now makes her home between Seattle in the US and Kanpur and Ladakh in India. Her motto in life is “Live to Serve”. Currently, she is building a hostel for girls in Ladakh. In addition to being a teacher and a scientist, Sharmila has her own travel startup!"
Theme music by Mansoor Ahemd.
The Hindustanee (Vol. I, No. IV)
The April 1, 1914 issue of The Hindustanee (Vol. I, No. IV), the official organ of the United India League, published from Vancouver, British Columbia. The front page reports on a "Big Wrestling Match" at the Commercial Club in Vancouver, between Dalbagh Singh and Pat Connelly, Champion of Great Britain.
SAMAR Magazine Issue #14 (Fall/Winter 2001)
The Fall/Winter 2001 issue of SAMAR (No. 14) includes several articles that explore the notion of a "South Asian American Generation," raising questions about identity politics, youth activism, and the connection between diasporas. The issue is prefaced by an editorial note about September 11, 2001, and its aftermath.
DRUM Newz (Volume 1, Issue 1)
DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving) newsletter published July 2001. Articles include ‘Race Riots in Britain’, ‘When Rich Bhatia Exploits, Domestic Workers Organize’, and other various articles concerning South Asian news.
New India Bulletin
March 1946 issue of the New India Bulletin, published by the Indian Welfare League in New York. The cover features a photo of League president Mubarek Ali Khan meeting with U.S. Senator William Langer.
Radiostan Episode #1: Names
Episode #1 of Radiostan, a podcast hosted by Tina Bhaga Yokota and Samip Mallick. In this episode, dated December 14, 2008, the hosts explore names & naming, including personal names, married names, and the politics of naming.