All desis living in North America, regardless of country of origin or current citizenship status, hold one truth to be self-evident. As soon as the prospect of visiting relatives in South Asia begins to materialize, we begin the long-winded process of squirreling away trinkets which will be used for gifting purposes. It is as self-evident … Continue reading How to buy gifts in America for desis in India →

While Pakistani friends are trying to forget the semifinal match of the 2011 World Cup played between India and Pakistan, I'm having a hard time remembering it. I was in Anaheim, California for a conference. On Tuesday night, I had a work-related meeting which lasted longer than anticipated. I stumbled into bed and fell asleep, … Continue reading Anyone remember what happened at Mohali? →