Desiland Masala

Learn what it means to be in someone's "inner circle" and why your Desi friend's inner circle is so large. Learn why Desi weddings are attended by several thousand people and and what it means to be a friend.

A look at the various festivals celebrated by our Desi neighbors.

A look a how Desi friends say goodbye.

Indians recently celebrated Indian Independence Day (August 15, 1947), and the day is marked by pride in the accomplishments and sucess of Indian Americans such as Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet (Google). Other prominant Indian Americans include Creator of pentium chip: Vinod Dahm., Creator of HDTV: Arun Netravalli. Creator of Hotmail: Sabeer Bhatia. Episode 9 covers sources of pride for Desis.

A "words-eye" view of congregational Hinduisms.

Learn about the diversity and popularity in North America of Hindu Sampradayas ("denominations") such as BAPS Swaminarayan.

A look at the diversity of beliefs and practices in Hinduism.

An in-depth look at the diversity of religious expressions in Indian and in North America.

Part two of a look into Desi food.

A look at Desi food.