By Jayanthi on
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wonder what it's like to look Indian but feel American in India? I would guess it's a bit like being a fish out of water; as we say here in America. Reading Lisa's account, I can imagine it was. On the outside, Lisa blends in and looks 'like everyone else' because of her Indian heritage, but on the inside which starts to come out- everyone including her realizes something else is underneath it all. You have to click in to read her expeirences finding and fighting stereotypes and identity in India and also following once returning back to 'the States'.
Just enthralling. Thanks a million and a half Lisa for writing this and sharing it here on Alaivani.
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What happens when a move around the world seems to happen overnight? Does it mean it's meant to be or does it mean something more, something greater, something mysterious and life-defining? Click in to read what happens to Lisa as her life's journey takes her what seems haphazardly to .... a place less familiar than expected!
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By Jayanthi on
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Growing up in America has some perks. However, when one's parents don't identify themselves as American or 'act American' at home, this offers both gifts and challenges. Experience growing up in America while trying to balance an Indian and American identity through Lisa's eyes in this three part series that takes Lisa from America across the seven seas to .... India!
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Today I introduce you to Baree from Mauritius. This is a much belated introduction to a browser to my site for the past five plus years who has contributed a few articles and many photos on Hindu festivals in Mauritius.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, August 24, 2009
Over the years, images have really added value and given a visual representation of cultural expressions on Alaivani. Many photos you see are not taken by me, but by an ever growing list of contributors to my site. Currently, there are about 20 contributors to this blog!
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
 Padmini Natarajan is a new Read More »
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, October 27, 2008
B.N. Kartha is my father in law. He is always teaching me interesting things about Indian culture, especially Kerala's culture and history. He has submitted some of his thoughts and writings to Alaivani. Click inside to read his articles.
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By Jayanthi on
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sudarshan, a contributor to my site from South India, contributed articles on Hindu/Indian Philosophy and Language.
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By Jayanthi on
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A. Nagarajan has contributed articles on festivals and Indian/Hindu thought. Click in to read more.
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By Jayanthi on
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Meet Ajoy, a contributor to Alaivani since it's inception, and a contributor to my 'old' website since 2004.
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By Jayanthi on
Saturday, April 28, 2007
About the blog coordinator.
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