Deepak Chopra: “Immigration Is Us,” an American Story (Part 1)
By Deepak Chopra and Sanjiv Chopra When you hear the word immigrant, what conjures up in your mind? Is it illegal vs. legal immigrants, contentious debates over immigration reform, or the Arizona...
View ArticleDeepak Chopra: “Immigration Is Us,” an American Story (Part 2)
Click here to read part 1. By Deepak Chopra and Sanjiv Chopra Psychological survival meant relying on the time-honored mechanism of the immigrant community. Ours was peculiarly select. It consisted...
View ArticleDeepak and Sanjiv Chopra Discuss the Meaning of Brotherhood
In Brotherhood, a new memoir by brothers Deepak and Sanjiv Chopra, the two reveal the story of their personal struggles and triumphs as doctors, immigrants, and siblings. In this first installment, the...
View Article8 Amazing Facts About Dilo Oil – The Next Big Thing
If you’re passionate about health and wellness like we are, then you’ve undoubtedly tried an assortment of cleanses, superfoods, skin care products, supplements, etc. Some work, some don’t. It almost...
View Article“Abused Goddesses”: The Ad Campaign that Tackles Domestic Violence in India
Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India and one of the largest religions in the world. It is a faith steeped in the concepts of karma, dharma, and the cycles of birth and death, watched...
View ArticleNew Miss America Attacked By Internet Ignorance
On Sunday night, Nina Davuluri (Miss New York), became the first Miss America winner of Indian descent. Davulri won after wowing judges with a Bollywood fusion dance. She plans to use her $50,000 prize...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Racist Tweeters on Miss America
By: Sayantani DasGupta Dear Racist Tweeters of America, First and foremost, let me thank you on behalf of feminists of color everywhere, not to mention the producers of the Miss America competition,...
View ArticleMallika Chopra: My Yoga Challenge
I struggle with yoga. I feel guilty admitting this given I am a Chopra, a meditator, from India, live in Santa Monica, have dear friends who are yoga teachers, and have a website on intention. People...
View ArticleGinger Masala Chai Worthy of a New York Winter
I recently moved to New York City from California and am (ahem) “enjoying” my first real winter here. Let the wuss jokes begin! It’s alright. I’m laughing at myself, too. Born and raised in California,...
View ArticleCelebrating Diwali
Today is the Indian festival of “Diwali”, a festival of lights celebrated all over the world but maybe you’ve never participated or heard of the annual holiday. What is it? How do you celebrate? Who...
View ArticleVersions of You.
I’m in India. It’s 2005, or something very close to that, I am 35, but my mind is much older. As per circumstance, happenstance and the unusual, I am here in the dusty, smelly and undeniably magical...
View ArticleYoga for Hope coming this Fall!
In 2004, I traveled to India for the first time. During my month-long exploration, I found myself enchanted by the colors, spirituality, and rich cultural heritage of the country, and simultaneously...
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