India Currents

6 days ago | indiacurrents.com | Prachi Singh

Adolescents live in a world where they often have to navigate the pressures surrounding alcohol and drug use. The urgency of this topic is underscored by worrying statistics. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reported rising drug use among 8th graders (up by 61%), and former United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory in January, highlighting the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

1 week ago | indiacurrents.com | Rashmi Gopal Rao

If you want to see the northern lights, there are a few strict conditions to be met: the sky must be pitch dark and cloudless, and there should be enough solar activity. So said Hassan, our guide in Tromso city, just west of the Norwegian mainland. Witnessing the famed northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, was on my bucket list for a long time. So, on my maiden trip to Norway, my husband and I had booked a tour to witness this wondrous natural phenomenon.

2 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

Actor, director, theater artist…. Ratna Pathak Shah wears many hats with aplomb, garnering critical and mass acclaim in a career that spans more than four decades.  Shah’s portrayal of the haughty and independent Maya Sarabhai in the hit TV series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004–2006) and her role as an air hostess in the comedy sitcom Idhar Udhar made her a household name.

3 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Sunita Sohrabji

Leaders of several civil rights organizations gathered in Washington DC March 31 to state their opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The SAVE Act — HR 22 — introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is currently awaiting approval in the House Rules Committee. It is expected to head for a vote on the House floor later this week.

3 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

From humble beginnings in Allahabad to iconic global flautist, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s career represents a colorful kaleidoscope of talent, grit, and versatility. The recipient of national and international awards, including the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, the Konark Samman, the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Award, among others, the maestro has charmed the world with his mellifluous music.