ABOUT Shiwani Srivastava

ARTICLES:

How Sammy Sosa Went Back to Black

It turns out that the effects of skin whiteners can be reversed. An explainer.  

How Moving From New York to Seattle Made Me Eco-Friendly

The story of a New Yorker who went West--and went green.

Color-Struck Around The Globe

Sammy Sosa’s new vampire complexion is a jarring reminder that, from the Dominican Republic to Dakar to New Delhi, white is still right, yellow is still mellow and if you’re black, get back.   PLUS: Take a look at these celebrities' changing faces.

Is Spelling a Cultural Activity?

Well, it is now. The final round of the South Asian Spelling Bee takes place this weekend.

Nobody's Model Minority

Calling Indian Americans a “model minority” isn’t a compliment. It’s an attempt to fit them into an oversimplified box for political purposes.

Jindal's Speech Didn't Cut It

Gov. Bobby Jindal is trying to show America that he’s got a lot in common with President Barack Obama—except when it comes to politics.

Jindal All the Way?

Now that Barack Obama is president, the GOP is desperately seeking their own man of change. A lot of them are pinning their hopes on Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. But will Jindal make it on the 2012 ticket?

From Piyush to Bobby

Indian Americans question whether or not Gov. Bobby Jindal is "Indian enough." Sound familiar?