The State of Multiculturalism – We are now in the twenty-first century, and we still do not live in an integrated society. While it seems necessary for minorities, guided by common interests, to come together to make their voices heard, it also segregates people into defined groups. This manifests itself in bloc voting, segregated housing communities, and segregated college communities. Is this the end goal of multiculturalism? Does multiculturalism work?

The Bollywood Effect – As the largest movie industry in the world, Bollywood has become an international symbol of South Asian culture. How have these movies shaped South Asians’ perception of their culture, their behavior, and their expectations of life? When making films, should Bollywood consider the extent of its impact?

Biting the Hand that Feeds You – What, if any, are the responsibilities of multi-national corporations operating in South Asia? Should they invest in countries where they produce? Should they instill minimum working conditions above the current standard even if it might throw a country’s economic system out of whack? Should they benefit from substandard working conditions, such as child labor? What is our responsibility as consumers who benefit from this economic system?

Islamophobia – Are we heading toward a clash of cultures between Western and Islamic ideologies? Cognizant that Islamic rhetoric is a central component of many present conflicts, is Islam part of the problem? Is it a victim of media bias? What is Islam’s future?

The Next Generation – Many of us are first-generation Americans, born with one degree of separation from our family roots. As a result, we have struggled with generational gaps in culture, language, tradition, religion, and values. What have we learned from our experiences and how will these affect how we raise our children? Our children will have two degrees of separation from our parents’ birthplaces

Mohammad, Vishnu, and Darwin – We always hear about the conflict between the Bible and evolution. But how do South Asian religions reconcile religious and scientific beliefs?

Balancing the Scales – Is globalization the vehicle to drive out poverty from South Asia? Instead of viewing it as simply a vehicle to lower costs for rich countries, we examine the idea whether it can also be used as tool to eradicate poverty.