Category: Challenges
Death and Rebirth
The following story, regardless of how bizarre and strange it may sound, is entirely true. No part of it is made up. Once upon a time, I lived in a castle. The castle was made of pride, arrogance, and... Read More
The Dangers of Nostalgia
Earlier this year, I went to a talk at Boston University with Iraqi translator and writer Sinan Antoon on the topic “Translation and the Work of Mourning.” While his remarks as a whole w... Read More
Lessons of the 1984 Sikh Massacre
This article was originally published in The Diplomat As millions around the globe continue to celebrate the election of India’s controversial new head of government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, m... Read More
Both Feet; All In: In Defense of ‘Do What You Love’
In the wake of commencement season, there have been a number of articles discussing the cost of education, employment prospects, and ultimately, whether it’s really as wise and noble as we’ve beli... Read More
Courage: It Will Cost You Something
Higher Education is a world where students have enormous power. Often they do not realize the power that they have, but really, if something changes on a university campus, it almost certainly began a... Read More
The Physical and Religious Diversity of America
Managing Editor’s note: all Contributing Scholars begin writing by answering the following question as their first post: Why are you committed to building relationships with those from different... Read More
Whistleblower Exposes India’s Murderous Cops
This review was originally published in Newsweek’s The Daily Beast In 1994, a Punjabi cop filed a lawsuit against his colleagues accusing them of the secret torture and killing of innocents. Now... Read More
Religious Literacy: Knowledge vs. Understanding
Religious literacy is important to me. It drives my commitment to interfaith and to education; it is essential to progressing into a more understanding and empathetic world. I catch myself giving impr... Read More