Multimedia Pieces
Audio and Podcasts
Audio Story: Hugs From Here
After the U.S., India has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world. So during the pandemic, I called my 93-year-old aunt in Bangalore, India to see how she was doing. The result is a loving reminiscence of experiences.
Radio: Severed Head Left at PA Cow Sanctuary Baffles Peaceful Founder
State police and the Department of Justice investigate how and why a severed cow head was found in front of the Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary – a place for aged bulls and cows.
Radio: Pair Arrested on Hate Crime Charges for Dumping Severed Cow Head at PA Bovine Cow Sanctuary
The concluding piece about a pair who were guilty of committing this heinous crime just because they had no place to ride their ATV’s and dirt bikes.
Radio: New York Sikhs Organize Help for Sandy Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sikh community coalesced to cook and distribute food to all those displaced in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Audio Piece: Emily Dickinson’s Garden
An audio profile of the show that was presented at the NY Botanical Garden which includes visitors reciting some of Dickinson’s poetry.
Audio Piece: A Stand-up Comedian
Taffe Jaffe is a senior and a stand-up comedian. In this short radio profile she talks about the joys of performing while wearing glitter and large earrings.
Podcast: Lena Dunham’s Women of the Hour
My piece on women over 50 who become standup comedians was featured on Lena’s podcast. Aging: Season 2, Episode 10, starting 17 mins in….
Podcast: Remembering Srini, a Leader in a Hidden Corner of New York
A profile of a patient at the now defunct Goldwater Hospital on Roosevelt Island who, despite being a paraplegic, tirelessly advocated for the needs of other patients.
Podcast: Immigrant Kids Gaining Despite DOE’s Mixed Report Card for a Brooklyn Dual Language School
In Sunset Park, Brooklyn, a dual language school struggles to meet DOE’s exacting standards but succeeds in areas of child development.
Audio Story: My Mother and Hunuman
In 2013, my mother suffered a debilitating stroke when she was 79-years-old. In this audio piece, she talks about her faith in the monkey god Hunuman who has been her companion through this ordeal. This piece was originally published on Cowbird.com
Photo-Slide shows and Videos
Video: When Giving is Downsized.
Cutbacks at a social service non-profit agency can have serious consequences for its recipients.
Photo Slideshow: Achieving Transcendence in Indian Dance
Malavika Sarukkai talks about achieving a milestone in performances and what she has gained in the process.
Video: When East Meets West
Anoushka Shankar performs with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and they both talk about learning from each other.
Video: Bollywood Dance Craze Hits New York City
Students at a Bollywood dance class talk about the music and its reflections of a bygone era.
Video: The Holy Apostle’s Soup Kitchen
Two volunteers from diverse backgrounds meet at the soup kitchen to serve the homeless.
Video: Children and the Internet
An internet incident at a private school gets parents and administrators involved.
Photo-slideshow: A Day in the Life of a Hindu Chaplain
Pandit Dasa, a monk, talks about his role as Columbia University’s first Hindu chaplain and how he helps students navigate life.
Photo-slideshow: An Immigrant Community Cooks and Serves NYC’s Homeless
In Harlem and in front of the Bellevue Mens Shelter, immigrants gather and cook for the many homeless who line up weekly for a hot meal.