What the Walls Remember
I am standing inside Pothi Mala, and the walls are still speaking. It takes a moment for my eyes to adjust — to move from the blinding Punjab afternoon into the cool, dim interior of a building that has stood since 1745. Then, slowly, they appear: hundreds of frescoes covering every surface from floor to…
The Summer Slide: What It Is and How to Prevent It
–By Ruby Sodhi, Ph.D. Summer break is a long-awaited season. Children eagerly anticipate the freedom of sunny days, family vacations, sleepovers, camps, and a break from school routines. Parents, meanwhile, often find themselves balancing excitement with a familiar question: How can I make this summer both enjoyable and meaningful for my child?At the beginning of…
The Call of the Hills
Whizz. Zip. Hum. The hummingbird began its morning ritual early, its tiny wings moving so fast it seemed suspended in the air — hovering from flower to flower, gathering nectar pooled deep within their petals. Nearby, a squirrel traced its restless path across the rooftop, its chatter so familiar it had long since crossed into…
What I Did Not Know How to See
When I lived in Humboldt County, the world felt almost too pristine. It was too open and too unhurried. I couldn’t fully surrender to its quiet rhythms. Life there moved at a pace that asked something different of me, something I didn’t yet know how to give. Living now in the Bay Area feels like…
What the Ocean Gives Freely
The endless blue ocean looked calm, as though a soft blanket had been stretched over the Pacific as far as the eye could see—this was my view yesterday as I drove along Highway 1 from Cambria to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The drive itself was nothing new to me; I’ve traveled this route countless times. What took my…
The Path Seeker
An excerpt from the book I’m writing, The Path Seeker: Each day, as the sun slid toward the horizon, a different kind of magic stirred. The sky unfurled in deep oranges and soft purples, and with it came the winged performers of the evening. Dragonflies zipped past like tiny helicopters, their iridescent wings catching the…
I Like Going to Work Each Day
I like going to work each day. That may sound simple, even unremarkable—but it is not something everyone can relate to. For many, the workplace is a source of dread, tension, or quiet anxiety. I know this because I’ve lived it. I’ve worked in educational institutions long enough to understand the difference between a place…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work – It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been booming for the last several years. Yet companies large and small, including educational organizations, need professional help with well-designed DEI policies, frameworks, and practices that alleviate challenges, establish an inclusive and sophisticated culture and nourish growth and opportunity for everyone. In a truly diverse, equitable,…
“The Punjab Chiefs” Book’s Political Spin and Misinformation
The importance of writing ACCURATELY about history cannot be understated. As the world around fast changes to new trends and technology, so has our appetite for anything new, regardless of its source or accuracy. The glut of misinformation mounting in print and online is overwhelming, and never before has it been easier for anyone to…
A Gamut of Perspectives
Movies impact our lives in one way or another. They make us smile, cry, feel pain, and various other emotions. The Bollywood film industry has had a long passage of making movies known for their golden era showmanship to where it is now. But of late, I’ve noted that most Bollywood movies fall short of…
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