Tara’s Blog
A Merry Icelandic Christmas
Unlike most countries that celebrate Christmas with a single Santa Claus, Icelandic children are fortunate to have thirteen Jólasveinar, or Yule Lads, visiting them.
Una Pentola d'Oro
Somewhere among sycamore trees and marble columns, in the glassy water of a turquoise-tiled pool, reflections of green, white, and red absorb the rays of a setting sun.
Still I Am Traveling
Where in the world is more fitting than Venice to be on a boat, advancing wherever the journey would take?
Manija's Story
"A woman should know her self-worth. She owes it to herself to become independent. Because no man is worth it."
Promoting Gender Equality in India through Media
Women’s involvement in creating and producing media today is more crucial than ever.
Brigitte Bardot: A French Icon of Femininity
She was ahead of her time in many ways, with a style that largely influenced film and fashion.
The Auroville Diaries
The Mother envisioned Auroville as a place where all citizens of the world could find a sense of belonging, regardless of nationality.
Black Lives Matter
My reflection on civil rights activist DeRay McKesson's visit to Yale Divinity School to lead a Transformational Leadership seminar.
Finding Serenity in Japanese Tea
Harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility are the four principles of a tea ceremony.
It's A Journalist's Life
It takes more than just knowing how to put words together to be successful as a journalist.
Living Persian in the U.S.
Staying true to their Persian identity and connection to their homeland while assimilating into American culture.
Liberty and Justice....For All?
"I will be very disappointed, as an attorney and as a human being, to see these people forced to return to their homeland."