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Title
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India Currents – “Breaking Barriers” (June 2016, Vol. 30, No. 3)
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Description
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Cover of the June 2016 issue of India Currents (Vol. 30, No. 3), featuring the theme “Breaking Barriers.” The cover prominently shows Mindy Kaling, a trailblazing Indian American actor and creator, alongside an illustration of Louis Armstrong, symbolizing the breaking of racial, creative, and cultural boundaries across communities.
The lead story by Vinay Kolhatkar highlights individuals who demonstrated resilience and vision in challenging societal expectations, creating new pathways for success, representation, and artistic or personal freedom.
The issue also includes articles such as:
“The Princess Doth Protest” by Jeanne Fredriksen
“Not a Techwallah” by Kalpana Mohan
“The United States of Minorities” by Sarita Sarvate
Published during the magazine’s 30th anniversary year, this issue showcases India Currents’ longstanding commitment to celebrating boundary-pushing figures while elevating conversations around identity, politics, feminism, and cultural transformation within the South Asian diaspora.
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Date
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June 2016
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Volume and Issue
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June 2016, Vol. 30, No. 3
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Subject
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representation
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breaking barriers
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South Asian visibility
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racial and cultural barriers
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diaspora stories
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India Currents magazine
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Mindy Kaling
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Louis Armstrong
