India Currents – “Decoding Mindfulness” (February 2016, Vol. 29, No. 10)

Title

India Currents – “Decoding Mindfulness” (February 2016, Vol. 29, No. 10)

Description

Cover of the February 2016 issue of India Currents (Vol. 29, No. 10), featuring the lead story “Decoding Mindfulness” by Tamanna Raisinghani. The illustrated cover depicts a serene figure in meditation, symbolizing the intersection of ancient South Asian practices with modern scientific approaches to mental well-being.

The issue explores the science behind mindfulness, the art of living in the present, and how meditative traditions are adapted by South Asians and others in contemporary American life.

Featured articles include:

“Indra Nooyi — Reinventing the Future” by Scott S. Smith

“Embarrassed by My Indianness” by Swathi Ramprasad

“On the Difficulty of Making Friends” by Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan

“What’s Indian at the Grammys?” by Priya Das

Published during India Currents’ 29th year, this issue reflects the magazine’s blend of cultural commentary, emotional exploration, and diaspora identity through personal essays and analytic features.

Date

February 2016

Volume and Issue

Vol. 29, No. 10

Subject

mindfulness

meditation

mental health

wellness

South Asian traditions

diaspora reinterpretation

India Currents magazine