There’s something electric about starting over when you already know who you are. For many midlife migrants — people seeking a new rhythm, a new zip code, or even a new country — relocation isn’t just about geography. It’s about rediscovering what matters most: balance, purpose, and possibility. Whether your motivation is to reset your […]
Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is a 2024 Malayalam movie directed and co-produced by Blessy. This survival drama is adapted from Benyamin’s much acclaimed 2008 novel of the same name, which itself is based on a real-life human-interest story. The film is a tale of Najeeb, a young man from Kerala who migrates to Saudi Arabia
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Shira Sebban (2023). Vietnam’s Modern Day Boat People: Bridging Borders for Freedom. McFarland, softcover, 236 pages, $39.95.pISBN: 978-1-4766-8537-3, eISBN: 978-1-4766-5009-8 Shira Sebban’s Vietnam’s Modern Day Boat People is not one for the faint- hearted. One would feel that Sebban has put the reader parallelly on the boat to witness the modern Vietnamese refugee plight as
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Image via Freepik Today’s urge to positively impact our migrant communities is undeniable, yet finding where to begin can be unclear. Fortunately, countless opportunities exist for those ready to make a difference locally, through various means like joining like-minded organizations, leading events, or learning about pertinent issues. This guide from The Migration News directs your
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For a long time, Malayalam filmmakers have excelled in depicting the intricate connection between Kerala and the Gulf region, specifically delving into the migration processes, their socio-economic consequences, and the migrant experiences. One such cinematic exploration is ‘Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham’ (hereafter referred to as KKA), a Malayalam-language film released in 2023, directed by debutant Muhashin
“Not many countries offer a second chance. The U.S. gave me that.” – Jorge Ramos. Immigration is viewed as a social process that brings a sense of betterment and growth to life. However, not everything about migration is sunshine and rainbows. The documentary The Other Side of Immigration, 2009, directed by Roy Germano, covers the
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Isabel Wilkerson (2011). The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration. Vintage Books, Paperback Edition, 640 pages, Rs. 913.00. “The Warmth of Other Suns,” written by Isabel Wilkerson, is an outstanding and remarkable piece of literature. This novel is based on the Great Migration in which millions of African Americans left
Meredith Broussard (2019), Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World, First MIT Press Paperback Edition, 248 Pages, ISBN 9780262537018 “Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World” by Meredith Broussard is a thought-provoking exploration of the inner workings and limitations of technology, as well as an examination of the data-set biases in that technology. In this
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Introduction We Are Displaced – My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World takes us through the refugee experiences of girls around the world that Malala Yousufzai has met with. Yousufzai and the refugee girls tell a very inspiring story focusing on how they were forced to migrate and seek refuge elsewhere for
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A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza is a story of an American family about faith, honour, and betrayal. It is the coming-of-age story of Amar, a young Indian American Muslim in post-9/11 America. The novel revolves around Amar’s place within his family and the Indian Muslim community’s place in the United States. Amar questions
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