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documentary filmmaker | photographer | lawyer
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on the road, only for a little while. collins v. jackson 2026
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“RSS Out of NYC”, “Hindutva Out of NYC” and “India Belongs to Everyone” were among the slogans raised by protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29, as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a major gathering of Indian-American and interfaith groups. The protest was organised by Hindus for Human Rights and allied organisations, with Muslim, Sikh and Christian groups and other advocacy organisations also participating. Bhagwat’s New York visit included two separate events. Earlier on August 29, he participated in the “One World, One Humanity” Faith Leaders’ Conference, which brought together religious leaders from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism for discussions centred on interfaith dialogue, unity and shared humanity. Later, he was the keynote speaker at the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden, organised by the American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum. The event was presented by organisers as a celebration of Hindu philosophy, diversity, interfaith harmony and the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – the world as one family. Around 5,000 people were expected to attend. Videos Credits: Amanda Fernandez At the Faith Leaders’ Conference, Bhagwat said: “If any Hindu thinks that there should be no Muslim in Bharat, he will not remain Hindu.” He also spoke about the idea that different faiths may follow different paths while sharing a common humanity. His appearance at MSG, however, drew significant opposition in New York, including from 61 organisations that said the RSS does not represent their vision of Hinduism or India.
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Behind the scenes covering the Taylor Swift @taylorswift wedding for @ndtv @ndtvworld with @sidkejriwal : On a day when temps soared above 100°F, we started around 11 a.m. in blazing sunshine and wrapped close to 10 p.m., after getting caught in a thunderstorm that many Swifties considered a blessing. :) In 25 years as a journalist, this was my first time covering a wedding. But for me, the wedding wasn’t the headline. The question I explored all day was: What is it about Taylor Swift that inspires such extraordinary loyalty? The conversations pointed to something interesting. People spoke about how openly she shares heartbreak & vulnerability, while also embodying ambition, confidence and success. For many fans, that combination feels deeply authentic—and perhaps that’s why they’ve stayed with her through every era. I’m not a Swiftie, but I did have one Taylor Swift song on repeat for a while in 2023: “Karma.” :) Karma btw is far more than just simplistic good & bad actions & consequences, longer topic for later! :) Another thing I found fascinating: this weekend, the Taylor Swift Travis Kelce nuptials have drawn more attention than another even bigger story unfolding across the U.S.: the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence from Britain. More thoughts on that over the weekend! :) If you’d like to see my reports outside @thegarden - you can find my NDTV coverage on YouTube and across NDTV’s social media channels. :) #TaylorSwift #BehindTheScenes #Journalism #NDTV #taylorswiftwedding
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Independent films are so important because they raise questions that mainstream films often don’t. That sentiment resonated throughout many of the films screened at the 2026 @nyindianfilmfest. đŸŽ„: @sidkejriwal #nyindianfilmfestival #filmfest #southasiancinema
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The @nyindianfilmfest is underway in the East Village, screening an incredible lineup of shorts and features. Here’s a peek. đŸŽ„: @sidkejriwal #nyc #indiancinema #southasiancinema
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BTS from a quick trip south for @fullframefest
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Some behind the scenes shots I took from our shoot at @columbiajournalism for @videoconsortium’s Future of Non-Fiction Video event.
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I can’t believe my non-Desi friends called Vada Pav an Indian potato sandwich đŸ„Č Should I take offense ? #nyc #DesiInNYC #reelitfeelit #studyabroad #mumbaifood
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Scenes outside the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Manhattan today were unlike anything I’ve seen covering other high-profile cases here. Between a massive press contingent and protesters on both sides—Nicolás Maduro supporters and Trump critics—the crowd stretched across roughly three to three-and-a-half New York City blocks. An extraordinary, unprecedented moment. The last time something comparable happened—a foreign leader brought to the U.S. to face federal charges—was in 1990, when Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega was accused of drug trafficking and racketeering. We spoke to both sides: supporters arguing President Donald Trump is setting a dangerous precedent by seizing a foreign president, while Venezuelan immigrants in New York said they’re relieved Maduro is finally facing U.S. justice after devastating their country. Passions ran high—our interviews were often interrupted by voices from the other side, barging in unexpectedly. And this is only the beginning- it is expected to be a long, protracted legal battle with Maduro likely to argue presidential immunity while the U.S in turn claims that the 2024 Venezuelan elections were rigged and he's not the legitimate leader of that country. He is back in court on March 17. Reporting for @ndtv with Sid Kejriwal (@sidkejriwal). Thanks for your work Sid! And your iPods! :)) PS - my @ndtv live reporting links are on X - these are just snippets for my personal page :) #Journalism #NDTV #Venezuela #Maduro #usfederalcourthouse
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To the year that showed me what life can be like💗
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Comment “DESERT”👇 to plan an escape with Zostel Sam Desert (Jaisalmer). Have you ever truly experienced a desert in winter? Not just visited- experienced.đŸ€” Felt the sand beneath your feet.👣 Watched dunes shift with the wind.đŸœïž Seen sunsets that turn the entire landscape gold. Slept under skies so full of stars,đŸ’« you lose count within seconds. Jaisalmer and the Sam Desert offer exactly that. Whether you’re into adventure, culture, photography,📾 or just need a break from the usual,đŸ‘šâ€đŸ’» this is where you’ll find it all. And with Zostel Sam Desert (Jaisalmer), you’ll also get to experience living in cosy tents & mud-house stays!🛖 This is your sign to explore something different this winter. #LiveItNow with Zostel at the link in bio.👆 📾: @trip_geography @carvalho_jordy @pranitppn3 @junas_jaisalmer_8172 aditiporwal5 @sidkejriwal . . . #zostel #hostels #samdesert #desert travel rajasthan
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My first semester @columbia.sipa has officially ended, and when everyone is traveling home for vacations, you find yourself bringing the taste of home to NYC for those who can’t.💔 Hosted this end-of-semester lunch for friends and received so much love—especially for Dal Baati with Lehsun Chutney. After serving it with such authentic flavors, I think I’ve officially qualified to be Rajasthani đŸ˜‚â€ïž #MissingHome #columbia #reelitfeelit #DesiInNYC #studyabroad
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