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Roots & Routes, The Indian American Magazine: November 2026 Edition

National Edition · Vol. 01 / Issue 02

In This Issue

November 2026

How Diwali lights up our homes and Thanksgiving brings us together across America — from glowing diyas in New Jersey to tables filled with gratitude in California.

01 Gifts And Novelties Black Friday, Desi Edition: Smart Shopping, Travel to India and Sending Gifts Home Black Friday, Desi Edition: Smart Shopping, Travel to India and Sending Gifts Home. For many Indian families, the Thanksgiving weekend has a second purpose: shopping. The "India list" comes out, with a new phone for a brother
02 Culture Thankful, and a Little Homesick: What Thanksgiving Means to Indian Immigrants Thankful, and a Little Homesick: What Thanksgiving Means to Indian Immigrants. There's no Thanksgiving in India. There are no turkeys, no parades and no football on TV. Yet for millions of Indian Americans, the fourth Thursday of November has become one of the most important days of the year. How did a holiday that began more than 400 years ago in New England find a place in desi homes?
03 Food & Recipes Turkey, Tandoori Style: How Desi Families Are Reinventing the Thanksgiving Table Turkey, Tandoori Style: How Desi Families Are Reinventing the Thanksgiving Table. For many first-generation Indian families, the first Thanksgiving turkey was a bit of a mystery. Did it need masala? Why was it so dry? What exactly was stuffing? Decades later, Indian Americans across the country have answered those questions in the most delicious way possible: by making Thanksgiving their own.
04 Elder Care Center When Parents Visit for Six Months: The NRI Guide to Health Insurance for Visiting Parents When Parents Visit for Six Months: The NRI Guide to Health Insurance for Visiting Parents. For many NRI families, it's the highlight of the year. Amma and Appa, or Mummy and Papa, arrive with suitcases full of pickles and stay for months
05 Your First American Winter: A Survival Guide for Newcomers Your First American Winter: A Survival Guide for Newcomers Snowfall looks magical in photographs. But for Indians experiencing their first winter in America, staying warm, managing heating bills, and navigating icy roads can take some getting used to.
06 Business Development Beyond Silicon Valley: Indian Americans Building Businesses of Their Own Beyond Silicon Valley: Indian Americans Building Businesses of Their Own From neighborhood grocery stores to growing family businesses, Indian-American entrepreneurs are shaping communities across the US, often one customer at a time.
07 IT Software The American IT Job Market Is Changing. Where Do Indian Professionals Fit In? The American IT Job Market Is Changing. Where Do Indian Professionals Fit In? AI is reshaping hiring, companies are becoming more selective, and Indian tech professionals are asking an important question: What skills will keep us relevant?
08 Culture Diwali in America: Different Homes, Same Light Diwali in America: Different Homes, Same Light - From apartment balconies to suburban living rooms, Indian Americans are finding their own ways to celebrate the festival of lights while keeping a little piece of home close. There is something about Diwali that makes you miss India a little more.

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