My Grandfather's Uprising: From Dreams to Reality

Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

ARUNA PATIL – CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOLING IN INDIA

Aruna Patil (68) talks with her son, Akshay (39) about her parents, growing up in various cities (Mumbai, New Delhi, Wellington) in India, and attending medical school.

Interview with dad

My dad talks about his experiences growing up in India. He also explains about his beliefs about Hinduism and religion.

Donald Carey and Ted Carey converse

Ted Carey, 67, son of Donald Carey, 92, have a biographical conversation briefly covering experiences and aspects of a full and rewarding life.

Aditi Iyer (14) interviews her grandmother in India, Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her upbringing and her previous jobs.

In this interview, conducted on January 5, 2023, in Canton Michigan, Aditi Iyer interviews her grandmother Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her childhood in India and her work life. She talks about the different jobs she worked in and how it...

The Indian-American Dream

In this interview, I (19) spoke to my parents Deepak Mathur (55) and Shailja Mathur (51) about their childhood, journey to America, and life since then.

Interview with mom

I understand that was born in and experienced her childhood in different country. I want to ask her about how her everyday life was back then and how she might compare it to her present life in the U.S.

Life as an Indian Immigrant in Philadelphia
October 17, 2017 App Interview

I conducted this interview as an assignment for my History Class. It focuses on Colonial History. The person I interviewed moved to Philadelphia from India at a young age and his experiences as a current American.

Brothers in a distant land (Part 2)

Two men share a love that grew thousands of miles from where they were born as brothers. There’s was grown out of a sense of responsibility, purpose and perseverance.

My Grandfather’s Experience in the Indo-Pakistani War

My grandfather and I discussed his experiences as an Air Force officer during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1960’s. We talked in a mix of English and Malayalam.

Suzane Veerani held a discussion with her mother Shameera Veerani based on her mother’s “Highschool Years in India”

During this interview, Suzane Veerani speaks with her mother, Shameera Veerani about her mother’s Highschool life (which was in India). They spoke about significant friendships that her mother acquired, work/actions in classes, teachers, multiple fun-filled school events that are still...

A Piece of Her Story: Raising Children and Sending Them to America

Tulasiratnam Cherukuri, 66, tells parts of her story about raising her children and her perspective on America as a Telugu woman in Chennai.

A Mother’s Story

This interview takes place in Fort Mill, South Carolina on January 19th 2020. I am interviewing Neena Khoja who is my mother. She talks about her childhood and her journey from India to the U.S. She also talks about her...

GTL Arnav Nanduri 2021

I interviewed my grandmother about her life and experiences in India.

interviewing my grandma

15 year old, Jason Singh interviews his Grandma Kuldip Kaur on growing up, wedding, her first child, school and seeing america for the first time.

Om Jaipati interviews Samir Jaipati about life in India

This interview was about my dads life in India. We talked about how college was and how he keeps in contact with his friends and family. We also talked about his childhood and what sports he played. Next we talked...

Interview with my Mom

The interview was so hilarious and full of enjoyment! My Mom shared some some I never knew. The best part of the interview was when she told me that she was a cry baby when she went to school and...

A Discussion with My Mother on her Childhood Memories Growing Up in India

Ankita Jagdeep (18) talks with her mother Meena Krishnan about her childhood in India and how it is different from that of the current generation. We discuss her experiences, the closeness of the village community, and the values back then...

Kate Sanchez and Amol Kulkarni: A 38 Year Old Happy Interracial Marriage

Kate Sanchez (68) and Amol Kulkarni (66) talk about how their diverse childhoods and societal mores have influenced their 38 year old interracial marriages. They reflect on the challenges and benefits of being in an interracial marriage and its impact...