Tag Archives: Indian Diaspora

Walking Through Time: The legacy of the 8 minute canoe trip of Morris Pesin

Posted on August 23, 2026 by prashant bhatt

On the foggy, drizzly morning of June 13, 1958, Morris Pesin (1911-1992) made his historic eight-minute canoe trip to the Statue of Liberty. A year before, Morris and his wife Ethel had traveled to Liberty island from Jersey city with … Continue reading →

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The Follow-Up Register: Remembering My Mentors

Posted on July 12, 2026 by prashant bhatt

“All actual life is encounter.” — Martin Buber A Meditation on Memory, Mentorship & the Maps We Keep There are weeks when silence speaks louder than words. This was one of them. During my walking and sitting meditations this week, … Continue reading →

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Finding Serenity: Lakeshore Reflections

Posted on June 17, 2026 by prashant bhatt

After a hectic two weeks, attending conference and travelling, back to the Serenity of Lakeshore. The different segments of the Lakeshore have been my thinking places for over a decade. As part of a community, as a family and also … Continue reading →

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