As a South Asian (the politically correct way to call an Indian in America) I'm always seeking organizations with like-minded/colored participants. 7 years ago I came across SAJA, the South Asian Journalist Association while browsing the Columbia University Graduate Writing Program. I had the opportunity to speak with the founder of SAJA - Sree Sreenivasan, Dean of students & Professor in addition to being a Tech Reporter for WNBC. Not only has he established one of the most powerful forums for South Asian Journalists, he happens to be a remarkably gifted networker.
One of the forums Saja has created is the Saja annual convention. This year conducted July 12 - 15 on the campuses of Columbia and CUNY. Keynote speakers were Bill Keller, Martin Bashir (infamous Michael Jackson interview), Rena Golden - CNN International. I had the chance to join a seminar wtih Bruce DaSilva, award-winning writing coach for AP, in which Mr. DaSilva reinforced my favorite dictum: it doesn't matter what you write it's how you write it. Best of all for you Heroes fans was the guest appearance of Sendhil Ramamurthy, otherwise known as the dishy Dr. Mohinder Suresh.
Other resources of note include blogs such as UltraBrown with homages to Apu of the Simpsons and UberDesi.
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