‘A wake-up call’: Indian American author Kiran Desai says US immigration fear offers lesson in empathy

Jan 25, 2026 - 13:00
‘A wake-up call’: Indian American author Kiran Desai says US immigration fear offers lesson in empathy
Indian American author Kiran Desai views the current US immigration situation as a potential wake-up call for Indians. She believes the hardening of anti-immigrant rhetoric in the US offers a crucial lesson in empathy. Desai notes similar trends globally, impacting migrants and minorities. She highlights the vulnerability of the Indian diaspora.