Tracy Pintchman

Tracy Pintchman, Director of Global Studies at Loyola University Chicago and guest editor of the recent special issue on Hindu narratives, shares insights into modern retellings of Hindu stories. She discusses how contemporary literature, like Amish Tripathi’s work, reflects cultural shifts and feminist perspectives. Tracy highlights unique practices such as Tamil women's protest rituals and the role of beauty parlors in religious commentary. They explore the significance of popular literature in understanding Hinduism's adaptive history and its innovative expressions in the diaspora.