Saturday, March 21, 2026

Mindy Kaling’s Hilarious Revelation on Kamala Harris’s Indian Heritage at DNC Night 3

The actress Mindy Kaling gave a talk at the DNC in Chicago. This show was live on the NPR Network.

Mindy Kaling is known for The Office and The Mindy Project. She teased Kamala Harris, the Vice President, at this talk. She and Kamala are both from Indian families.

Mindy and Kamala first met at a cooking show. Kamala was a senator from California at that time. They quickly became friends. They talked about their mothers who both came from India and loved helping others. Sadly, both of their mothers had died from cancer.

Mindy’s mother was a doctor for women having babies. Kamala’s mother was a scientist studying cancer. Mindy felt Kamala’s mother also loved to help others like her own mother did.

Mindy said that Kamala was a very good cook. She was better at making dosa, a type of Indian food, than Mindy herself.

Donald Trump, the former President, made rude comments about Kamala Harris. He mispronounced her name, which is from the Sanskrit language. Harris went to a university mostly for Black students. She often talks about being a Black and Indian woman.

There is a video of Mindy’s talk at DNC. You can watch it if you are interested.

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Actress/ˈæktrəs/noun
A female actor in a play film or television show.

Teased/tiːzd/verb
To make fun of or attempt to provoke in a playful way.

Dosa/ˈdoʊsə/noun
A thin crispy Indian pancake made with fermented rice and lentil batter.

Scientist/ˈsaɪən.tɪst/noun
A person who studies or practices any of the sciences.

Comments/ˈkɒments/noun
Statements that express opinions or thoughts about something.

University/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːrsɪti/noun
An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees.

How much do you know?

What are Mindy Kaling's notable TV shows?
The Office and The Mindy Project
Friends and Grey's Anatomy
Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones
Stranger Things and The Crown
Where did Mindy and Kamala first meet?
Cooking show
Dance competition
Sports event
Book club
What were Mindy and Kamala's mothers known for?
Helping others
Scientific research
Acting in movies
Political activism
What type of food is dosa?
Indian food
Italian food
Chinese food
Mexican food
What rude behavior did Donald Trump exhibit towards Kamala Harris?
Mispronouncing her name
Complimenting her cooking
Inviting her for a dinner
Apologizing for previous remarks
What does Kamala Harris frequently emphasize about her identity?
Being Black and Indian
Being Hispanic and Asian
Being White and Native American
Being Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander
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Test Your Understanding

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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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AccentSpeed
Actress/ˈæktrəs/noun
A female actor in a play film or television show.
Teased/tiːzd/verb
To make fun of or attempt to provoke in a playful way.
Dosa/ˈdoʊsə/noun
A thin crispy Indian pancake made with fermented rice and lentil batter.
Scientist/ˈsaɪən.tɪst/noun
A person who studies or practices any of the sciences.
Comments/ˈkɒments/noun
Statements that express opinions or thoughts about something.
University/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːrsɪti/noun
An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees.

How much do you know?

What are Mindy Kaling's notable TV shows?
The Office and The Mindy Project
Friends and Grey's Anatomy
Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones
Stranger Things and The Crown
Where did Mindy and Kamala first meet?
Cooking show
Dance competition
Sports event
Book club
What were Mindy and Kamala's mothers known for?
Helping others
Scientific research
Acting in movies
Political activism
What type of food is dosa?
Indian food
Italian food
Chinese food
Mexican food
What rude behavior did Donald Trump exhibit towards Kamala Harris?
Mispronouncing her name
Complimenting her cooking
Inviting her for a dinner
Apologizing for previous remarks
What does Kamala Harris frequently emphasize about her identity?
Being Black and Indian
Being Hispanic and Asian
Being White and Native American
Being Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander
This question is required

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