Interview with Thomas Thaitharappel, a Malayali immigrant to the United States. Focuses on his upbringing in the town of Koodalloor in the state of Kerala in India where he describes his family and religious life, his education and career in the Indian Air Force, and eventual immigration to the United States. Describes his life in Houston and later settling in Dallas, Texas, his continued education and eventual career as an electrician, the explanation and role of the Knanaya community and church and his position as the president of the Knanaya association in Dallas and the impact it had on him and his family.