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‘Our Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America’ is a Must-Read for...
In the context of history, the written word enables us to see life as one did, understand the experiences of others, and contextualize our past within our present selves. Published in 2021, the South...
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Decoding Affinity Groups and Their Importance in Building Communities
Affinity groups are popular in many American high schools and colleges for students who share a common identity to create a community. Students can celebrate, talk with people who relate to certain...
View ArticleAre you Laughing With us or at us? South Asian Representation in Sitcoms
The onscreen representation of South Asians has never been great in Hollywood. In fact, I learned not to look for it in my favorite rom-coms, superhero series, and family dramas. In my TV-watching...
View ArticleWe are not Strangers. We are not Friends.
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View ArticleAn Open Letter to Hindu-Indian Americans — It’s Time to put Ourselves on the...
By Meghana N. & Nikhil Dharmaraj We write this letter in a time of deep, continued emergency — an open letter to our community, fellow dominant-caste Indian Americans of Hindu descent. As we speak,...
View ArticleVivek Shraya on ‘How to Fail as a Popstar’ and her Undying Love for Music
From a queer brown boy in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) to now a fabulous trans femme artist in her 40s, Vivek Shraya is no stranger to life and its unpredictable journey. Her love for music as a young...
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A Very Merry Holiday Small Business Gift Guide to Shop from Today
Dashing through the aisles, in a festive shopping spree, in the air, there’s a feeling of glee! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and what better way to spread joy than by curating a gift...
View ArticleDestigmatizing Egg Freezing: How Shania Bhopa Changed the Narrative at 25
“A weight’s been lifted off my shoulder,” said Shania Bhopa, a graduate student at McMaster University, who took control of the narrative and timeline of her life by freezing her eggs at the age of 25....
View ArticleBehind Sonam Velani: The Climate Warrior on a Mission to Change the World
Sonam Velani is the co-founder and Managing Partner of StreetLife Ventures, a venture capital firm making investments in climate solutions to transform urban areas, based in New York. Velani’s journey...
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TIFF Review: ‘Superboys of Malegaon’— Of a Small Town, Big Hearts and Even...
In a particular scene, one of the film’s main characters Farooq (Vineet Kumar Singh), a struggling writer, tells a producer, “if it’s made well, people will watch it!” He says this in response to the...
View Article‘Gather and Graze’: Blending Cultures Through Cooking
In most cultures, cooking and meal preparation is viewed as an experience; a way of bringing friends and family together to create valuable memories often passed down from one generation to the other....
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Girls’ Education Matters: Bhumika Ashwar on the Importance of Funding Female...
Significant disparities in educational attainment persist despite increasing primary and secondary enrollment rates for female students worldwide. According to UNICEF, approximately 129 million...
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‘Upside Brown’: An Independently Shot, Fresh Take on South Asian Family Dynamics
In recent years, South Asian stories have found a stronger foothold in mainstream media, but “Upside Brown” stands out as a fresh and relatable entry into the genre. Blending humor with the kind of...
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Urban Street Style Meets Fashion Through NESSA—the First Guyanese Women’s...
“I come from a legacy of seamstresses, from women I don’t even know,” —Jasmin Nessa Ali Jasmin Nessa Ali, a fashion designer from Queens, New York, describes her inspiration for creating NESSA, a...
View ArticlePriced for Change: Opening Doors to Bharatanatyam Appreciation
We were thinking $30.00. Apoorva and Sumathi, co-founders of RootEd Foundation, had sounded unyielding when they said it. Stunned to silence, we exchanged side-eyes at each other on the Zoom call — if...
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From Tradition to Modernity: The Banyan & Birch Story
In a world where trends come and go, some brands stand out by offering more than just products—they offer stories, heritage, and meaning. Banyan & Birch, founded in 2023 by Boston-based Smita...
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From Barefaced to Big Screen: Diya Patel Is Redefining Roles
When Diya Patel stepped onto the set of ‘Before I Go‘, a psychological thriller filmed in Atlanta, she wasn’t just entering a new role. She was stepping into the kind of space she never saw herself in...
View Article‘Amader Meye’: How Service Rooted One Diaspora Woman in Her Homeland
For many in the South Asian diaspora, belonging is not something we inherit. It’s something we chase—sometimes unknowingly, sometimes urgently. We grow up between hyphens and time zones, learning how...
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