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Arts & culture

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021
A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
December 29, 2021
Conversation

A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons
Some big lessons were learned in 2021.
December 28, 2021
Conversation

A Punjabi Sikh wins Miss Universe—but is it really a win?
Harnaaz Sandhu’s title as Miss Universe 2021 raises a wider conversation around representation.
December 16, 2021
Conversation

Setting boundaries around the holidays with your big South Asian family
Boundaries during the holidays are tough especially within South Asian families.
December 15, 2021
Community

Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for local & BIPOC Businesses

Happy shopping and happy holidays!
December 15, 2021
Arts & culture

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Christmas movie season

*Cue “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” by Andy Williams*
December 14, 2021
Arts & culture

20 years of a Bollywood classic: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
It has left its undeniable mark on Bollywood, and its cultural impact and significance still remains
December 14, 2021
Conversation

Why the demonized Indian "monster-in-law" isn’t the real problem
We fault mothers for giving too much. Why can't the sons stop taking so much?
December 8, 2021
Arts & culture

Why India is a House of Secrets
How a Netflix docuseries on the Burari Deaths compels Indian society to confront its demons.
December 8, 2021
Arts & culture

Agam Darshi talks "Donkeyhead," the Punjabi-Canadian experience, being a first-time director & more
Agam Darshi speaks of her “labour of love” in creating the film Donkeyhead
December 7, 2021
Conversation

Why it's time to break the cycle around caste and dating in 2021
I spoke with a few people who have been personally impacted by the caste system.
December 1, 2021
Conversation

"Why I eloped instead of having a lavish South Asian wedding"
“Sometimes we need to save our parents from parents from themselves”
December 1, 2021

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Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year
Struggling through my daughter’s separation anxiety this past year has been tough.
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9/7/22
Arts & culture

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger
Why my 16-year-old self would have loved Never Have I Ever
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9/7/22
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur
Insights from trailblazing South Asians.
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9/7/22
Conversation

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love
A gentle love is an unwavering partnership, grounded in flaws, change, and joy.
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8/31/22
Arts & culture

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

Ikky gives late Punjabi singer Soni Pabla a comeback to continue his legacy
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8/31/22
Arts & culture

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma
A review of Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel and the interweaving themes it explores
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8/25/22
Conversation

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action
The Paul Brar’s and Andrew Tate’s of the world can be found in our own homes.
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8/23/22
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Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all
India pushes political agenda by punishing Ranveer Singh for self-expression
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8/17/22
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Somatic Play
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8/12/22

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