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November 14, 2023
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Arts & culture

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

A review of "Made in Heaven," available on Amazon Prime.
September 29, 2020
Community

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market
Sustainability has always been a staple of South Asian cultures, there seems to be a gap in fashion.
September 29, 2020
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The fine line between the cultural appropriation and appreciation of my Indian culture

Let's dive into the fine line between appropriation and appreciation, and find the middle ground.
September 29, 2020
What's trending

BIPOC are having to reclaim their own features from western beauty standards
BIPOC features are not a pick and choose look book to find the next beauty trend.
September 29, 2020
News

What do we do when the news cycle changes?
Breonna Taylor deserved justice, and it's on us to keep fighting for it.
September 29, 2020
Arts & culture

Sri Lankan designer creates big waves in the fashion industry
Amesh, an eco-friendly and gender inclusive brand from Sri Lanka, gains recognition internationally
September 23, 2020
Conversation

It’s okay to not be okay: Let’s talk about suicide prevention month
It’s important to factor in and normalize suicide prevention and awareness in the community.
September 23, 2020
Conversation

Emily Ratajkowski tackles image, power and ownership in thought-provoking essay
Emily Ratajkowski highlights the complexities of her image, and takes a step towards reclaiming it
September 23, 2020
News

Gymshark’s first turbaned Sikh fitness influencer

Massive fitness brand Gymshark named it's first South Asian fitness influencer
September 23, 2020
Community

Priyanka Crowned Queen on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’
Priyanka became the first person of Indo-Carribean, descent to win the title on Rupaul’s Drag Race.
September 15, 2020
Arts & culture

Diverse representation in children’s literature is needed for children to reimagine the world

Books are an effective way to teach children about concepts of equity, diversity, and justice.
September 15, 2020
Community

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports
Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.
September 15, 2020

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Conversation

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
What's trending

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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8/12/22

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