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Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table
“Be The Light” Diwali celebration brings together South Asian women from various walks of life
November 3, 2022
What's trending

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess
It doesn't seem like Love is Blind after all...
November 2, 2022
What's trending

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs
TikTok has been turning cultural foods into a trend and it's not always fun to watch
October 26, 2022
Conversation

My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change
Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you
October 26, 2022
Community

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters
October 26, 2022
What's trending

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season
‘Tis the season of ghouls and goblins, but what do you do if you’re a certified Halloween Hater™?
October 26, 2022
Poetry

The Queen has died

October 24, 2022
Poetry

As history presses
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October 24, 2022
Poetry

Melody of Love
October 24, 2022
Arts & culture

Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later
The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
October 19, 2022
Arts & culture

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again
The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary
October 19, 2022
Conversation

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”
Being misdiagnosed for mental illness can have significant consequences for your healing journey.
October 19, 2022

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Mrs. Church
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boots in the sky
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8/12/22
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Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance
The Beyhive was blessed with new music this summer from their favourite queen.
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8/10/22
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh
A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.
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8/10/22
Conversation

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community
The cycle of failure in our community must end. It truly is a matter of life and death. 
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8/10/22
Conversation

The Pursuit of Everything
The pursuit of everything was really just a nudging urgency to fill the nothingness.
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8/9/22
Arts & culture

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora
Ms. Marvel severely underrated by many despite the amazing diversity and showcase of culture
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8/4/22
Conversation

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take
Sharing my anxieties around travel, weddings, COVID, and life in general as an anxious mom.
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8/3/22
Conversation

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death
When will we stop shaming women for getting a divorce?
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7/28/22

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