Disney Is Making An All-Indian Kids Cartoon, So I Guess It’s Time To Have a Baby
Late November last year, Disney Junior announced a new animated series about a young Indian girl with a penchant for solving mysteries, to debut in … Read more
On Modesty
A recent trip to Bangladesh made me think about the concept of modesty. Modesty generally refers to being unassuming or moderate in one’s behavior or … Read more
Sari Stories Chapter Seven: Millennials Musing
How the drape holds meaning and memory for the desi mind, body, and soul. A series of interview-vignettes, showcasing uber serious sari love, brought out … Read more
Being Asian American In An Age Of Extreme Inequality
After arriving in New Jersey from India in 2006, Anjana Bhattacharya, my aunt, has often juggled multiple part-time jobs, usually working 80-85 hours a week … Read more
Podcast Shares South Asian Women’s Diaspora Stories of Growing Up Around The World
Women who grew up in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond are sharing their fascinating stories about what it means to … Read more
Sari Stories Chapter Six: Sari For Him
How the drape holds meaning and memory for the desi mind, body, and soul. A series of interview-vignettes, showcasing uber serious sari love, brought out … Read more
An American Hijabi: Hala’s Story
When certain customers picked up their prescription from Hala Choudhary, their eyes glanced over her starched white lab coat, scanned past her diamond lip piercing … Read more
The Piping Hot Tea Of Culture
The words, “we have no culture” clink around in our empty glasses as my aunt’s eyes dart around the dinner table, looking for someone to … Read more
South Asian Stories Talks To Olympian Raj Bhavsar About Life, Gymnastics & Transformation
The latest episode of the South Asian Stories podcast series features Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, artist, and public speaker Raj Bhavsar sharing his unique story of … Read more
Sari Stories Chapter Five — Anuja Chauhan On Her Why & How Of Sari Matters
How the drape holds meaning and memory for the desi mind, body, and soul. A series of interview-vignettes, showcasing uber serious sari love, brought out … Read more
