A curated take on South Asian art, literature, life and news
• Following the never-ending NSA leaks, India is banning civil servants from using foreign-based e-mail services, like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo! to send correspondence of any … Read more
All Hail The Queen. Though little is revealed about actress Madhuri Dixit’s upcoming film, Dedh Ishqiya, slated for a January 2014 release, we do know it’s … Read more
New Ad Noticed for Breaking Social Norms. Jewelry brand Tanishq is getting attention for its wedding ad. IBN Live says “Tanishq’s new ad tries to … Read more
You’re probably well aware of the NSA’s mass surveillance of American civilians. Every form of digital media is fair game: Facebook posts, tweets, e-mails, Skype … Read more
• Guys, M.I.A.’s new song, “Y.A.L.A.”, is slammin’. [NME] • Did you know that men actually do not want skinny girls. This is at least … Read more
Bollywood’s Saucier Side. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s gun + garba-infused take on Romeo-Juliet, Ram-Leela, will open the 13th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival on November … Read more
“Work,” a mashup from DJ Janina. In addition to being a singer and actor, Janina Gavankar (True Blood, The Vampire Diaries) is also a … Read more
Archie Panjabi is working to eradicate polio: Emmy-winning actress Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) is partnering with Rotary International to raise awareness of World Polio … Read more
• Fran Drescher, star of The Nanny and a dozen other things you’ve likely watched but don’t remember, is now an e-mail female: She’s dating Shiva Ayyadurai, … Read more
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a desi superhero! Stan Lee’s first desi superhero animation project launches November 30. Sadly, it will only be … Read more
The Aerogram
