Sari Stories, Chapter Four — Politics in my Pleats: Sabika & Jasmine
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
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Safwat Saleem Powerfully Combines Vintage Imagery, Sarcasm & Politics In ‘Concerned, but Powerless’
The latest art by Safwat Saleem, “Concerned, but Powerless,” responds to the current national and political climate with a series of visuals that combine retro-style … Read more
Brexit Blues In Newham, London
In this heavily South Asian borough, discussions about Brexit that dominated during the referendum season have been replaced by conversations about a more immediate reality … Read more
Review: Mishra’s Desis Divided Looks At South Asian American Politics Through An Intersectional Lens
One of the most interesting and enduring debates in academia and popular culture is over the use, prevalence, and necessity of the moniker “South Asian.” … Read more
Read An Excerpt From The Introduction To Sangay K. Mishra’s Desis Divided: The Political Lives Of South Asian Americans
In Desis Divided: The Political Lives of South Asian Americans (UMN Press), Sangay K. Mishra writes about the changing nature of the politics of immigrant inclusion … Read more
Meet Canadian Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau: Bhangra Superstar
No, seriously, look, Canada’s next top Prime Minister has some serious bhangra moves: So, there you go. (h/t @notabilia) Rohin Guha is an Editor at … Read more
Hot News Mix: 3 Desis Making Waves
The Bangladeshi Surf Star Defying Cultural Taboos. Nasima Akter, 18, went against cultural taboos in Bangladesh against women swimming to take on the waves and become … Read more
Hot News Mix: Bollywood Star Strips in Support of Sec 377-Fearing Indian PM Candidate Narendra Modi + More
Bollywood Star Shills for Narendra Modi. Bollywood star Meghna Patel has decided to “bare it all” in a strikingly nude photo shoot, urging people to … Read more
