How to Wear a Sari
Saris are elegant, beautiful and confusing as hell. While this rectangular piece of fabric may look ...
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How to Wear a Sari
Saris are elegant, beautiful and confusing as hell. While this rectangular piece of fabric may look ...
How to Make Sense of Indian Spices
Taco Bell packets and crushed red pepper can only get us so far (and pretty far, we have to admit). ...
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How to Make Dal
Dal is the Indian version of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. It tastes amazing on a cold day or when your body just needs something easy to digest and nutritious. It’s healthy, easy to make, and is a great comfort food. In this 10 minute video, lear ...
Understanding DACA: An Interview With a ‘Dreamer’
On September 5, 2017, Trump was pressured by Texas state legislators, in addition to nine other conservative states, to end DACA, now leaving the Dreamers vulnerable to deportation. Standing for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA is a policy t ...
Good Indian Girl Goes to Japan (Part 1)
Whether you are motivated by Lost in Translation or are a staunch follower of Miyazaki, traveling to Japan can be a truly existential experience. With opportunities to forest bath, slumber at shrines, or sit on a totally quiet subway cart full of hundreds ...
7 Last Minute Indian-Inspired Gifts for the Mother’s Day
1.) INDIAN TRAIN POSTER This adorable piece of art is the perfect gift for the artsy mom who shares a childlike sense of wonder with her kids. 2.)LARGE ZIPPER POUCH Beautifully detailed and extremely useful, give mom the gift of ...
South Asia and Giving Back: Your Guide to Getting Started
by Sharmila Rao Thakkar, @sharmilart How do you know where and how to give best when donating back to South Asia? It’s that time of year when many individuals and families are making their year-end contributions and perhaps starting to plan where they w ...
10 Useful Ways to Prepare for Your India Trip
It’s that time of year, globetrotters. If you plan on ducking out of winter’s way and making a pilgrimage to India this year, we have a few tips for you to keep you well-adjusted. Traveling to India can be one of the most mentally and physically exhau ...
Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Jenny Vyas
CHARITABLE ARTIST, SCORPIO BORN DESIGNER I currently reside in: Chicago, IL What is your favorite hangout in Chicago, IL: The Allis at the Soho House (Chicago). An entrepreneur friend and I have turned it into our (rent free) mobile office. If you’ ...
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