4 Basic Self-Defense Moves.
While there are mixed reviews about how beneficial self-defense can actually be, it's important to at least present yourself as someone they don't want to f*ck with and train your Spidey senses ...
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Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Seetha Shivaswamy.
I currently reside in: Austin, TX What your favorite hangout in Austin? I follow the music–wherever a great band is playing. Austin has amazing music venues and bands of all genres. I’m also a foodie and nature lover. A walk around the Hike-and-B ...
That Time I Did Yoga in India.
A few years ago when I was in India, I had the funniest experience in a yoga class. I was sitting there in a hot room (not because it was “hot” yoga--just because it was extremely hot in India) and the instructor, dressed in everyday clothes--not her ...
Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Shalini Ramanathan.
I love the cultural diversity. My father’s best friend told me that, when he was growing up in a village in India, the first contribution to a Hindu festival had to come from a Christian, the first contribution to a Muslim festival from a Hindu, etc. Le ...
5 Tips to Encourage A Healthier Lifestyle for South Asian Families.
South Asians are four times greater risk of heart disease and one in three will die of a heart attack before the age of 65, according to Stanford Health Care. We asked nutritionist Sheila Varshney of Square Plate Solutions to give us some tips on how to t ...
Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Ami Sampat.
Photo Credit: Girish Dusane I currently reside in: San Francisco, CA What your favorite hangout in San Francisco? Dolores Park, my neighborhood bookstore, or restaurant/bar. I love Dolores Park because it’s a great microcosm of San Francisco. K ...
Indians and Their Fear of Dogs.
So many Indian people we know are afraid of dogs, so we set out to find out what has caused this fear for many of us. ...
My Experience at an Indian Marriage Conference.
I never thought it would come to this. But after swiping, clicking and endless texting, I was exhausted by Internet dating. The amount of digital dancing you have to do before even meeting up, only to realize that you don’t have that much in common afte ...
Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Jenny Thakkar.
I currently reside in: Chicago, IL What your favorite hangout in Chicago? My gym and my yoga studio. I have always placed a high value on having an active lifestyle, and I feel really lucky to have found a gym that helps foster a community of like-mi ...
Good Indian Girl, Sort Of: Poonam Desai.
I currently reside in: Dallas, TX What your favorite hangout in Dallas? Reverchon Park by my house. I go there and swing on the swings, blow bubbles, run around, throw a frisbee with my partner, and stare at trees. I also really enjoy Spiral D ...
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