As the first female Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj is breaking barriers Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj In the domain of global diplomacy, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj…

New opportunities for South Asian screenwriters  Bollywood can shimmy to the left because South Asian women writers are popping up all over big screens and (and smaller screens) near you.…

South Asian women celebrating women’s history month Seema Kumar, creator of SEEMA, was one of many inspiring women who gathered this past month at the Pierre Hotel in New York…

Cardamom Even Makes Mousse Better Rose petals prettify many Indian desserts, making for perfect endings to springtime dinner parties or brunch gatherings. This simple five- ingredient finale has all the…

Indian Spices Top Food Trends For this Generation of Foodies There’s so much more to millennial food trends than avocado toast. With almost 73 million mouths to feed, millennials are…

Author Manreet Sodhi Someshwar reveals her inspirations rooted in the pasty From a corporate career in Bombay to a sabbatical in Singapore, author Manreet Sodhi Someshwar remembers how childhood memories…

Discarded waste finds new life through traditional crafting While Nepal sees more than a million visitors each year—many who trek to the summits of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Annapurna—those guests…

Fawzia Mirza explores sexual orientation in their latest award-winning film When it comes to Bollywood romance, Fawzia Mirza has fearlessly flipped the script. Through their groundbreaking film The Queen of…

Research suggests travel makes us happy long after we’ve returned home. Here’s how to best leverage that vacation vibe While vacations may seem like a big financial investment, it turns…

5 facial spritzes to welcome in the spring As the chill of winter fades and the promise of spring blooms, there’s no better time to refresh your skin with a…

Two fashion founders redefine luxury with an earth-centered ethos Indian fashion often stands at the crossroads of luxury and tradition, but a new pioneer in the space is ensuring sustainability…

With rolling green hills and mild weather, northern California’s endless vineyards offer a respite from everyday hustle — and a growing South Asian presence Napa may have put California wines…

Reduced stem cells may provide a clue to South Asians’ predisposition to heart disease Heart trouble hits South Asians hard. Many South Asians have already been apprised of the fact…

Recent research reveals alarming admission disparities for South Asian American students While it’s never been easy to gain admission to the highly competitive Ivy League colleges—where acceptance rates range from…

South Asians face unique stressors that can contribute to anxiety and other mental health conditions April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental…

Emerging South Asian musicians, artists, and DJs are bringing together culture and contemporary music It’s easy to check the billboard and music charts to see what’s trending, but staying in…

Zahra and Maryam have been best friends since childhood in Karachi, even though—or maybe because—they are unlike in nearly every way. Yet they never speak of the differences in their…