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The Genie's Formula:
‘Getting paid shouldn’t be the hardest part of running a business.’ Says Garima Shah—entrepreneur, leader, and fintech innovator. As Co-Founder and President of Biller Genie, she’s on a mission to…
Jun/07/2025 / by Abhijit Masih
Sudha Acharya addressing at the event
On May 21st, the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) celebrated 25 years of transformative service with a dazzling gala at The Taj Pierre in Manhattan. Over 360 guests—including leaders in philanthropy, media, arts, and advocacy—gathered…
Jun/07/2025 / by Team Seema
Kunal Lamba
The SACCS Gala held in the legendary Taj Pierre Hotel on 5th Avenue in NYC was a resounding success – star studded and entertaining, all for a worthy cause. But…
Jun/07/2025 / by Jaswant Lalwani
Art, Bollywood & Big Hearts
Legendary actress and activist Shabana Azmi made a powerful appeal to the Indian diaspora at CRY America’s 2025 Gala series, urging communities to fulfill their ‘societal duty’ in supporting grassroots…
Jun/07/2025 / by Team Seema
Summer Escapes: Where to Wander This Season
Come summer, and it is time to welcome the warm weather, savor the outdoors, and enjoy the holidays.  Summer is a great season to indulge in travel and bond with…
Jun/07/2025 / by Bindu Gopal Rao
Sangita Malla Rana
For Nepali-Americans scattered across the U.S., a simple packet of Wai Wai noodles is more than just a quick snack—it’s a cherished thread tying them to their homeland. The familiar…
Jun/07/2025 / by Team Seema
Trailblazers on the Move
5 South Asian Women Redefining Solo Travel Solo travel used to be rare for South Asian women. They faced societal norms, family expectations, and safety concerns. Now, a bold new…
Jun/07/2025 / by April Mae Berza
Stepping Back in Time
A journey through Amish country in Lancaster, PA Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster offers a rare glimpse into a world where time seems to stand still.…
Jun/07/2025 / by Abhijit Masih
Celebrity Travel Diaries
Where do they go to Heal, Create, and Recharge? Five iconic South Asian women reveal their favorite travel destinations — from Hawaii to the Himalayas — and how each place…
Jun/07/2025 / by April Mae Berza
Alone, Not Lonely
Solo travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about meeting yourself without the noise of expectations. For women, it can be an act of rebellion, self-trust, and profound growth. Here’s…
Jun/07/2025 / by Sweta Vikram
Fashion versus Personal Style: a Quiet Power
To me, fashion is ubiquitous—widely seen, consumed, and imitated. It’s handed to us, served on a platter. But style is what we do with it—what we add to it. Style…
Jun/06/2025 / by Kritika Agarwal
Don’t Sweat It! Cool Tricks for Summer Trips
Come summer and it is time to herald warmer days, longer hours of sunshine and the holiday season.  Holidays are meant for time with family and friends and of course…
Jun/06/2025 / by Rashmi Gopal Rao
The Inheritance
About the Book: Meet the Agarwals, who have gathered on a private, luxury island off the west coast of Scotland for a much-anticipated family reunion. Raj, the patriarch and a…
Jun/06/2025 / by Team Seema
Apricot & Pecan Tea Cake courtesy of Shivneet Pohoja, Executive Chef, ITC Maurya New Delhi
Food and travel are a match made in heaven and a great way to understand a region’s cultural ethos. Food is also the ultimate travel souvenir—a delicious way to relive…
Jun/06/2025 / by Bindu Gopal Rao