PinnedPublished inBrown Women HealthIs Haldi (Turmeric) Actually Good for Your Skin?I’ve been to my fair share of desi weddings this season and one thing that always catches my attention is the Haldi ceremony. The room is…Jan 15, 2023Jan 15, 2023
Ghosted? Here’s How to Move On | South Asian RelationshipsIt happened to me, and it’s happened to so many of us. You’re talking to a guy, everything seems to be going well, and then suddenly, he…Sep 18, 2023Sep 18, 2023
From Star Plus Serials to Reality: Addressing the Mother-in-Law Problem in South Asian FamiliesAs I sat watching the latest Star Plus soap opera, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes as the typical trope of the evil mother-in-law and her…Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
When I Dated a ‘Momma’s Boy’I remember going on a date with a guy who I had been talking to for a few weeks. We met at a trendy coffee shop and everything seemed to be…May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Where Did That Sweet Little Girl Go?I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with a cousin I hadn’t seen in years. We caught up on life and reminisced about old memories…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
Is the South Asian Tradition of Oiling Hair Actually Beneficial?A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit my grandmother in India. One of the fondest memories from that trip was sitting in our…Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023
Breaking the Spell: The Truth About Nazar and Empowerment for South Asian WomenI’ve got a story to share with you all about my friend, let’s call her Rupa. Rupa and I have been friends for years and she’s always been…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
That Time an Aunty Body-Shamed Me (and I was only 12!)When I was just 12 years old, I was body-shamed by an aunty. It was a small, insignificant moment in the grand scheme of things, but it has…Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
My Favorite Desi Girl AffirmationsAs a South Asian woman navigating her 20s, I know all too well the struggles of trying to find my place in the world. From societal…Mar 8, 2023Mar 8, 2023
A Letter to My Fellow ‘Coconuts’: Embracing my South Asian American IdentityAs a South Asian American woman, I often find myself caught in a gray area. Growing up in the United States with parents who immigrated…Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
