Editorial
The Rise of Vidya Vox
By Anvita Reddy
Vidya Iyer, better known as her YouTube moniker Vidya Vox, is the rising Indo-Western mash-up queen with an ethereal voice. Her viral song mashups have garnered global attention, ranging from American DJ...
Underrated Bollywood Romantic-Comedies Actually Worth Your Time
by Aysha QamarIndian cinema is known for its romantic classics. From "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" to "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" to "Jab We Met," we're familiar with these films and their iconic couples.However, with...
South Asians are Making Strides in the World of WWE
By Anvita Reddy
From "Dangal" to "Sultan" to "Brothers," the sport of wrestling has never alluded Bollywood films. It's for a reason. South Asians passionately enjoy the game.Athletes like The Phogat family, Sakshi Malik, Navjot...
Why I Must Make My Rotis Perfectly Round
By Vyasar Ganesan
I am twenty four years old, working in the kitchen. I am sweating over the dough I am kneading, bending my back too far even though I know there is a stool...
7 South Asian Stars who are Converging on Reality TV
By Anvita Reddy
Actors of South Asian descent have made strides in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. From blockbusters like Mindy Kaling's "Oceans 8" and Priyanka Chopra's "Baywatch" to multiple bingeable TV shows like "The...
13 South Asian-Owned Makeup Brands to Follow
By Anvita Reddy
South Asians have continuously broken glass ceilings in the beauty world, from booking coveted campaigns to becoming some of the most well-known influencers and makeup artists.Farah Dukhai, Deepica Mutyala, Nabela Noor, Sharifa...
7 South Asian Owned Skincare Brands you Should Check Out
By Anvita Reddy
Skincare has become an integral part of the self-care”movement. South Asian products and traditions have made their way into the West. From turmeric, or in our case haldi, to coconut oil, they are...
10 Bollywood Movies to Binge with Your BFF
by Aysha Qamar“Pyaar Dosti Hai” aka love is friendship. These are the wise words spoken by Bollywood’s infamous heartthrob, "Kuch Kuch Hota Hain" leading man Rahul, played by Shah Rukh Khan.Bollywood movies are often...
Paper Samosa’s Simmi Patel on the Inspirations Behind her Art
By Manisha Dass
We know some of you are probably still reeling from your Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Earlier, if you wanted a Raksha Bandhan (or really any desi holiday) card, you had two choices, DIY...
Coriander, Mint and Musings
By Ryan D’Souza
Atop an inverted utensil sits a marble mortar, in which the pestle holds my phone straight up so that my mother can supervise via Skype the thinly cut onions completely out of view....
