Hello! As I’m sure many of you have seen on your Google calendar, Diwali was here.   What is Dee-wal–ee, you may ask? Diwali is one the most important Hindu holidays of the year. Every Autumn, millions of Indians all over the world celebrate the Festival of Lights by drawing rangoli, lighting diyas, and eating sweets. The holiday holds fond memories for everyone who has grown up […]

Hi, I’m Asian. More specifically, Indian-American. And I have been trapped by stereotypes my whole life — stereotypes associated with being female, with being brown, with being an immigrant. Let’s discuss a common misconception about East & South Asian students: we’re all naturally good at math. I hated this one growing up because it impacted […]

As I travel through the world as a modern citizen, I read the news to stay informed but often come away feeling discouraged and depressed.  World news is saturated with war, sexual assault, and cruelty and it feels difficult to understand how to tackle these issues as an individual citizen. However, a few leaders often […]

FOTB, otherwise known as “Fresh Off The Boat”, is often an insult hurled at immigrants who don’t quite conform to the American-accented, football-loving public. It is meant to be shameful; if you are not the same as us, you do not belong. However, the ABC TV show of the same name reclaims the title through […]

We all love comedy, right? We love programming which makes us laugh. However, I’ve never been a big fan of comedy in mainstream TV. For the longest time, every TV show seemed to have a similar sense of humor; jokes based on gender, identity, and gags. Think Friends or How I Met Your Mother. Even worse, think of characters […]

Hi friends! In the past, many people have told me, “Oh my God, I loove Bollywood!” However, many appreciate and imagine the industry’s spice and color, as opposed to its deeply emotional themes and the heart-on-its-sleeve mentality. As an Indian-American, I grew up with Bollywood movies and music all around, so here I will try […]

Beyoncé is really popular. I mean, really popular. Through her releases of Beyoncé and Lemonade, she secured a position as a cultural icon — her cutting lyrics, her unwavering confidence, and her beauty setting a standard in the music industry. I’ll admit, I never quite bought into the “bey-hive” until recently. Her older style of music didn’t quite […]