Tag: indian-american
‘Brown Girl Therapy’ founder tackles South Asian mental health stigma in new book
“When I was struggling with my mental health and I was living at home in my 20s, my parents actually said, ‘What will people say about this?’
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, First Mexican-Indian American to Win, Resigns
After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023
How Samsung’s Dinaz Jiwani Paved a Way For Her Family With One Bold Choice
Her career with Samsung Electronics America as the senior manager of DEI programs and strategy might not have been possible, either.
Avantika says Rapunzel backlash ‘definitely did scare me a little’
This weekend, she’s back with her second film within four months: “Tarot”
MDH and Everest: US health officials probe Indian spice mix pesticide claims
The US Food and Drug Administration is looking into products made by two Indian spice makers for allegedly containing a cancer-causing pesticide.
A Pennsylvania school district canceled a gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s event, citing his ‘lifestyle.’ Parents are fighting back.
Pancholy, who is known for voicing Baljeet in the cartoon “Phineas and Ferb” and for his role as the assistant on the TV show “30 Rock,” has written two award-winning children’s books that focus on themes of empathy and anti-bullying.
Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over Patanjali’s ‘natural cures’
It’s not just their drugs – Patanjali’s edible goods have also been criticised for being sub-standard.
‘A Kiss In Kashmir’: A Conversation With Indian American Engineer-turned-author Monica Saigal
Once she decided to branch out into other genres, she took charge of her future.
In Her Own Words: Vidya Sundaram brings home, school together
Growing up as the daughter of Tamil-speaking parents, I faced a unique challenge.
Avantika Vandanapu: In Her Post ‘Mean Girls’ Era
“It felt unreal,” she recalls
Chef Dave Hadley’s $5 Samosa Is Worth Every Penny
He explores the disparate yet intertwined elements of his personal background in his cuisine, which he refers to as “finding history through food.”
Two Indian American Chefs Named As James Beard Award Finalists
Sujan Sarkar, the creative force behind Chicago’s Indienne, has been recognized as one of the top chefs in the Great Lakes region.
Immigrants and Latinos are most entrepreneurial in U.S., study finds
When immigrants come to the U.S., they already have “some type of mindset of wanting to improve their lives
Q&A: Shilpi Somaya Gowda questions the American Dream in ‘A Great Country’
But when they find out the police have beaten and arrested their 12-year-old son, everything changes.
What is Holi? The Hindu festival of colors
For one of Holi’s most well-known traditions, celebrants clad in all white, come out to the street and throw colored powders at each other
Yogesh Raut Reflects on Winning the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
Oh, right, I reminded myself. There’s many different flavors of “smart.”
Luxury Brand Chanel’s India-born CEO Leena Nair Among This Year’s ‘Time Women of the Year’
London-based Leena Nair, CEO of the global, luxury fashion brand Chanel is among 12 trailblazers chosen as this year’s ‘Time Women of the Year.
Coffee Mate, Dr Pepper Team up to Create Dirty Soda Creamer
one of its biggest stars is “dirty soda,” a trend in which all kinds of pop gets treated to all manner of flavor boosters
Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding
As a result, what began traditionally as communal gatherings then evolved into a thriving industry involving attire, jewelry, beauty services, gifts, cuisine, and elaborate decorations.
SXSW 2024: Dandelion, A Nice Indian Boy, I Don’t Understand You, I Love You Forever
Sethi’s film feels more like a call of kindness in this world.