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On this episode, the 1ME crew talks with some of the folks behind the Natural Helpers program at API Chaya, a Seattle-based org that empowers survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. They build power by educating and mobilizing South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities to end exploitation, creating a world where all people can heal and thrive. Their Natural Helpers program supports community members in learning about human trafficking, domestic and sexual violence, the societal forces that create conditions for violence, as well as in skill building around how to respond to harm, injustice, and support survivors. We learn about the familial roots of the organization's work, how the sustained work of Natural Helpers has made healing possible, and the ways that grief work is integral to revolution. SHOW NOTES Support API Chaya - https://www.apichaya.org/ Connect with 1ME - millionexperiments.com

Gotham Chopra is an American sports documentarian, media entrepreneur, producer, podcast host, director, journalist, and author.  He is the co-founder of Religion of Sports, Liquid Comics, Chopra Media, and the Chopra Well. Gotham is known for his sports-centric films, having worked with athletes such as, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Simone Biles, and in today's episode, he talks with me about his latest project with Serena Williams.We discuss his current role as co-founder of Religion of Sports, a sports-focused media company that was founded in 2016 by Chopra, Michael Strahan, and Tom Brady.  Gotham opens up about  his incredible journey up till now, what it was like growing up with a famous father, and what he believes is the sign of true greatness.    We talked about:  Meet Gotham (1:06)Sports as a universal language of connection (3:36)The role of inspiration and finding fulfillment through failure (8:25)The quality that every truly elite athlete shares (14:45)Upcoming projects Gotham is working on in collaboration with the South Asian community, Serena Williams, and Steven A. Smith (16:45)Growing up with a famous father and touring with Michael Jackson as a child (22:17)Gotham reflects on the culture of early home life and his relationship with India (31:09)How Gotham's relationship with his Dad has evolved over time and influenced his career journey (34:41)Rapid Fire Questions (42:57)Gotham's bare bones for happiness (48:28)Connect with Gotham: LinkedinInstagramReligion of SportsLet's Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media.

On this episode, the 1ME crew talks with some of the folks behind the Natural Helpers program at API Chaya, a Seattle-based org that empowers survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. They build power by educating and mobilizing South Asian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and all immigrant communities to end exploitation, creating a world where all people can heal and thrive. Their Natural Helpers program supports community members in learning about human trafficking, domestic and sexual violence, the societal forces that create conditions for violence, as well as in skill building around how to respond to harm, injustice, and support survivors. We learn about the familial roots of the organization's work, how the sustained work of Natural Helpers has made healing possible, and the ways that grief work is integral to revolution. SHOW NOTES Support API Chaya - https://www.apichaya.org/ Connect with 1ME - millionexperiments.com

In the heart of the neoliberal capital, Seattle, The Activist Class takes a closer look at the recent PR nightmare that the Seattle Police Department has found itself embroiled in. First, we delve into a leaked body cam video that sent shockwaves through the country. The footage captures the Vice President of Seattle's Police Union laughing callously in the aftermath of a tragic incident involving a South Asian woman named Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a police cruiser.  We then turn our attention to a contentious Drug Bill passed by the City Council that threatens to revive the War on Drugs. This legislation will re-criminalize public drug use, setting the stage for a troubling sequel to an already disastrous policy. Lastly, we bring you exclusive audio evidence, via THE STRANGER, of an off-duty Seattle police officer using racial slurs to verbally harass his Chinese neighbor. Class is in Session 

The Persian Gulf today is home to multiple cosmopolitan urban hubs of globalization. This did not start with the discovery of oil. The Medieval Persian Gulf (ARC Humanities Press, 2023) tells of the Gulf from the rise of Islam until the coming of the Portuguese, when port cities such as Siraf, Sohar, and Hormuz were entrepots for trading pearls, horses, spices, and other products across much of Asia and eastern Africa. Indeed, products traded there became a key part of the material culture of medieval Islamic civilization, and the Gulf region itself was a crucial membrane between the Middle East and the world of the broader Indian Ocean. The book also highlights the long-term presence of communities of South Asian and African ancestry, as well as patterns of religious change among Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Muslims that belie the image of a region long polarized between Arabs and Persians and Sunnis and Shi'ites. Brian J. Ulrich is a Professor of History at Shippensburg University. His interests include early Islamic history and the history of the Gulf. He has published on early Islamic history and worked with the archaeological excavations at Kazima in Kuwait. He is the author of Arabs in the Early Islamic Empire: Exploring al Azd Tribal Identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2019). Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Near Eastern Studies Department. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on Twitter @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Persian Gulf today is home to multiple cosmopolitan urban hubs of globalization. This did not start with the discovery of oil. The Medieval Persian Gulf (ARC Humanities Press, 2023) tells of the Gulf from the rise of Islam until the coming of the Portuguese, when port cities such as Siraf, Sohar, and Hormuz were entrepots for trading pearls, horses, spices, and other products across much of Asia and eastern Africa. Indeed, products traded there became a key part of the material culture of medieval Islamic civilization, and the Gulf region itself was a crucial membrane between the Middle East and the world of the broader Indian Ocean. The book also highlights the long-term presence of communities of South Asian and African ancestry, as well as patterns of religious change among Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Muslims that belie the image of a region long polarized between Arabs and Persians and Sunnis and Shi'ites. Brian J. Ulrich is a Professor of History at Shippensburg University. His interests include early Islamic history and the history of the Gulf. He has published on early Islamic history and worked with the archaeological excavations at Kazima in Kuwait. He is the author of Arabs in the Early Islamic Empire: Exploring al Azd Tribal Identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2019). Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Near Eastern Studies Department. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on Twitter @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Persian Gulf today is home to multiple cosmopolitan urban hubs of globalization. This did not start with the discovery of oil. The Medieval Persian Gulf (ARC Humanities Press, 2023) tells of the Gulf from the rise of Islam until the coming of the Portuguese, when port cities such as Siraf, Sohar, and Hormuz were entrepots for trading pearls, horses, spices, and other products across much of Asia and eastern Africa. Indeed, products traded there became a key part of the material culture of medieval Islamic civilization, and the Gulf region itself was a crucial membrane between the Middle East and the world of the broader Indian Ocean. The book also highlights the long-term presence of communities of South Asian and African ancestry, as well as patterns of religious change among Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Muslims that belie the image of a region long polarized between Arabs and Persians and Sunnis and Shi'ites. Brian J. Ulrich is a Professor of History at Shippensburg University. His interests include early Islamic history and the history of the Gulf. He has published on early Islamic history and worked with the archaeological excavations at Kazima in Kuwait. He is the author of Arabs in the Early Islamic Empire: Exploring al Azd Tribal Identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2019). Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Near Eastern Studies Department. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on Twitter @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

The Persian Gulf today is home to multiple cosmopolitan urban hubs of globalization. This did not start with the discovery of oil. The Medieval Persian Gulf (ARC Humanities Press, 2023) tells of the Gulf from the rise of Islam until the coming of the Portuguese, when port cities such as Siraf, Sohar, and Hormuz were entrepots for trading pearls, horses, spices, and other products across much of Asia and eastern Africa. Indeed, products traded there became a key part of the material culture of medieval Islamic civilization, and the Gulf region itself was a crucial membrane between the Middle East and the world of the broader Indian Ocean. The book also highlights the long-term presence of communities of South Asian and African ancestry, as well as patterns of religious change among Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Muslims that belie the image of a region long polarized between Arabs and Persians and Sunnis and Shi'ites. Brian J. Ulrich is a Professor of History at Shippensburg University. His interests include early Islamic history and the history of the Gulf. He has published on early Islamic history and worked with the archaeological excavations at Kazima in Kuwait. He is the author of Arabs in the Early Islamic Empire: Exploring al Azd Tribal Identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2019). Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Near Eastern Studies Department. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on Twitter @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

This week I'm dissecting this culturally ingrained phenomenon that's all too familiar to many in the South Asian community. Helping you gain a deeper understanding of its origins, its effects on your relationships and, most importantly, how to liberate yourself from its hold. 0:08 Breaking Free From Brown Girl Guilt11:41 Navigating Boundaries and Guilt With Parents21:27 Setting Boundaries for Brown GirlsSupport the showBWWPS Guest ApplicationDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on EtsyBe sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani.  They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learning from the American South, and cultivating a food and spice empire.(0:00 - 3:11) introduction(3:11) Part 1: being a romantic, that classic American "bhel puri" story(14:24) Part 2: "andaaz", living in the American South, strategy/consistency(29:29) Part 3: letting go, cooking with professional patriotism, the descriptive word jumble(40:46) Conclusion

Friendship and support is what creates a community and a sense of belonging. That is exactly what our guest Priyasha Shah, Founder of Sakhya wanted to create amongst the women who love South Asian fashion and styles.  She started the platform Sakhya where sellers could post their pre-loved saris, salwar kameez, lenghas to offer it to buyers who would love to own a piece of South Asian fashion. These outfits and saris woven with the memories, may it be a shopping trip with cousins in India or a special purchase for a wedding or Diwali - give the sellers a way to share that joy and warmth with the buyers in the Sakhya community.  Sakhya's mantra is  “shop what you love, sell what you don't - but always keep it in rotation” From guidance on how to photograph the item to pricing strategies - Priyasha and the Sakhya team has created a sustainable community around South Asian fashion. These fashion articles are exquisitely designed with embroidery, in vibrant colors and made with unique fabrics are given a new life and maybe …glam to the wearer. Sakhya is A South Asian Fashion Resale platform for truly sustainable and accessible South Asian clothing. A community where anyone can recreate their South Asian wardrobes with ease and trust. Learn more about this sustainable business on this episode of Mindful Businesses. https://shopsakhya.com/https://mindfulbusinessespodcast.com/ #sustainablefashion #desifashion #desis #saris #lengha #prelovedfashion #diwali #mindfulbusinesses #sakhya #southasian

California is poised to become the first state to outlaw discrimination based on a person's caste. The system of social stratification, which dates back thousands of years, has been outlawed in India and Nepal for decades.Amy Qin, a correspondent who covers Asian American communities for The Times, explains why so many believe a prejudice that originated on the other side of the globe now requires legal protection in the U.S.  — and why so many are equally convinced that it would be a bad idea.Guest: Amy Qin, a national correspondent covering Asian American communities for The New York Times.Background reading: The bill, recently passed by the California State Legislature, has led to intense debate among South Asian immigrants.Meena Kotwal, a Dalit journalist, started a news outlet focused on marginalized groups in India, hoping that telling their stories would help improve their lives.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

In conversation with a dear friend, Dr Srinivas Panja who along with his wife Nirmala Panja, are learning to deal grief of losing their dear son to suicide in 2022. What makes them extraordinary is the fact that, instead of getting buried in pain, they have chosen to redirect energies tin bringing awareness to mental health issues among youth , by starting the The RunforJeev (www.runforjeev.com) . The foundation aims to bring awareness and resources to the mental health crisis through strategic projects and partnerships. Additionally, the foundation will focus on enabling a conversation amongst the South Asian community in America, where mental health is often not a comfortable topic of candid conversation. The RunforJeev foundation also organizes an annual 5k run/wak in Nov, the net proceeds of which go to the foundation . You can sign up for the event or make donations through this link https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Shanendoah/RUNFORJEEV?aflt_token=GXnZyRPOxQaYu2xZzovTHAZdrcyRYAmv 0:00 Introduction and background 3:02 A life thats turned upside down 6:52 Lessons from dealing with grief 12:22 Supporting each other as partners  19:00 The power for reframing  20:12 The power of running and yoga  25:53 The power of social connections  28:06 The story behind Run for Jeev Foundation 

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with South Asian history professor Neilesh Bose about how Canada's allegations against India are playing out in diaspora communities, political science professor Bessma Momani and former diplomat Arif Lalani unpack how recent events are affecting Canada's role on the world stage, Karl Subban talks about finding joy in hockey despite the problems plaguing it, IPCC chair Jim Skee reflects on the climate crisis, and Royal Ontario Museum curator Alexandra Palmer unspools the radical history of the cardigan. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Cricket was once one of the most popular sports in the United States, until baseball became entrenched as America's game during the Civil War. Now, the sport that was first played in England is seeing a resurgence across the pond, thanks in part to thriving South Asian immigrant communities who revere the game. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Manju Sadarangani was born and raised in India, surrounded by yoga. Her yoga teacher mother insisted on an upbringing informed by yoga and traditional medicine. In her teen years, her deeply spiritual brilliant father joined a Hindu cult, resulting in upheaval resulting in her immigration to the United States with her mother and brother. Manju found yoga in the US to be deeply puzzling. She would try yoga studios and styles of yoga in an effort to feel the spiritual solace of her childhood yoga practice, but felt extremely excluded at American yoga studios. Through most of her adult life, she avoided yoga, and practiced it only when she visited the country of her birth. In 2019, serendipity led her to a kundalini yoga class. She was intrigued by this unfamiliar style of yoga which she found absurd and amusing, but was soothed by the elements of Surat Shabd that she recognized in kundalini yoga practice. She enjoyed the element of play and creativity in her kundalini meditations, but found herself often flummoxed by the pastiche mantras and practices. She was offended by some practices (like excerpts of Japji inserted into kriyas) - but when she asked questions of kundalini teachers, they were not able to give her answers that felt logical or grounded in any yoga discipline. Her teachers encouraged her to take teacher training with KRI, telling her that was where she would get answers. Manju was understandably reluctant, especially after she read the book Premka. In 2020, she was approached by representatives of KRI, who recommended a brand-new global teacher training program. This new TT was advertised as trauma-informed, inclusive, egalitarian - a symbol of the new direction KRI and 3HO were embracing. Manju applied to this new teacher training global cohort. She was one of only three Americans, all women of color. It turned out to be one of the most traumatic and racist experiences of her life. Since then, Manju has relied on her command of languages, academic background in South Asian history, conversations with elders and teachers in India, and cultural background to deeply research, question, retrain, and reform her yoga practice. She connects deeply with the feminist, spiritual and historical foundations of yoga to counter problematic cultural appropriation. Her evolving yoga practice is grounded in a desire for equity, justice, emotional and mental well-being. She brings her spirit of play, body positivity and radical self-love to her yoga practice, acknowledging that her yoga journey makes her an inconvenient outsider the art of manju manjusadarangani.com Song credit: Vaishnav Janto Tene Kahiye by M.S. Subbalakshmi http://www.UndertheYogaMat.com ______________________ GuruNischan is a trauma-healing activist, and consultant in personal and professional reinvention. To learn more about her reclamation and recovery work, please subscribe to GuruNischan.com Follow her media platform at Conversations You Can Feel  To contribute to this broadcast you can use this link:  Listen to the Uncomfortable Conversations Spotify Playlist: 

It's the elephant in the room for Canadian Sikhs — but now is the time to talk about the Khalistan separatist movement, says Satwinder Bains, an expert on the South Asian diaspora. "Maybe this is the point at which we say, 'The hell with it,' and have these conversations." The diplomatic crisis between Canada and India over the killing of a Khalistan advocate has put the push for a Sikh homeland back in the headlines. Bains thinks it's time for the community to face the divisive issue, whether they support, oppose or are ambivalent towards Khalistan. Matt Galloway also speaks with Salimah Shivji, CBC's South Asia correspondent, to share the view from India — where some headlines are calling the Canadian prime minister a "guardian of gangsters."

“We are manifestations of who we were as children.”  Such a bold but true statement that our guest today said, during my conversation with her. Ritu Bhasin, a leadership coach, author and motivational speaker, talks to me about how her childhood trauma and hurdles shaped her. Ritu is unabashedly honest about the racism she faced as a South Asian child of immigrants and the mental health hurdles she overcame. She speaks to me about how she learned to embrace her true self and cultural identity. She tells me how she hopes others can do the same I hope you can also learn and enjoy this wonderful episode!

Neelu Kaur is an author, facilitator, NLP and executive coach, and a wellness and burnout management expert. She combines leadership development, neurolinguistic programming, and burnout management to offer her clients a healing hybrid of research-based professional development skills intricately intertwined with the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. Neely's book, Be Your Own Cheerleader, is an Asian and South Asian woman's cultural, psychological, and spiritual guide to self-promoting at work to get your professional needs met. Guys, this book is a must-read, even if you're not in a corporate environment. Join me as I sit down with Neelu to discuss her unique approach to focusing on the mind in the workplace, healing our relationship to mental health, and how she continues to overcome the cultural, psychological, and spiritual challenges we all face daily.We talked about: Neelu explains Neuro Linguistic Programming and what to expect in her program (3:40)Self-advocating as South Asian women (12:04)Neelu's role as a core guide with Chief and how she got involved (16:39)The most difficult cultural, psychological, and spiritual aspects of Neelu's journey that had to be overcome  (20:09)The importance of reframing and having discussions around mental health (27:42)Neelu reflects on her childhood and what it was like immigrating to the U.S. (31:44)Neelu's relationship to South Asian culture now vs. back then (36:54)Neelu unpacks her journey through higher education and her quest for credentials (41:54)Rapid Fire Questions (48:46)Neelu's bare bones for happiness (52:21)Connect with Neelu: WebsiteInstagramLet's Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media

We're thrilled to introduce you to the South Asian Health Awareness Society (SAHAS) team.  Ektha Aggarwal,Siddharth Gandhi and Neena Dolwani from the SAHAS team join host Kadam Malik to discuss mental health, wellness and so much more.Check out their Gala on October 14, 2023 at 6PMSAHAS - South Asian Mental Health GalaSanta Monica Rooftop: 395 Santa Monica Place, #308, Santa Monica, CA 90401Buy tickets: https://allevents.in/santa%20monica/sahas-south-asian-mental-health-gala/10000696451865277W HAT IS SAHAS?The South Asian Health Awareness Society “SAHAS” has been created to help break the stigma of navigating mental health challenges within the South Asian community. SAHAS means courage, bravery, and strength in Hindi.We promote awareness, advocacy and support around the topic of mental health.At the heart of this movement lies a profound philosophy: By changing ourselves, we change the world.* This is a nonprofit fundraising event. Portion of the proceeds will be generously donated to South Asian mental health programs throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.T HE PURPOSE:SAHAS 2023 is not just a Gala — it is a testament to the immense potential of the South Asian community in Southern California. The shared purpose of SAHAS is to:Eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health in honor of World Mental Health DayCreate a safe and open space for participants to engage in honest conversations, empowering individuals to share their experiences, facilitating empathy and healing, while celebrating their resiliencePromote a cultural environment for discussing mental health, as it is crucial for fostering connection, understanding, and enables individuals to seek support without fear of judgment or stigma W HAT YOUR TICKET GETS YOU:- South Asian inspired dinner- Drink ticket + discounted drink prices- Raw stories panel discussion- Entertainment- Donation to South Asian mental health in Southern California- A memorable night you'll live to tell for the rest of the year!T HE TAKEAWAY:Prepare to be inspired by real-life stories of South Asians who have triumphed over mental health stigmatization within our community. Their narratives will leave an indelible impact, offering tangible tools for healing our own wounds. By actively engaging in this collective journey, we uplift one another and cultivate the power to effect transformation in our own lives.Join us as we empower one another, embrace our strengths, and embark on a remarkable journey of personal growth, healing and shared progress.

Are South Asian women left out of political conversations or is it willful ignorance? When was the last time you had a discussion about a policy, politician or political party with your husband, daughter, brother, sister? Where did you learn political engagement? Do you care about politics? Should we care?   These are some of the questions we will be discussing in today's episode. Growing up with immigrant parents is a vastly different experience in comparison to the average American predominantly Caucasian or African American household. I dont remeber my mom or aunts every having opinions about elections or policies. Anything I heard was a spillover of conversations between men during some large celerbatory gathering while I delivered snacks or beverages that were prepared by the women huddled in the kitchen. Our gatherings were pretty sex segragated. Men in the living room, women in the kitchen.  I wasn't taught about women's reproductive rights or racial inequality. I had to live it & then understand it.  I am still understanding it.  With everything that's been happening in our country over the last 7 years it is more important than ever for us to understand the power of our vote and the importance of political engagement. There is a palpable movement amongst South Asian women towards empowerment. We need to bring that movement to the collective. Empowered women, empower women.  And Saadia Mirza is one of those women. Saadia is a 30 something entrepreneur with a successful marketing firm which helps companies establish & grow their online presence. She spends her free time creating videos on tiktok & instagram about big policy changes, racial injustices, human rights violations, women's reproductive rights or fighting off the many trolls that flock to her comments section. She's a democrat in the heart of Texas so you can imagine how that's going for her. She is also editor at www.theprogressivists.com. The Progressivists is a progressive social movement driven by inclusive and reformist empowerment who mission is to consistently demand for political & sociopolitical change for the betterment of people & the planet.    Saadia's Insta Page Saadia's TikTok  The Progressivists Insta Page    

Star Megan Suri (Netflix's Never Have I Ever) and writer/director Bishal Dutta join host Aaron Sagers to discuss It Lives Inside, the new horror movie opening September 22, 2023, which brings an ancient South Asian demon to the Los Angeles suburbs. A teen-focused film, It Lives Inside tells the story of Samidha — or "Sam" — a high school student in L.A. desperate to fit in. She rejects her Indian culture (and her Indian mother's old ways) in an effort to be like everyone else. But when a mythological demonic spirit called a Pischach latches onto her former best friend, she must come to terms with her heritage in order to defeat it. From the producers of Get Out, and distributed by Neon, the film is written by Bishal Dutta and Ashish Mehta. After generating buzz at SXSW last March 2023, the film finally arrives in theaters September 22, 2023. The movie evokes modern supernatural horror like The Conjuring as well as suburban teen horror flicks like A Nightmare on Elm Street, but does so by introducing Western audiences to South Asian Indian lore and demons. The film is the feature directorial debut by Dutta, who was born in India, grew up in California since the age of four, and was inspired by a scary story told to him by his grandfather. Aaron spoke with Dutta at San Diego Comic Con last July, and with star Megan Suri the week of Sept 18, leading up to the film's release. _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, with a weekly "Small Talk" mini-sode with reader submitted letters and spooky tales. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abhay hosts a conversation with members of the world's first and premiers South Asian a capella group, PENN MASALA. Raghu Raman, Prateek Adurty, and Gaurish Gaur joined Abhay to chat about their recent India tour, to college life as students, to energizing as a group!(0:00 - 2:55) Introduction(2:55) Part 1 - Suprises from the recent India tour, preparation as a group(13:12) Part 2 - fusing multiple genres, re-energizing with down time, and student life as a PENN MASALA member(28:41) Part 3 - musical relevance, alumni, and what they hope audiences yearn for(39:46) Conclusion

In this week's podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause story, and she and Dr Louise discuss key barriers women face accessing care, and ways to improve knowledge to empower women to advocate for themselves. ‘I'm a South Asian woman, I'm a Pakistani, I'm a British Pakistani woman, and I know I represent a certain demographic,' says Freda. ‘I feel as though I can reach many women through the fact that I am from the community. That may be platforms for women like myself who are able to cascade that information and let that reverberate across those communities.' Freda's top three tips:  Help represent your community to spread awareness of menopause symptoms, treatments and services and help tackle the stigma that still surrounds this area. Get a second opinion if you don't feel your healthcare professional has given you the right diagnosis. Explore the materials that are out there, including the balance app, so that you're informed when you see your doctor.  Boost training in the menopause for community leaders so that they can signpost women to local services that can help support them. Follow Freda on Instagram @fredishafi_spiceitup  

The Country of India To Change Its Name?Hasan Minhaj ControversyJaahnavi Kandula discussion... all this and much more on this week's episode!Follow us @mildmanneredtimid | @kalysay | @kushparm | @rianjalimusicEmail us @ mmtyabish@gmail.com

What is a dark matter, to you? Darkness is so dependent on the individuals perception. This week, we are once again bringing you stories inspired by ‘dark matter' from the Masters of Journalism students at the University of Melbourne.  A warning that one of our tales contains themes of child abuse and slavery. Story One - Anaesthetics Anaesthetics was first used in the 1840s and has become a super common medical procedure. But it's hasn't always been widely understood. But as scientists and researchers uncover the deep mysteries of what happens to our brain under anaesthetic, turns out there's may dark side to the practice that's effecting elderly people.  Professor Bruno (he/him)  is a research fellow at the University of Queensland who completed his PhD in evolutionary and population biology.  Produced by Valentina Boulter Story Two - Child Marriage Our next story shares the lives of two women from China who were forced into child marriage and have courageously chosen to speak about their experiences. A warning that this story contains themes of child abuse and slavery. Produced by Yan Li Story Three - Melbourne's Past Next up, a deep dive into an aspect of Melbourne history that isn't regularly spoken about and a reflection about its relevance in the world today. Produced by Timothy Evetts Story Four - Biphobia  This next story shares the origins and impacts of biphobia in both Australian and Chinese cultural contexts. Produced by Nuoxin Li Story Five - Astrology For our last story we're sharing a look into the pre-colonial roots of astrology and its importance in certain South Asian cultures. Produced by Filament Ho All The Best credits: Compiled & Mixed by: Sebastian Fijac Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Madhuraa Prakash Supervising production for all of today's stories were by Sami Shah, Daniel Semo and Mell Chun.   Join the Team! All The Best is hiring! Check out the role descriptions & how to apply at https://allthebestradio.com/join-the-team/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul Alexander Liberty Hour – Based on actuarial and real-time data, we know that these unprecedented lockdowns and school closures cause tremendous harm. These strategies have devastated the most vulnerable among us – the poor – who are now worse off. It has hit the African-American, Latino, and South Asian communities devastatingly. Lockdowns, and especially the extended ones, have been deeply destructive. There is...

I was introduced to Dr. Sinha by previous guest Dr. Akil; and quickly understood why, His handle on Metabolism related issue like Insulin resistance, Metabolic syndrome, Fat gain, and cholesterol issues is on a whole new level. I became a listener of his podcast Meta Health. When I had a chance to interview him; I also was especially interested as he has an expertise in South Asian metabolism issues; something that is seen a lot in my practice. Before I continue; I should mention this is the last episode of Season 5. Thank you so much to all my listeners who have really helped me grow this podcast! Some of the highlights of this interview: Understanding Insulin Resistance and Individualized Approaches Dyslipidemia Fat gain Challenges With Restrictive Diets and Exercise Mitochondrial Aging and Physical Inactivity Reversing Health Trends With Diet, Exercise South Asian metabolic concerns, Indian Cooking, and Metabolic evaluation About our guest: Dr. Ronesh Sinha is an internal medicine physician and corporate health specialist who runs a metabolic lifestyle clinic in Silicon Valley focused on reversing chronic health conditions and optimizing performance in ethnically diverse patients. He is an expert in corporate wellness and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Silicon Valley Employer Forum (SVEF) where he serves as a global adviser to shape health and wellness benefits for nearly 60 major Silicon Valley companies. Dr. Sinha's groundbreaking work in corporate wellness with a focus on diverse populations has received global attention with front cover stories in Fortune Magazine and the LA Times. Dr. Sinha blogs actively on health at culturalhealthsolutions.com, hosts the Meta Health podcast, and runs wellness programs for high functioning professionals found here. He is passionate about developing innovative, culturally tailored solutions to help diverse populations lead healthier lives. Keywords: Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, Restrictive Diets, Exercise, Mitochondrial Aging, Physical Inactivity, Diet, Exercise Snacking, Indian Cooking, Lentils, Vegetables, Dairy Products, Metabolic Scorecard, South Asian Populations, Nutrient Deficiencies, Muscle Mass, Aerobic Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Fats, Proteins, Exercise Tracking, Cytokinemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Toxic Dyslipidemia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-rinde/support

Sravya Adusumilli, the founder of Mango People, never thought she would become a makeup brand founder. But, after spending her academic career in a chemistry lab, she found she preferred being an entrepreneur. Mango People is Sephora's first Ayurvedic-inspired makeup brand, selling via Sephora.com. Mango People products include a bronzer stick, a highlighter stick and a multi-stick for cheek, lip and eye application. After becoming unsatisfied with the lipsticks she used, Adusumilli developed the brand around 2017 while she was a college student studying chemical engineering. After a series of experimentations, which included accidentally dying her mother's kitchen pink, Adusumilli finally created the Multi-Stick, which sells for $27. “Being a broke college student, I could barely afford to like get one makeup product, let alone several,” said Adusumilli. “That's how the idea of the Multi-Stick came to be; I focused on having safe ingredients on your eyes, cheeks and lips. And all you need is five minutes to look put together, which is all I had at the time.” The hero ingredient, mango butter, helped inspire the name, as did the popularity of South Asian countries, many of which practice Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Popular therapies include yoga and therapeutic oils and ingredients like ashwagandha, ginger and turmeric. Adusumilli joined the Glossy Beauty podcast to discuss how she created the brand, how her chemical engineering background is a boon to entrepreneurship and what it means to be the first Ayurvedic makeup brand at Sephora. 

This week, we're joined by award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell to discuss the importance of letting go of one-sided friendships.We discuss how it can feel daunting when friends' lives splinter off in different directions, and why it's okay to be selective with your friendships.We also talk about the myth of finding “the one”, the importance of writing South Asian stories into popular culture, as well as Poorna's debut novel, In Case of Emergency.You can also read Poorna's writing at her recently launched Substack, It's As I Was Saying with Poorna Bell https://poornabell.substack.com/Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a continuation of the Knowing Your Allies series. There are a growing number of South Asians entering politics on the side of the conservative right, not only here but in the UK as well. We discuss this trend with Prachi Patankar, who helps give us some insight on why it is happening and what activists here need to do to combat the development.

My fourth guest for my South Asian author series is Sj Sindu.As a genderqueer Sri Lankan American novelist and riveting short story writer, SJ Sindu is one of the most exciting young voices out there today. Her first novel, Marriage of a Thousand Lies, won the Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award for debut fiction and was named an American Library Association, Stonewall Honor Book. SJ's upcoming book, The Goth House, is a collection of stories that focus on queer joy, as well as shocking cruelty. You know we love a good paradox. In today's episode, we talk about her upbringing in Sri Lanka, her memories of the Sri Lankan war, and how much that trauma is incorporated into her writing. And I obviously couldn't resist asking her if she loves MIA as much as I do. Find out how she navigated the many intersections of ‘other” she found herself within, the hilarious last-ditch effort she made to throw her Brown parents off her trail, and what she hopes to inspire in younger generations through her work.  We talked about:  How SJ came to know she was a writer (1:54)How SJ's search to find her voice and genre has shifted over time (6:30)SJ's genius solution to appeasing her parents and inspiring a fantastic read (8:12)The meaning and inspiration behind her novel Blue Skin Gods (11:48)SJ's new chapter book coming out in October: Goth House (18:34)SJ's relationship to Sri Lanka, its culture, and growing up there until age 7 (21:34)The first few explicit experiences of racism and discrimination that radicalized SJ (29:29)Telling queer stories and exploring the many possibilities within the marginalized experience (35:18)Dating as a queer South Asian (36:45)Life as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (39:30)Rapid Fire Questions (42:09)SJ's bare bones for happiness (43:00)Connect with SJ:   Website InstagramMarriage of a Thousand Lies Blue-Skinned Gods Let's Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media

It's a grab bag of high-low delights this week: The new François Nars documentary; a product that gets rid of the smell of weed; tips for chapped lips; a South Asian-inspired makeup brand at Sephora; the soon-to-launch Liberty London perfumes; and, yes, the world's longest mullet. Plus, we raise wands to a sensual and witchy perfume, the drugstore shampoo and conditioner that never fails, and a cream blush stick in a plastic-free (compostable!) container. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/249850Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-501Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhay is joined by Prachi Shevgaonkar, climate activist and the founder of the COOL THE GLOBE app and startup.  If you ask the question, “what can I do about climate change?”, Prachi has an answer for you and her remarkable aim has been to help people set targets, take action, and track progress. They chatted about unlearning, influencing policy, and personal empowerment. (0:00 - 2:34) Introduction(2:34) Part 1 - letting go of norms, capital and carbon(14:36) Part 2 - combating futility, Prachi's personal journey toward COOL THE GLOBE(21:40) Part 3 - leading with empathy, individual empowerment(29:06) Conclusion

In August 1947 when India finally won its independence from the British Raj after a struggle of almost 300 years. It left in it's wake a nation divided into two states: Hindu majority India & Muslim majority Pakistan. Immediately, there began one of the greatest migrations in human history & one that is the least discussed in the West. Growing up it was a paragraph in a history book at best. Grossly misrepresenting a monumental crux of the South Asian identity.    Across the subcontinent people who had coexisted for centuries attacked each other. Hindus and Sikhs on one side, Muslims on the other. There are endless stories of families separated, women & children slaughtered, people pushed out of their homes, abandoned in refugee camps with nowhere to go in an unknown land.    My maternal grandmother lived through the partition and throughout her life shared stories with me about where she was born & her childhood home in a faraway land called Sindh. At the time it sounded like some exotic place I would never visit. According to Nani's passport she was born in 1921. At the time of partition that would've made her approximately 25 years old. Her birth records could never be found.    The Sindhi identity is perhaps the largest collateral damage of partition. Sindhis migrated to India with no state to call their own. They left behind their beloved Sindhu Darya, their friends, the only home they'd known - and were removed from it forever. Some will argue that this displacement proved fruitful. With no attachments to the new land they were free to move around the world, which they did. And went on to create a new identity in foreign lands as successful business tycoons often spinning their fortunes from nothing.    But did that leave them with a fractured identity? Do they still long for the homeland of their forefathers? Have they recovered from the intergenerational trauma? Is peace in South Asia possible? Is it time for a new narrative?   In today's episode we explore these questions and many more with our guests Sunayna Pal and Beena Sarwar.    Sunayna, author of the book Refugees In Their Own Country, a collection of poems about the partition based on conversations Sunayna had with her Chacha - her only connection to Sindh, the land of her forefathers.  Beena Sarwar, a renowned journalist and activist, is curator & founder of the South Asia Peace Action Network (SAPAN) and was Editor of Aman Ki Asha, a joint initiative by Jang News PK and Times Of India to foster peace between the two countries.    New Background Music by: The Cold Battle by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Divine Echoes by Mark Karris. The book is published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Sarah StankorbSarah Stankorb is a journalist, essayist, and the author of Disobedient Women. She was born near Youngstown, Ohio, and often found escape in books. She studied world religions and philosophy at Westminster College, a place surrounded by rolling Pennsylvania farm country. A chance to study abroad in Northern Ireland, then Israel further opened her eyes to how faith (and conflict) can shape people's everyday existence. She earned her master's degree from University of Chicago's Divinity School, where she studied ethics and South Asian religion and history. Hundreds of her pieces have been featured in publications, including: VICE, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Republic, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and others. Her beat spans religion, politics, gender, and power, but is informed by questions of basic morality. Sarah lives in Ohio with her husband and two children, and she writes a few times a month about the quirks of American faith at In Polite Company via Substack.You can follow Sarah on:Instagram     Threads     Twitter      SubstackYou can find all things Sarah Stankorb on her websiteYou can purchase Sarah's book Disobedient Women on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest     The New Evangelicals     Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly Faith     Jonathan Foster     Sacred ThoughtsEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Chandrayaan-3 moon lander, Vivek Ramaswamy's debate performance, and lots of trump impressions.

In her scintillating and brilliant new book, Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation (Stanford UP, 2023), Hafsa Kanjwal details and showcases the discursive and institutional means and mechanisms through which the Indian state made possible and maintained its occupation and colonization of Kashmir. Focused on the mid twentieth century period of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the Second Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kanjwal examines a range of arenas including tourism, agriculture, film, education, and political engineering through which a seemingly postcolonial nation-state, that of India, perpetuated its colonization of Kashmiris, all the while justifying that colonial enterprise through the ruse of “state-building.” From the resulting analysis, Kanjwal forcefully and convincingly pushes us to rethink the very separation, temporal and conceptual, between the colonial and the postcolonial. Historically invasive, theoretically cutting edge, and written in prose at once mellifluous and purposeful, this book is nothing short of a wonderfully mesmerizing intellectual earthquake in the fields of South Asian history and contemporary politics more broadly. SherAli Tareen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His book Defending Muhammad in Modernity (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020) received the American Institute of Pakistan Studies 2020 Book Prize and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 American Academy of Religion Book Award. His second book is called Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship after Empire (Columbia University Press, 2023). His other academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

In her scintillating and brilliant new book, Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation (Stanford UP, 2023), Hafsa Kanjwal details and showcases the discursive and institutional means and mechanisms through which the Indian state made possible and maintained its occupation and colonization of Kashmir. Focused on the mid twentieth century period of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the Second Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kanjwal examines a range of arenas including tourism, agriculture, film, education, and political engineering through which a seemingly postcolonial nation-state, that of India, perpetuated its colonization of Kashmiris, all the while justifying that colonial enterprise through the ruse of “state-building.” From the resulting analysis, Kanjwal forcefully and convincingly pushes us to rethink the very separation, temporal and conceptual, between the colonial and the postcolonial. Historically invasive, theoretically cutting edge, and written in prose at once mellifluous and purposeful, this book is nothing short of a wonderfully mesmerizing intellectual earthquake in the fields of South Asian history and contemporary politics more broadly. SherAli Tareen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His book Defending Muhammad in Modernity (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020) received the American Institute of Pakistan Studies 2020 Book Prize and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 American Academy of Religion Book Award. His second book is called Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship after Empire (Columbia University Press, 2023). His other academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In her scintillating and brilliant new book, Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation (Stanford UP, 2023), Hafsa Kanjwal details and showcases the discursive and institutional means and mechanisms through which the Indian state made possible and maintained its occupation and colonization of Kashmir. Focused on the mid twentieth century period of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the Second Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kanjwal examines a range of arenas including tourism, agriculture, film, education, and political engineering through which a seemingly postcolonial nation-state, that of India, perpetuated its colonization of Kashmiris, all the while justifying that colonial enterprise through the ruse of “state-building.” From the resulting analysis, Kanjwal forcefully and convincingly pushes us to rethink the very separation, temporal and conceptual, between the colonial and the postcolonial. Historically invasive, theoretically cutting edge, and written in prose at once mellifluous and purposeful, this book is nothing short of a wonderfully mesmerizing intellectual earthquake in the fields of South Asian history and contemporary politics more broadly. SherAli Tareen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His book Defending Muhammad in Modernity (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020) received the American Institute of Pakistan Studies 2020 Book Prize and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 American Academy of Religion Book Award. His second book is called Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship after Empire (Columbia University Press, 2023). His other academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In her scintillating and brilliant new book, Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation (Stanford UP, 2023), Hafsa Kanjwal details and showcases the discursive and institutional means and mechanisms through which the Indian state made possible and maintained its occupation and colonization of Kashmir. Focused on the mid twentieth century period of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the Second Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kanjwal examines a range of arenas including tourism, agriculture, film, education, and political engineering through which a seemingly postcolonial nation-state, that of India, perpetuated its colonization of Kashmiris, all the while justifying that colonial enterprise through the ruse of “state-building.” From the resulting analysis, Kanjwal forcefully and convincingly pushes us to rethink the very separation, temporal and conceptual, between the colonial and the postcolonial. Historically invasive, theoretically cutting edge, and written in prose at once mellifluous and purposeful, this book is nothing short of a wonderfully mesmerizing intellectual earthquake in the fields of South Asian history and contemporary politics more broadly. SherAli Tareen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His book Defending Muhammad in Modernity (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020) received the American Institute of Pakistan Studies 2020 Book Prize and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 American Academy of Religion Book Award. His second book is called Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship after Empire (Columbia University Press, 2023). His other academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Abhay is joined by political commentator and public interest attorney, Kaivan Shroff.  They talked about everything from longevity in the political news cycle to two Indian American Republican presidential debaters to mentorship.  (0:00- 2:13) Introduction(2:13) Part 1 - newscycle longevity, centrism, democrat strategy(14:43) Part 2 - Ivy league merit, identity, Republican debate, surprising validators(37:54) Part 3 - identity politics for Indian American candidates(45:46) Part 4 - over-woke cancel culture warriors, mentorship lessons

In this episode of Brown Art Network, Sneha and Keerthi invite Urwa Zubair - a South Asian producer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles to this segment. Urwa has produced 50 digital commercials and her clientele includes United Airlines, Haleon brands like Flonase & Voltaren, Target, State Farm, WB & Paramount. Most recently, she is the producer of an upcoming feature film in development, BANI, a coming-of-age comedy-drama on the misunderstood cultural practices of South Asian countries. They discuss the differences between Pakistan's movie industry and Hollywood, how she got started as a producer, the unique contributions to the creative process she has as a producer, and all the developments and themes seen in her current feature film. As they discuss her career and experiences, they also discuss the recent/ongoing strike and dive into AI's impact on the creative industry. Finally, they wrap up the conversation with Urwa advising up-and-coming producers and entertainers looking to get investors for their scripts and work. More about Urwa and her work: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7809854/ Reach out to her on Instagram @urwazubair

From Chinese bao and Haitian doumbrey, to Filipino lumpia [loom-pee-AH] and South Asian samosas, Reset talks with event organizer Mónica Félix and Phillipe Sobon, a founder of Polombia, a participating restaurant, about how dumpling-like dishes can be unique in every culture.

Why does the concept of a love marriage remain taboo, especially within the South Asian community? The struggle for the right to choose one's partner, the right to love freely, and the right to carve our destinies persists. Today, we will peel back the layers of this intricate issue, exploring the cultural nuances, societal pressures, and personal anecdotes that shape our perceptions of love, marriage, and autonomy. My guest is Mansi Choksi, a writer and journalist based in Dubai. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and National Geographic—to name a few. She is also the author of "Newly Weds," which came out last year. It is an exploration of Love marriage in modern India. Most recently, she's been a guest host on the final season of NPR's Rough Translation. This most recent season is titled "Love Commandos," which explores the risky territory of love marriages in India, where about 95% of marriages are arranged. Pew Research about Intermarriage in the US Join the conversation: Instagram @immigrantlypod | Twitter @immigrantly_pod | Youtube @immigrantlypod | Tiktok @Immigrantlypodcast Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Try online therapy at betterhelp.com/Immigrantly and get on your way to being your best self. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com

We talk Ohio, growing up white when you're brown, Jason Aldean, and Neel's musical comedy stylings! Full ep on patreon along with archived episiodes, early acess, and more!

The potential conflict between India and Pakistan stands at a precipice of alarming complexity, as the two nuclear-armed neighbours navigate a tangled web of historical tensions, territorial disputes, and geopolitical ambitions, and with India's rapidly evolving military capabilities and strategic partnerships, the landscape of South Asian defence dynamics is shifting. The theoretical pitfalls of a confrontation between these nations would have far-reaching implications, not just for the subcontinent, but for the global order. From cyber warfare to conventional battles, what would a war between India and Pakistan entail? We ask our panel of experts to unpack the scenarios, strategies, and stakes posed by this conflict: On the panel this week: - Chris Clary (Uni of Albany) - Arzan Tarapore (CISC) - Christine Fair (Georgetown) Intro - 00:00 PART 1 - 03:01 PART 2 - 30:40 PART 3 - 53:51 Outro - 1:13:51 Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepod For more info, please visit: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/

Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood has been the region's top destination for South Asian restaurants, grocery stores, clothing, jewelry and more. But with more South Asian families settling in the suburbs, what does the future hold for the area known as “Little India”?

We go behind the scenes with an in-house corporate recruiter Farah Sharghi. She is the Director of Recruiting and Human Resources at Dil Mil, a South Asian dating app based in San Francisco. She has worked as a technical recruiter at a variety of companies, including Google, Lyft, Uber, TikTok, and The New York Times and she has fast-growing social media platform where she shares her best job hunting and interviewing techniques, lesser known advice that really works like how to use Ai, how to enhance your online resume to stand out on LinkedIn and other job sites, how to spot red flags when interviewing for a position, signs you should NOT work there. (This episode aired originally on August 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From El Salvador to the United States, in order to fight fascism we need to remember our radical history and use it to seed real revolution. We also need to "touching the tiger in the balls" Roberto Lovato, Salvadoran journalist and author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas, joins to talk about the importance of remembering and healing from historic trauma, current Central American politics, and U.S. foreign policy. Then the wonderful Wajahat Ali is back to disown both Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy as the ambassador of the South Asian community. Also, in honor of Bob Barker, we play a round of The Price Is Right with numbers from the latest news.Featuring:Roberto Lovato, author and journalist https://twitter.com/robvatoGet his book Unforgetting hereWajahat Ali, author and commentatorhttps://twitter.com/WajahatAli*Catch Francesca and Matt Lieb LIVE at the Punchline in San Francisco on Tuesday October 17th! Tickets: bit.ly/3OCzLiBThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.