Our most-read stories of 2025

Our most-read stories of 2025

These five stories helped shared the lived experiences of New Jersey Desis.

Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

NJ local politics reflect the incoming New York City mayor's focus on affordability.

Video: Shaheedi Week commemorated at Oakland Gurudwara

Video: Shaheedi Week commemorated at Oakland Gurudwara

Sikhs across the state honored the sacrifices that let them practice their faith today.

Unwrap Central Desi's holiday gift guide 🎁

These local South Asian businesses will help you find the perfect present for everyone on your list.

Meet our new fellows: Aysha, Navya, and Joti

The third cohort of Central Desi's journalism fellowship includes accomplished reporters eager to tell Garden State stories.

Jersey City entrepreneur reinvents South Asian beauty rituals

Feather & Bone is a plant-based, waterless skincare brand that blends heritage with sustainability.

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Video: Shaheedi Week commemorated at Oakland Gurudwara

Video: Shaheedi Week commemorated at Oakland Gurudwara

Sikhs across the state honored the sacrifices that let them practice their faith today.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
Our most-read stories of 2025

Our most-read stories of 2025

These five stories helped shared the lived experiences of New Jersey Desis.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

NJ local politics reflect the incoming New York City mayor's focus on affordability.

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Unwrap Central Desi's holiday gift guide 🎁

Unwrap Central Desi's holiday gift guide 🎁

These local South Asian businesses will help you find the perfect present for everyone on your list.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
Meet our new fellows: Aysha, Navya, and Joti

Meet our new fellows: Aysha, Navya, and Joti

The third cohort of Central Desi's journalism fellowship includes accomplished reporters eager to tell Garden State stories.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
Jersey City entrepreneur reinvents South Asian beauty rituals

Jersey City entrepreneur reinvents South Asian beauty rituals

Feather & Bone is a plant-based, waterless skincare brand that blends heritage with sustainability.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
What Garden State Desis are making this Thanksgiving

What Garden State Desis are making this Thanksgiving

From paratha patties to pumpkin pie, these holiday recipes celebrate joy and community.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
Mother-son duo on Desi recipes, history, and collaboration

Mother-son duo on Desi recipes, history, and collaboration

“Heartland Masala” uses food to tell a story far greater than the dinner plate.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
What Sherrill’s big win means for Desi voters

What Sherrill’s big win means for Desi voters

Tariffs, H-1B policies, and turnout shaped the election. Here's what comes next for South Asians in the state.

Ambreen Ali
Astha Lakhankar
Ambreen Ali, +1
Philly's 12G creates a home for Desis in the art world

Philly's 12G creates a home for Desis in the art world

Twelve Gates Arts offers a vital third place for artists to tell stories on their own terms.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
Sherrill targets Desi voters in final push before election

Sherrill targets Desi voters in final push before election

The Democratic nominee aims to solidify her narrow lead.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
Why NJ schools are segregated

Why NJ schools are segregated

Divided communities have created an imbalance in the quality of education kids receive.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
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