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Dr. Kani's Take: Why are my kids not talking to me anymore?

Dr. Kani's Take: Why are my kids not talking to me anymore?

For Desi parents facing a rift with their children, understanding common themes of control and criticism is the first step toward healing.

Kani Ilangovan

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Mar 31, 2026


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Pull-ups and pakoras: How Desi Muslims navigated fitness during Ramadan

Pull-ups and pakoras: How Desi Muslims navigated fitness during Ramadan

Gym-goers shared their tips on eating well and maintaining workout routines during the holy month.

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Mar 24, 2026

NJ Desis take action against ICE raids

NJ Desis take action against ICE raids

Desi activists are protesting immigration raids and educating residents on their rights.

Navya Asopa

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Mar 17, 2026

Atlantic City is sinking: Do Desis living there care?

Atlantic City is sinking: Do Desis living there care?

"We focus on the present instead of the future," says one Pakistani resident.

Hara Shahid

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Mar 10, 2026

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Dr. Kani's Take: Why are my kids not talking to me anymore?

/

Mar 31, 2026

Dr. Kani's Take: Why are my kids not talking to me anymore?

For Desi parents facing a rift with their children, understanding common themes of control and criticism is the first step toward healing.

Kani Ilangovan
Kani Ilangovan
Pull-ups and pakoras: How Desi Muslims navigated fitness during Ramadan

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Mar 24, 2026

Pull-ups and pakoras: How Desi Muslims navigated fitness during Ramadan

Gym-goers shared their tips on eating well and maintaining workout routines during the holy month.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
NJ Desis take action against ICE raids

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Mar 17, 2026

NJ Desis take action against ICE raids

Desi activists are protesting immigration raids and educating residents on their rights.

Navya Asopa
Navya Asopa
Atlantic City is sinking: Do Desis living there care?

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Mar 10, 2026

Atlantic City is sinking: Do Desis living there care?

"We focus on the present instead of the future," says one Pakistani resident.

Hara Shahid
Hara Shahid
Essay: When being seen comes at a cost

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Mar 3, 2026

Essay: When being seen comes at a cost

A reflection on values, safety, and the quiet trade-offs made in the name of belonging.

Jonah Batambuze
Jonah Batambuze
Video: Desi representation increases in NJ State House

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Feb 24, 2026

Video: Desi representation increases in NJ State House

We attended a momentous swearing-in for the State Assembly as Desi representation grows.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
How the visa halt is affecting Desi families in NJ

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Feb 17, 2026

How the visa halt is affecting Desi families in NJ

Many immigrants are facing indefinite delays in reuniting with family members.

Navya Asopa
Navya Asopa
Meet the young NJ Desis redefining community

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Feb 10, 2026

Meet the young NJ Desis redefining community

They're building spaces that educate, uplift, and connect the next generation.

Aysha Qamar
Aysha Qamar
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