Dr. Kani's Take: As a Desi woman, why I travel for myself

Dr. Kani's Take: As a Desi woman, why I travel for myself

A recent trip to the Amazon prompts the writer to reflect on the importance of prioritizing oneself.

NY film premiere brings attention to Kashmir

NY film premiere brings attention to Kashmir

Director Arfat Sheikh brings the story of his people to the silver screen.

Check out this case study on Central Desi and apply to be a fellow

Check out this case study on Central Desi and apply to be a fellow

The third year of Central Desi's fellowship will include a spot for a video journalist.

South Asian Theatre Festival celebrates 20 years

The NJ festival brings Desi thespians together to share their stories.

Why Desis rock nameplate jewelry

Custom necklaces serve as identifiers, celebration of names often butchered or mocked.

Dr. Kani's Take: Let's support our Desi LGBTQ youth

Family and community support are key to ensuring our young people stay safe.

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Check out this case study on Central Desi and apply to be a fellow

Check out this case study on Central Desi and apply to be a fellow

The third year of Central Desi's fellowship will include a spot for a video journalist.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
Dr. Kani's Take: As a Desi woman, why I travel for myself

Dr. Kani's Take: As a Desi woman, why I travel for myself

A recent trip to the Amazon prompts the writer to reflect on the importance of prioritizing oneself.

Kani Ilangovan
Kani Ilangovan
NY film premiere brings attention to Kashmir

NY film premiere brings attention to Kashmir

Director Arfat Sheikh brings the story of his people to the silver screen.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
🔁Our vision for a national Desi newspaper

🔁Our vision for a national Desi newspaper

Watch this episode of Beehiiv's Creator Spotlight podcast to learn more about how Central Desi is developing.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
🔁NJ's cricket scene is 🔥

🔁NJ's cricket scene is 🔥

As the US cricket team’s popularity surges, local leagues are nurturing the next generation of cricket stars.

Tehsin Pala
Tehsin Pala
🔄80% of Indian American Muslims feel less safe due to politics back home, survey finds

🔄80% of Indian American Muslims feel less safe due to politics back home, survey finds

As minorities within a minority, Indian Muslims in NJ say they face discrimination and erasure.

Tehsin Pala
Tehsin Pala
🔄Are South Asians moving to the right?

🔄Are South Asians moving to the right?

New Jersey, home to one of the largest Desi populations in the country, experienced its closest presidential election since 1992.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
South Asian Theatre Festival celebrates 20 years

South Asian Theatre Festival celebrates 20 years

The NJ festival brings Desi thespians together to share their stories.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
Why Desis rock nameplate jewelry

Why Desis rock nameplate jewelry

Custom necklaces serve as identifiers, celebration of names often butchered or mocked.

Zoya Wazir
Zoya Wazir
Dr. Kani's Take: Let's support our Desi LGBTQ youth

Dr. Kani's Take: Let's support our Desi LGBTQ youth

Family and community support are key to ensuring our young people stay safe.

Kani Ilangovan
Kani Ilangovan
Edison schools drop transgender protections

Edison schools drop transgender protections

New members on the board of education helped repeal a policy last week that had protected transgender and gender-nonconforming students.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
Essay: The place with open doors

Essay: The place with open doors

Libraries are often the first place that immigrants find a sense of home.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
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