First Indian woman on Jersey City Council opens up about depression

First Indian woman on Jersey City Council opens up about depression

Mamta Singh turned personal struggle into a community movement.

Join us on Thursday in Lawrence

Join us on Thursday in Lawrence

Our writers will share how Muslim creators express identity in art.

Video: What will Gov. Sherrill do for Desis?

Video: What will Gov. Sherrill do for Desis?

With Oak Tree Road shout-out in inaugural address, Mikie Sherrill acknowledges small businesses' concerns about tariffs.

Video: Shaheedi Week commemorated at Oakland Gurudwara

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

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

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

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Video: What will Gov. Sherrill do for Desis?

Video: What will Gov. Sherrill do for Desis?

With Oak Tree Road shout-out in inaugural address, Mikie Sherrill acknowledges small businesses' concerns about tariffs.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
First Indian woman on Jersey City Council opens up about depression

First Indian woman on Jersey City Council opens up about depression

Mamta Singh turned personal struggle into a community movement.

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Navya Asopa
Join us on Thursday in Lawrence

Join us on Thursday in Lawrence

Our writers will share how Muslim creators express identity in art.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
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
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