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Dr. Kani's Take: Why the Desi community needs better mental health support

Dr. Kani's Take: Why the Desi community needs better mental health support

What federal data, AI risks, and 20 years of clinical practice reveal about breaking cultural barriers and embracing therapy.

Kani Ilangovan

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Nov 3, 2026


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Essay: What Halloween means to immigrant kids

Essay: What Halloween means to immigrant kids

Repurposed lehengas and martial arts uniforms are common costumes in families just adapting American traditions.

Ifrah Akhtar

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Oct 27, 2026

NJ couples are reinventing Desi weddings

NJ couples are reinventing Desi weddings

We peek inside the growing trends of fusion ceremonies, personalized mehendi art, and modern bridal glam.

Aisha Hussain

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Oct 20, 2026

Introducing "On the Road"

Introducing "On the Road"

Now accepting freelance pitches from North America

Ambreen Ali, +1

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Oct 13, 2026

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Dr. Kani's Take: Why the Desi community needs better mental health support

/

Nov 3, 2026

Dr. Kani's Take: Why the Desi community needs better mental health support

What federal data, AI risks, and 20 years of clinical practice reveal about breaking cultural barriers and embracing therapy.

Kani Ilangovan
Kani Ilangovan
Essay: What Halloween means to immigrant kids

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Oct 27, 2026

Essay: What Halloween means to immigrant kids

Repurposed lehengas and martial arts uniforms are common costumes in families just adapting American traditions.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
NJ couples are reinventing Desi weddings

/

Oct 20, 2026

NJ couples are reinventing Desi weddings

We peek inside the growing trends of fusion ceremonies, personalized mehendi art, and modern bridal glam.

Aisha Hussain
Aisha Hussain
Introducing "On the Road"

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Oct 13, 2026

Introducing "On the Road"

Now accepting freelance pitches from North America

Ambreen Ali
Ifrah Akhtar
Ambreen Ali, +1
Bhangra hits the stage in Central Jersey this month

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Oct 6, 2026

Bhangra hits the stage in Central Jersey this month

From an original musical in Princeton to Red Baraat in Hopewell—plus an exclusive discount code for our readers.

Ambreen Ali
Ambreen Ali
It's that time again: Apply for our annual fellowship

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Sep 29, 2026

It's that time again: Apply for our annual fellowship

The fourth year of Central Desi's fellowship will support two reporters.

Ambreen Ali
Ifrah Akhtar
Ambreen Ali, +1
The viral baby jhumka, and the brand behind it

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Sep 22, 2026

The viral baby jhumka, and the brand behind it

By Simran founder Simran Anand Pahwa on building a global brand that celebrates Desi heritage.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
Video: Doc explores rise of Desi politicos

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Sep 15, 2026

Video: Doc explores rise of Desi politicos

Joti Rekhi attends a screening of "Seat at the Table" at the Asian American International Film Festival.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
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