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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
Bread is Love: A conversation with Pooja Makhijani

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Feb 3, 2026

Bread is Love: A conversation with Pooja Makhijani

The author discusses her upcoming book, diverse storytelling, and how acts of creation sustain us.

Ifrah Akhtar
Ifrah Akhtar
Video: What will Gov. Sherrill do for Desis?

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Jan 27, 2026

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

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Jan 20, 2026

First Indian woman on Jersey City Council opens up about depression

Mamta Singh turned personal struggle into a community movement.

Navya Asopa
Navya Asopa
Join us on Thursday in Lawrence

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Jan 13, 2026

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

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Jan 6, 2026

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
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