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Desi congressional candidates on today's ballot

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Jun 2, 2026

Desi congressional candidates on today's ballot

Two South Asians running for office in NJ share how they’re navigating the 2026 midterms.

Astha Lakhankar
Astha Lakhankar
Why Desis are singing Bollywood hits at NJ parks

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May 26, 2026

Why Desis are singing Bollywood hits at NJ parks

Music, community draw large crowds to Jersey Jammers parties.

Navya Asopa
Navya Asopa
This time, it's San Diego

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May 21, 2026

This time, it's San Diego

A special issue on the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting.

Deepa Iyer
Deepa Iyer
Video: NJ’s most colorful celebration is back

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May 19, 2026

Video: NJ’s most colorful celebration is back

AAPI NJ celebrates Holi and Songkran at Brookdale Park.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
Chai o’clock: NJ Desis brew a new cafe culture

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May 12, 2026

Chai o’clock: NJ Desis brew a new cafe culture

Chai cafes are cropping up around the state as the diaspora brings South Asian-style socializing to the West.

Ragini Subramanian
Ragini Subramanian
The East Coast's only transitional home for South Asian survivors is in NJ

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May 5, 2026

The East Coast's only transitional home for South Asian survivors is in NJ

How Manavi is helping domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives.

Aysha Qamar
Aysha Qamar
Atlantic City becomes a hub for Desi entertainment

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Apr 28, 2026

Atlantic City becomes a hub for Desi entertainment

A Bollywood concert draws South Asian community to Atlantic City.

Navya Asopa
Navya Asopa
Essay: Riz Ahmed doesn’t just represent us, he lets us exist

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Apr 21, 2026

Essay: Riz Ahmed doesn’t just represent us, he lets us exist

The author explains why it matters that identity isn't the plot in "BAIT."

Aysha Qamar
Aysha Qamar
Video: Desi groups advocate for immigrant rights on Capitol Hill

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Apr 14, 2026

Video: Desi groups advocate for immigrant rights on Capitol Hill

Joti Rekhi was on the ground for a historic first convening of the South Asian Coalition.

Joti Rekhi
Joti Rekhi
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