Central Desi
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Ambreen Ali

Ambreen Ali

Ambreen Ali is a freelance journalist with over 15 years of experience writing about politics, business and cultural issues for newspapers and digital media, including The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Fortune, Agence France Presse, Ozy, Runner's World, Edible Jersey and CQ Roll Call.

Harris inspires Indian women to get out the vote

With two weeks left in the race, South Asian organizers are using Diwali events to galvanize voters.

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ACLU-NJ's Amol Sinha on being Desi in this election

NJ Desis need to avoid being pigeonholed to care only about immigration, he says.

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Apply now for Central Desi's journalism fellowship

For the second year, we are hiring reporters to help tell nuanced stories about NJ's South Asian community.

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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.

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NYC's India Day parade fraught with controversy

An Indian Muslim group pulled out of the parade as groups complained to the city.

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5 books to read about NJ's Desi community

Add these books to your summer reading lists to learn more about South Asians in Jersey.

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Announcing our $100K grant renewal!

We're doubling down on local news and recruiting fellows.

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NJ Desi voters cautiously optimistic about Harris

Harris would become the first Desi president of the United States.

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Why Afia Nathaniel is ready to tell it all

The award-winning filmmaker once downplayed being a Pakistani Christian. Not anymore.

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Holi goes mainstream at New Jersey color runs

The races are a nod to the growing influence of Desi culture.

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