Astha Lakhankar is a freelance reporter for Central Desi and was a past fellow in the 2024-25 reporting fellowship. While at Rutgers University, she served as managing editor of the student-run newspaper, The Daily Targum.
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Nov 11, 2025
Tariffs, H-1B policies, and turnout shaped the election. Here's what comes next for South Asians in the state.
Oct 28, 2025
The Democratic nominee aims to solidify her narrow lead.
Oct 7, 2025
Tariffs on India and a fee on the H1-B visa may hamper South Asian support for the Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Jul 8, 2025
New Jersey, home to one of the largest Desi populations in the country, experienced its closest presidential election since 1992.
Jun 24, 2025
The NJ festival brings Desi thespians together to share their stories.
May 27, 2025
New members on the board of education helped repeal a policy last week that had protected transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
Apr 29, 2025
From passport services to English conversation groups, libraries in Central Jersey are responding to the needs of the state's growing South Asian population.
Apr 8, 2025
At 19, Marisa Syed has launched the nation's first youth-led program to teach incarcerated adults basic literacy.
Feb 25, 2025
Public debate over the H-1B visa is fueling anxieties in the community.
Feb 4, 2025
