The Best South Asian Diaspora Films and Shows of 2022
Last year, we saw a spectacular explosion of South Asian talent on both the big and small screens. Within the past decade already, a very...
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Aneesa Khan
- Nov 29, 2022
- 8 min
The Importance of South Asian Film Festivals in North America Ft. Anuka Sethi
South Asian Film Festivals provide a creative platform for creators to rewrite the narratives of our cultures.
Jordan Maharjan
- Oct 27, 2022
- 6 min
You’re Invited! A Guide to a Celebration of Dashain
Dashain is widely celebrated by Nepalese Hindus globally and is considered to be Nepal's biggest festival.
Annya Pabial
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
JORE’s Going to the Diwali Drop and You Should Too!
The founders of Rang Rave and Masala Mixtape are bringing you a Diwali experience like no other.
Manan Bhavnani
- Oct 11, 2022
- 12 min
Home Away From Home: Sindhi Identity, The Partition, and Migration
The 1947 Partition forced many people of Sindh to leave their homeland in a struggle to preserve their identity.
Aneesa Khan & Amira Hassan
- Sep 26, 2022
- 9 min
What Not to do in Dating According to Indian Matchmaking Season 2
Netflix’s ‘Sima from Mumbia’ brings another season of mismatched biodatas and glorified double standards.
Amira Hassan
- Sep 19, 2022
- 6 min
SANYFW: JORE’s Prediction on the Future of Fashion
JORE attended SANYFW and here’s our prediction on the future of fashion.
Amira Hassan
- Sep 8, 2022
- 6 min
South Asian Designers Taking Over New York Fashion Week Scene
SANYFW highlights South Asian Fashion designers by sharing the rich history of Desi fashion and culture.
Riya Kumar
- Sep 1, 2022
- 7 min
“Never Have I Ever…” Seen Misogyny in Desi Culture Accurately Displayed in Media
"Never Have I Ever" season three unpacks deep-rooted misogyny in Desi culture to break down the patriarchy.
Aneesa Khan
- Aug 18, 2022
- 5 min
How "Ms. Marvel" is Rewriting the South Asian Muslim Narrative
Marvel released a series to bring diasporic generations together while rewriting the narrative of Muslims.
Amira Hassan
- Aug 8, 2022
- 10 min
What Indian Matchmaking Didn't Show: Vinay's Story
Vinay exposes what really happened behind the scenes on the show and calls out antiquated notions.
Sara-Sati
- Jul 29, 2022
- 5 min
You’re Invited! A Guide to Hindu Weddings, Guyanese Style!
Guyanese Hindu wedding traditions are a unique blend of Eastern culture with a Caribbean flair.
Kamran
- May 2, 2022
- 5 min
Hakka Legacy: Kolkata's "Don of Chinatown"
Behind the history of Hakka Cuisine in India and how it took the South Asian community one wok at a time.
Annya Pabial
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
What's Her Name?
Why Priyanka is a symbol for South Asian confidence and authenticity Priyanka, the very first winner of Canada’s Drag Race has taken the...
Annya Pabial
- Dec 29, 2021
- 6 min
Don’t Call Me Woke: A Short Rumination on White Feminism
Before I start this article, I’m writing in a disclaimer; this piece is not meant to be a generalisation of all white women/white people,...
Sara-Sati
- Dec 23, 2021
- 3 min
5 Indo-Caribbean Eats to Warm Up Yuh Soul This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, a time of good cheer, good company, and good food! The Christmas season holds a special place in the hearts of...
Sara-Sati
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
10 Ways to Build a Support System After Therapy Ends
Building a support system after therapy ends can look like a combination of many things. There is no single, one-size-fits-all solution....
Annya Pabial
- Nov 15, 2021
- 6 min
Why Joy Crookes' Skin is an ode to the South Asian Diaspora experience
You might have noticed that British-Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Joy Crookes has been plastered all over our Instagram lately. She has...
Annya Pabial
- Oct 21, 2021
- 4 min
10 Asian & Middle Eastern Horror Films to Watch This October
Check out some of these horror/thriller films centered around Asians and Middle Easterners!
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Oct 12, 2021
- 7 min
Becoming
A personal journey into the hearts and minds of four groundbreaking South Asian creatives.
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