Unveiling ROYAL’s Debut Album: A Fusion of Bengali Heritage and Modern Sounds
Join ROYAL as he talks about his upcoming album, musical influences, and breaking boundaries with Bengali fusion music!
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Jordan Maharjan
- Jan 12
- 9 min
European Hypocrisy: A Deeper Understanding of Europe’s Exploitative History
Photo Credit: CrossFire KM As the Qatar World Cup announced its 22nd winner of the tournament—drawing 5 billion viewers to the games as...
Jordan Maharjan
- Nov 19, 2022
- 8 min
Why I Won't Be Watching The Qatar World Cup: A South Asian Take
Excitement over the Qatar World Cup has been overshadowing severe human rights violations.
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.
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
- 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.
Kayla
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
Who's Right About Curry?
From India to the UK to the West Indies, many have an idea of what 'curry' is, but who has the real deal?
Annya Pabial
- May 9, 2022
- 8 min
How South Asians are Redefining the Period Drama Genre
How these South Asian actors dismantle cultural stereotypes by redefining the classic period dramas.
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.
Sara-Sati
- Feb 17, 2022
- 9 min
Breaking the Walls of Silence: Culturally Conscious Therapy from the Indo-Caribbean Perspective
Sailing the forbidden journey from the Indian subcontinent to the Caribbean countries of Guyana, Trinidad, Suriname, Fiji, and Jamaica,...
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
- Jul 10, 2021
- 6 min
"I Need Therapy": Overcoming Cultural Stigma in my Indo-Caribbean Community
“Someting wrong wid she, she head nah good yuh know.” “Dem shoulda jail da mad lady. Is evil deh in she, wha rehab guh do?” “Yuh hear how...
Shaiful A.
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Co-opting of “Eastern Traditions” in the New Age Movement
“New Age” spirituality has popularized in recent years and we break down the best way to approach this while respecting its history.
Sahmi Chowdhury
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
To Be Palestinian by Ghalia Ghuneim
Written in response to the May 2021 Al-Aqsa Mosque attacks.
Shaiful A.
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
Searching for Sheela: A Story of Redemption
Netflix’s 2016 Docuseries, Wild Wild Country took binge watchers by storm as they huddled around their viewing devices to watch the...
Parika Sikder
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Being A South Asian Creative In Traditionally White Spaces
“Only 10% of BIPOC Creatives hold Executive positions in the Advertising field. And the problem stems from outer pipelines into the industry
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
6 Mouthwatering South Asian Dishes You Need to Try Now!
It's the new year and it’s time to try new things. At JORE, we recognize how important it is to set new goals and resolutions, but we...
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Jamdani: How Bengal's Best Heirloom Is Unraveling Away
Thick spools of gold, silver or bold colors juxtaposed against a delicate base as ornate, geometric florals. For Bengali women, a Jamdani...
Christine Amrita
- Jan 5, 2021
- 5 min
From Chowtal to Chutney-Soca: A Brief Introduction to Indo-Caribbean Music
Like many communities across the world, the Indo-Caribbean community has developed a very intimate and nuanced relationship with music.
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