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From Sidelong Glances to Bedroom Scenes: How Bollywood’s Portrayal of Love Changed—and Shaped Us

by admin | Jul 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

Why Aria Kapoor and Her Mother Watched the Same Movies, But Saw Different Worlds When Aria Kapoor was little, she’d curl up next to her mom on the couch, watching dreamy Bollywood movies with women in chiffon saris and men who always managed to catch a train at the...

Indian Wedding Outfit Essentials: A Guide for the Bride’s Unmarried BFF (aka the Real Star of the Show)

by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

So your best friend is getting married. She’s glowing, she’s in love, she’s the main character—for now. But if you happen to be her unmarried BFF? Just know: you’re up next. Not officially, of course. But spiritually, emotionally, and in the eyes of every auntie...

Love, Culture, and a Little Chaos: The Biracial Love Stories That Inspired The “I” in Indian

by admin | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever watched a rom-com and thought, “This is cute, but where’s the family drama? The cultural tension? The auntie asking inappropriate questions at dinner?”—you’re not alone. When I started writing The “I” in Indian, I wanted to explore what love looks like...

Bridging the Gap: Growing Up as a Second-Generation Indian American

by admin | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been labeled. I know I have. Some labels I love—daughter, sister, author, professor, bhangra dancer. Others? Not so much. One of the hardest labels I’ve carried my whole life is A.B.C.D. If you’re unfamiliar with that term, it stands for...

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  • From Sidelong Glances to Bedroom Scenes: How Bollywood’s Portrayal of Love Changed—and Shaped Us
  • Indian Wedding Outfit Essentials: A Guide for the Bride’s Unmarried BFF (aka the Real Star of the Show)
  • Love, Culture, and a Little Chaos: The Biracial Love Stories That Inspired The “I” in Indian
  • Bridging the Gap: Growing Up as a Second-Generation Indian American

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