October 2006
Holding Out for a Hero
Sendhil Ramamurthy plays against type on NBC’s newest drama. The rising actor talks about what it’s like to play the hero instead of a terrorist or a typical F.O.B.
Masala Men Turn Ten
The world’s first South Asian a capella group celebrates its tenth anniversary this year—and there’s a lot to be proud of.
Music That’s Not a MySpace Blog
Voxtrot frontman Ramesh Srivastava talks about making music that’s introspective but not depressing, his discovery of bhangra and his bi-cultural identity.
A Hollywood Beginning
Community do-gooder Ahmad Razvi stumbled into an acting career, and his debut in Man Push Cart is receiving rave reviews.
A Sari Tale
Shailja Patel uses the saris she inherited from her mother to illustrate the truth of South Asian women’s lives.
The Eyes Have It
Global Goddess Beauty’s new Darling Darjeeling collection is full of tea-infused products guaranteed to make your eyes pop.
Twice as Slice
Twin sisters Miki and Radha Agrawal are half-Indian, half-Japanese—and 100 percent ambitious.