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The Kitchen Medic
Everyone has one—the enthusiastic family member who insists on treating every ailment with something from the desi pantry. But do these ancient South Asian home remedies really work? Nirali investigates.
One Stop (Shaadi) Shop
Gone are the days of going to India or Pakistan to plan a South Asian wedding in North America. Now, South Asian bridal expos all over the continent make it easy for brides to plan the perfect South Asian affair.
Not-So Missing in Action
She performs under the moniker M.I.A., short for “missing in action,” but artist/musician Maya Arulpragasm is anything but. Nirali talks with M.I.A. to find out what makes this feisty Tamil tigress tick.
Hoping for a Match
There are currently 31 South Asian American patients in desperate need of bone marrow or stem cell transplants, but the South Asian community faces a tragic lack of donors. A few courageous patients and volunteers are hoping to change that.
Beauty Queen
Celebrity makeup artist and Nirali beauty expert Shalini Vadhera didn’t plan on a career in the beauty industry. Now she’s taking it by storm.
Writing From Two Worlds
Novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni weaves fiction that often delves into the South Asian immigrant experience. Nirali talks with the storyteller about her latest book, Queen of Dreams, and what Divakaruni is dreaming up next.
In the Mix
A trendy new boutique in New York brings the hottest Indian designers and their fabulous fusion wear stateside.
Desi Dishes Revisited
Desi food is certainly delicious but isn’t always easy to concoct in the kitchen. Nirali offers shortcuts for three traditional dishes without sacrificing traditional taste.
A Tune of Her Own
Shaheen Sheik confronts new struggles as she seeks to establish herself as a mainstream musician. Undeterred, Sheik talks to Nirali about her rise as a guitar-toting, bindi-free singer-songwriter.
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