Author Archive
Working Woman: Samina Quraeshi
Designer and artist Samina Quraeshi talks about making it to the pinnacle of her profession.
How Sweet the Sound
Shaheen Sheik’s latest set is fiercer than rock and sweeter than candy.
The Craft of Couture
The art of traditional Indian crafts may be dying, but Xari Couture founder Sandhya Jain is doing everything she can to keep it alive.
The (D)Evolution of the Desi Dude
Has the modern, North American-bred South Asian male come a long way from his subcontinental predecessor? Nirali talks to her readers to find out what desi ladies think.
Behind the Scenes
Celebrity and travel reporter Aashna Patel chats with Nirali about what it’s like to work the red carpet, host her own show on the Travel Channel, and pursue a music career—all at the same time.
On Queue
Two tennis-playing twins use their experiences to create comfortable couture.
Model Behavior
Supermodel hopeful Julie Titus talks to Nirali about what it’s like to be an Indian American in the spotlight.
Shameless: The Boys of Badmash
Nirali talks to the funnymen who brought Badmash, the first weekly South Asian comic strip, to life.
Trending the Tabla
Two years ago, Tina Sugandh landed a coveted record deal with Hollywood Records. Now, she’s ready to take her tabla beats to the mainstream.

