Author Archive
Getting Under Our Skins
Writer Pooja Makhijani hopes to provoke discourse and dialogue with her anthology of women’s childhood experiences of race in America.
Unveiling the Veil
Nakasha Ahmad’s reflections on a much-misunderstood piece of fabric.
The Storytelling of Sikara
A dash of sophistication, lashings of silver and some travel savvy produce exquisite jewelry that tells its own story.
Shalini on Today
iVillage’s new Beauty Expert Shalini Vadhera
Here at Nirali we love celebrating our contributors, so it was pretty thrilling to see our very own Shalini Vadhera (who has been penning our Ask Shalini column almost since the very beginning) on the Today show yesterday.
As the brand new iVillage Beauty Expert and spokesperson for their […]
Jet-Set Jewels
From topaz to tourmaline and everything in between, Robindira Unsworth displays her design savvy with jewelry collections inspired by the California coast and royal Jordanian nuptials.
Fusion Fury
Forget the traditional all-you-can-eat Indian buffet. The future of desi cuisine lies in Indian spices infused with international flavors.
Demystifying the Masala
Let’s face it: Nobody has the time anymore to stand over a simmering stew for hours on end. With Maya Kaimal’s fresh sauces, you don’t have to.
Innocent Abroad
When Nakasha Ahmad spent two years living in her parents’ native Pakistan, she’d never given much thought to her identity. But she found she had a lot to think about.