Culture
The Indian Buffet: Dismantled
Roxanna Kassam Kara explores the origins of Indian wedding feasts.
The Meaning of Mehndi
A tradition that began several millennia ago continues to evolve in North America.
In God’s Hands
Violated by her priest, one woman struggles to make sense of her experience.
Starching Up Summer
Sure, getting your crispy starch on is easy in New Delhi, but what are you supposed to do in New York?
Extreme Home Makeover: FOB Edition
Desi decorating maven Roxanna Kassam Kara’s hilarious guide to keeping up with the Jauhanses.
A Change in Customs
Nakasha Ahmad recounts a visit to customs—and ponders how accustomed we’ve become to compromising our civil liberties.
Unveiling the Veil
Nakasha Ahmad’s reflections on a much-misunderstood piece of fabric.
Bollywood’s Mane Attraction
As a longtime devotee of Bollywood hair, Roxanna Kassam decided to dig beneath the hairsprayed veneer to discover the real story behind Bollywood’s hair stereotypes.