KD Playlist: Sunny Desi Days 018
Fall is right around the corner, but the sunny days will (hopefully) prevail. Music is always there; a constant in life that has the ability to pick us up when we’re down, and keep us floating when we’re thriving. It’s there to remind us of what really matters, and to not take life too seriously. […]
“This Time Will Pass” (I’m Back)
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that it’s been exactly two months since I wrote the last newsletter. I’m not sure why, but I hit a major writing slump within the last number of weeks. With a new job, school becoming more intense, and life, I encountered the inhibition (for the first time in a […]
A Difficult Time
Disclaimer: This is a meant to be a piece of fiction. In this climate, it’s important to recognize the privilege South Asian women have compared to other minorities. However, that does not invalidate our lived experiences and here is just a fleeting moment of feelings. It’s as if they look at you, in your late […]
The Kahani Of: Ariana Nathani, Founder of Drinks First
This piece is a part of our “The Kahani Of…” series. Kahani means story in Hindi and we want to explore the many diverse and interesting stories of the South Asian diaspora. Ariana grew up in an extremely diverse NYC, born and raised in Manhattan. Her background greatly shaped her perception of the world – […]
Late Night Ramblings on 27
I turned 27 three weeks ago. 27 isn’t a significant number, it feels quite random and forgettable. It’s in between stages where I feel as though my life is starting, but not quite. I’m getting teased by the potential of what life can be, but I get thrown off by outside (or sometimes internal) controls. […]
Love Kahani: Sagar & Pooja of Couplr App
Kahani means story in hindi – here is a love story about two people that have been longtime friends and partners of Kahani Digital! We had the opportunity to sit down with power couple Pooja and Sagar from Couplr. From long distance dating, a long covid engagement, and finally getting married with the wedding of […]
Dear 2023 You
Dear 2023 You, I hope you’re happy. And on the days where happiness feels like a far off dream, I hope you remember that it’s closer in reach than you think. That it’s right around the corner, where everything else that you’ve dreamt of is waiting for you. I hope you work hard – not […]
KD Playlist 009: Brownchella
It’s 2023 and it is the year for South Asian artist on the mainstream stage! Here’s a playlist commemorating the artists who were announced to be playing at Coachella in April. If you are attending….we are SO very jealous but hope you have the best time and soak in all the brown representation! Ali Sethi […]