A Cross Cultural Treat: Mango Lassi Mousse
If I could fuse the richness of desi sweets into cheesecakes, cupcakes, or cookies, it would bring together both generations in a sugar induced harmony. And spoiler alert, it absolutely did!
Kishore Kumar: A Musical & Cinematic Icon
Kishore Kumar, the iconic voice and face of Hindi and Bengali films, established a legacy with his music and films that continue to inspire millions today.
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy: The Last Bengali Prime Minister of Pakistan
A lawyer and labor organizer, Suhrawardy went on to shape global politics through winning elections before and after Partition, serving as Fifth Prime Minister of Pakistan and Prime Minister of Undivided Bengal.
A Recollection
I had rare moments of seeing Maa laughing in these old photos from her youth, but I don’t remember ever seeing her genuinely smile or laugh when I was growing up. Where did that young girl in the photos go?
From East Pakistan to the Taliban: How the U.S. & Pakistan devastate South Asia
Behind the twenty year puppet show of the Taliban fighting the U.S., is the sinister reality of Pakistan arming, funding, training and providing sanctuary for the Taliban.
Bengali Americans and Black Liberation
While our histories parallel, it is imperative to recognize the stark differences in outcome, positionality, and present status.
To Be Palestinian
Palestine gave me everything. She is perfect and I love her. But she is not okay. She hasn’t been okay for over 70 years.
less alive
I didn’t understand how someone could “pass away” but I knew that it changed the people it affected
A Man Named Mujib
“My greatest strength is the love for my people, my greatest weakness is that I love them too much”
Becoming an Indecent Bengali Girl
Once I got that tattoo, none of those questions applied anymore. I was never going to be anything traditionally Bengali ever again.
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