The Sounds of Jackson Heights
Check out our first video essay by Rudrani Ghosh on the beautiful neighborhood of Jackson Heights in New York City!
Why Bangladesh is Selling its Soul to the Middle East for Free
After the discovery of oil, the entire landscape of the Middle East completely changed – both physically and financially.
Mango Achar Served on White Tablecloth: South Asia’s Fight to Revolutionize Fine Dining
Cooking, feeding, and eating make up the South Asian love language. Surely, trying to change it would seem like sacrilege!
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.
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