Indian Jersey Shore?
BGBlog — August 29, 2010 at 5:02 pmby Sneha Goud – Michigan State Graduate
I am a fist-pumping, pouf-loving Jersey Shore fan. I got into a “fight” over Twitter last week with my friend defending Snooki’s honor (after this New York Times article). But after hearing about a “Asian” version of Jersey shore – filmed in Los Angeles’ Korea Town, tentatively titled “K-Town” and a possible...
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Beauty and Style
The Funky Eye
by Rachel Gounder – University of Texas at Austin
Fall is all about that FUNK!
One of the first things people notice...
Sep 1, 2010 22:49
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Aarti Party!
by Farah Mithani – Houston Baptist University
And the next food network star is… Aarti Sequeira! After many challenges...
Aug 31, 2010 22:38
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Archie Panjabi Wins Emmy
by Priya Patel – University of Florida graduate
The 2010 Emmy Awards aired on Sunday and along with predictable wins,...
Aug 30, 2010 21:11
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One Skirt: Three Ways – Welcome to Fall
by Simerjeet Sahota - Ohio State University Graduate
In honor of H&M’s abundant awesome-ness and the upcoming fall...
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Indian Jersey Shore?
by Sneha Goud – Michigan State Graduate
I am a fist-pumping, pouf-loving Jersey Shore fan. I got into a “fight” over Twitter last week with my friend defending Snooki’s honor (after this New York Times article). But after hearing about a “Asian” version of Jersey...
August 29th, 2010 | BGBlog | Read More
Grandma’s Homemade Tea Remedies
by Neethi K Srinivasan – University of Michigan
Today it dawned on me that no matter how much I pretend otherwise the summer is rapidly disappearing. Even though I move in this Wednesday none of my bags are packed and I still haven’t bought a proper pair of shower shoes. However, none of this matters...
August 25th, 2010 | Health | Read More
Indian Women Combating Street Harrassment
by Sneha Goud – Michigan State – Graduate
I remember my mom telling me stories of being embarrassed while riding Indian public transportation as a teenager. Her developing body made her the target of unwelcome attention. I haven’t spent enough time in India to be a target of sexual...
August 22nd, 2010 | BG Pride | Read More
Outsourced
by Komal Thakkar – George Washington University
With autumn comes school supplies, colorful leaves, colder weather, and most importantly, a new season of television shows. September 23rd will bring us an NBC Comedy called Outsourced.
It takes place at a call center in India for the company Mid-American...
August 22nd, 2010 | Spotlight | Read More
Foreign
by Komal Thakkar – George Washington University
I was born and raised in this country, but I am still an Indian girl growing up in an Indian household. While I am no stranger to watching films covering topics like abuse or HIV, I can’t say I wasn’t shocked when I saw them in the film Foreign....
August 19th, 2010 | Spotlight | Read More
Beauty Diaries: Eyeliner
Beauty Diaries: Eyeliner
by Reshma Raniga – Georgia State University
I’ve recently started experimenting more with the way I put on eyeliner, I know, I know. I was shocked as well when I found out that their is a different way to put on eyeliner like our mothers favorite soap opera...
August 17th, 2010 | Beauty and Style | Read More
Ground Zero Zealots
by Priya Patel – University of Florida Graduate
“Let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property...
August 15th, 2010 | Hot Topics | Read More
How you can help
Floods in Pakistan have devastated millions of communities in the northwest regions of the country, leveling homes and leaving families with no where to go.
Please follow the link to the Huffington Post article that will give you several resources of how you can donate and help those in need in Pakistan.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/02/pakistan-flood-victims-ne_n_667303.html
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August 15th, 2010 | BGBlog | Read More
Independence Day
by Shivangi Ramachandran – University of Oregon
I am super patriotic for someone who claims to care about absolutely nothing.
I wasn’t always this way though. While I was growing up, I was mostly oblivious to the surroundings I was growing up in. Like every other child, I considered my bhutta-eating,...
August 14th, 2010 | Culture | Read More
Kickin it Old School
by Reshma Raniga – Georgia State University
The time has come my little ones for the dreaded end of summer. I’m sure your summer was filled with lazy days and epic nights with friends and loved ones. In order to get you through these magical few weeks (or days) of summer, we’ve compiled...
August 12th, 2010 | Spotlight | Read More
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Indian Jersey Shore?
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Sneha: I have to admit my favorite part in her speech was when she said, "This is so great for my career!" (paraphrasing) I'm s...
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Sneha: I remember that episode too! It was a long time ago, if we are remembering the same one. One of the sisters disinvite...
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Priya: I agree. It would be nice to have exposure for the indian community beyond the 'model minority' or terrorist roles. Howe...
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Sneha: LOL at the "adult store" belt! Very cute looks!...
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Komal: I didn't claim to be an expert on hip-hop, salsa, and other dance forms performed far away from their places of origin. ...
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