by Foram Mehta I still remember the days when you counted the years until you moved into the next block of school. As an 11-year-old, you couldn’t wait to leave behind elementary school and being surrounded by tag-playing, nose-picking, nap-taking “children” for the mature middle-school...

For many of us, teal make up might sound a little intimidating. However, done right, teal can be flirty and fun for a night out. In the latest issue of Lucky, the magazine shows us a cool spin on the smoky eye. Basically, work black eye liner into the top and bottom lashes, then lay teal down directly...

by Aditi Mehta In her recent book titled “Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr Good Enough”, Lori Gottlieb presents her case on why young women shouldn’t wait for Mr. Perfect, but rather keep an open mind to well– settling. Her book highlights not only Lori’s journey...

by Sneha Goud I was six or seven when a fellow Indian playmate informed my skin was darker than hers because I didn’t bathe enough.  Even at that age, I was aware her claims were false.  But it didn’t stop me from staring at myself in a mirror when I got home that day or on all the other...

So, you’re single on Valentines Day. Boo hoo.  There’s still plenty you can do this weekend to make it a blast and not even notice what day it is! Here’s the BG How To Guide for Being a V-Day Fun Chick: Go to the movies! If you really want to avoid the couples (although you’re...

by Foram Mehta As a child, I moved around frequently. My parents emigrated from India to the U.S. when I wasn’t even five years old, and we moved from place to place. It seems that I’ve perpetually been stuck with the “New Kid Syndrome” for most of my life. Unfortunately for me, the schools I...

by Sneha Goud According to a February 4 article in the Hindustan Times, Bollywood is extending its reach across the world. Baz Luhrmann, the fantasy and music obsessed Hollywood director of films like Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet, has professed his admiration for Bollywood and its Shakespeare-inspired...

by Sneha Goud In the 1980s, The Cosby Show was the most diverse show on television.  In the 90′s, two of NBC’s hit Thursday night comedies, Friends and Seinfeld, were criticized for their whitewashed view of New York.  But it definitely is not the 90s anymore and Zee TV isn’t the only...

by Sneha Goud In the latest hit Hindi movie, 3 Idiots, main character Rancho (played by hottie Aamir Khan) encourages his two friends to let go of stress in their prestigious engineering college and pursue their dreams free from obligations. I saw the movie with my parents.  On the ride home, I told...