Dear Seema Aunty, What if I don’t want to study medicine or engineering? Dear beta, Join the club. This is another tough road to take, but don’t worry, others have done it before you and survived. There are many Indian-Americans studying and doing unconventional careers. I think it is perfectly fine...

By Megha Hamal I can see how the phrase “power dressing” can sometime be misleading. When people think of “power dressing,” the first two things that come into some minds are shoulder pads and court shoes! Even though shoulder pads and court shoes have seen their days, ladies! In today’s day...

by Aditi Mehta – Houston, TX A few weeks ago, I had one of those “OMG! I’m in love moments”.  Through a random facebook invite, I heard about a local Asia Society event that was going to feature a new South Asian American author named Nina Godiwalla. Her book was called Suits...

by Priya Mukhopadhyay – Stony Brook University Doctor, lawyer, engineer, businesswoman; take your pick.  These are some of the occupations that are commonly brought up in the typical South Asian household.  We have the freedom to choose one or the other, but if we decide to pursue anything...

Dear Ambitionless Girls, Over the last four weeks, my family has been very happy. Yes, we’ve had nonstop news of engagements! Needless to say, everyone is overjoyed with happiness. And why not? Marriage is every Desi parents dream for their child; especially their daughters. Cousin X has been looking...

by Neethi Srinivasan – University of Michigan Anyone who knows me knows that I am absolutely obsessed with football (go Patriots!) and like any true sports fan, the successes and failures of my team can greatly affect my day, month, or even sometimes, my year (Giants v Patriots, anyone?). However,...

Heather Timmons from the NY Times, just posted a very interesting read on Indian women moving up the ranks of the financial industry in India. How are they doing it? What obstacles are they facing? Can American women ever reach those heights? Read the article here. AKPC_IDS += "1465,";

by Foram Mehta Jewel-sized droplets of rain begin to pitter-patter on Brice Johnson’s head. A pesky bumblebee zooming around briefly interrupts his thoughts, but the disturbances are only external. His unwavering calm exudes from a place deep within, and he continues to recall memories of the long...

by Sunita Dharani photographs by Thuy Ly The end of the school year can bring about high levels of anxiety for college seniors-professors stacking exams and projects back-to-back, decisions arrive for graduate programs and job interviews, and the ever imminent graduation itself. It is within the past...