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The Brown Girl Struggles of Learning to No Longer Adjust. – Natasha Rani

I’ve struggled to put into words the amount of times I have unknowingly adjusted, in situations where I’m often left feeling uncomfortable. I’ve struggled to understand why my whole life has been dictated by invisible timelines and set expectations....


Why We Need More Size Inclusivity and Body Positivity in the South Asian Fashion and Media Industry – Victoria Das (London Ki Ladki)

Born and bred in the South-West of London, a city brimming with diversity. I had grown up knowing from my primary school nurse that my weight was spiralling out of control. This soon led to garnering stretch marks and...


Four topics that must be discussed before getting engaged – Priyanka Jain

There are lots of topics women don’t discuss or are hesitant to discuss because of the pressure society has put on us and being South Asian adds an extra layer. A combination of cultural expectations, and the taboo of...


The Forgotten Faces of America – Nidhi Shastri

On a stuffy Chicago afternoon during May of last year, I found myself crouched over a small desk, a fresh cup of chai in hand, glancing at my calendar. “Interview Karan Mahajan of The New Yorker,” I had scribbled...


For me, it wasn’t a moment. It was the something missing. – Rhea Patel

When you think of fitness role models, who comes to mind? Joe Wicks? Kayla Itsines? Jessica Ennis-Hill? It’s no wonder that the South Asian community has a lack of representation across the fitness and sport industry - where is...


Manifesting Your Hearts Desires In 2021 – Prishaniee

  When it comes to manifesting there is so much information all over the internet that you might be confused about where to start, what it truly means and how to start doing it. So, I am going to give...


2021: the year for self-love, growth and healing – Jaspreet

For so many of us, 2020 was the most challenging year to date. It was as if all things that could possibly go wrong, did. We were thrown on this rollercoaster ride of emotions, our adaptability skills were tested...


My Vagina Is ‘Broken’. – Anonymous

It just wouldn’t go in. No matter what position we tried, or how many times I squirted KY Jelly it was apparent it wasn’t going in. I remember being 23 and sitting on the edge of the bed dying...


Finding My Voice – Anonymous

Growing up in a south Asian family, as a daughter of two immigrant parents, consciously or unconsciously, I was taught from a young age what was expected of me. I was raised to be good, proper and modest. My...


Teaching Yoga and Meditation as a Brown Woman in the West – Angie Tiwari

  Do you love getting your sweat on in downward facing dog? Well you know what? I do too! But what you’re about to read is going to show you that yoga is so much more than your downward facing,...