The nostalgia of watching classic Bollywood films
“Dearly beloved. Look how the distances have closed. I am here, I am here, I am here.” The opening lines for Veer-Zaara’s iconic “Main Yahaan Hoon” are enough to sweep…
Why are we so quick to silence women of colour?
This week, the Twitter-sphere graced itself for yet another victim of cancel culture. Stephanie Yeboah, former contributing editor of Grazia magazine has been dismissed following a series of historic tweets…
My experience using ‘wonder drug’ Roaccutane
Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed here are those of the author’s personal experience with the drug Roaccutane and it is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Isotretinoin, branded…
How to lose a guy in 10 Hinge texts
I’ve mastered the art of procrastination during lockdown, from binge-eating to binge-watching almost everything on Netflix. This included How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. After watching Kate Hudson…
MESA Reviews: the spa mist treatment that saved my bleached-blonde hair
It’s been nearly five years since I first bleached my hair, so it’s safe to say my hair has seen it all. From bleach blonde to pastel pink, to black,…
What will the gentrification of Brick Lane do to the British Bengali community
The journey to a new country for a new life is often a frightening one. The weather can be very different, your stomach responds differently to the new foods, and…
Why Avatar: The Last Airbender is loved by fans to this day
In a time marked by a frightening global pandemic and a social uprising in America, the search for the warm glow of something nostalgic, familiar, and reassuring is understandable. Yip…
South Asian creatives you should follow this Heritage Month
Today marks the final day of the UK’s first ever South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). Established by Dr Binita Kane and Jasvir Singh, the month celebrated the intricacies of our…
