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Why I Don’t Date White Men
This piece originally appeared at Love InshAllah on September 2, 2015. “I have some questions about things you’ve written about,” John asked last week. We were chatting during happy hour at the...
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To My Friends With ‘Funny’ Names
To my friends with “funny” names: Don’t let them cut your name. Don’t soften your accents to appease their tongues. Don’t hide your letters and shrink to a single syllable — a single breath. My mom...
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Bringing it Home: South Asians Talking To Our Parents About Sureshbhai Patel,...
On February 6, 2015 in Madison, Alabama, Sureshbhai Patel, a 57-year-old Indian grandfather from Pij, Gujarat, was outside his son’s house when a neighbor called the police alleging that a “skinny...
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On Being “Othered” In A Hip Guatemalan Hostel
(Garry Knight/Flickr/CC license) International traveler’s hostels are generally known for catering to young twenty-somethings seeking an authentic travel experience as opposed to the commercialization...
View ArticleGerrard Street Bazaar: Unpacking The Good, The Bad & The Uncomfortable Of...
#toronto #gerrardstreet #littleindia #streetsign #design #oceanblue #sunny #summer A photo posted by Robert Ong (@robong97) on Sep 3, 2015 at 4:47pm PDT When I was young, a trip to Gerrard Street...
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My Hajj Experience: Seeing My Grandfather Again
My grandfather was a magician in his warmth — a man who paved the way for my life as an American. He had six children and sixteen grand-children. He used to tower above me, called me Master Mustafa...
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How Aziz Ansari Taught Me To Love My Parents Better
Ten minutes ago, I walked out of a job interview and into the Starbucks across the street. The interview went well, and if they make an offer I think I’m going to accept it. I order a chai and plug in...
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Get Your Last-Minute $400K Dream Trip To India From Neiman’s Christmas Catalog
Looking for a last minute Christmas gift to share with someone special? How about a $400,000 trip to India! Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus’ Christmas Book is one of the most famous, luxe gift...
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Barbie, Bollywood, And Me
A photo posted by Barbie (@barbie) on Aug 27, 2014 at 5:58pm PDT Lately, I’ve been thinking about Barbie — a lot. Barbie, the quintessential California girl. Blonde, Blue-eyed, Buxom, And — rarely...
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Some Of 2015’s Most Popular Posts On The Aerogram
In commemoration of the year coming to a close, The Aerogram shares with you 50 of its most viewed posts in 2015. What was the audience reading on the site? Take a trip down memory lane and find out...
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Three Prayers, A Rug, And A Dark Brown Polymer
“No one is allowed to use the conference room anymore,” my manager at the environmental lab explained during a brief encounter in the hallway, “Unless it’s for prayer.” A few of us lab analysts had a...
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Quick Picks: Filmmaker, Playwright, Performance Artist & ASL Poet Sabina England
This week we feature the current favorites and obsessions of Sabina England, a filmmaker, playwright, performance artist and ASL poet based in the Midwest. Her first narrative film Wedding Night (2010)...
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Magical Nights At Nani’s House
“For those who’ve never slept under the stars on a balmy summer night — like we did in our Nana-Nani’s (maternal grandpa and grandma) country house in Punjab, India — “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”...
View ArticleManifest, Or #WhatItsLikeToBeADesiGirl
What does patriarchy look like in a Desi household? It can take the form of your mother waking you up at 3:34 a.m. because she had been awake for hours wondering why your period was a few days late....
View ArticleAziz Ansari Identifies With A KFC Basmati Bowl Topped With Popcorn Chicken
Back in late December 2015, Aziz Ansari went to Trivandrum, Kerala, a few hours from where his parents were raised. Fans were excited to see the Master of None star sharing the sights and sounds of his...
View ArticleKick-Ass Desi Aunty Fights Off Armed Robber in Attempted Robbery
Gentle reminder to everyone: Do not mess with desi aunties. A round of applause for Bhumika Patel, everyone! Rohin Guha is an Editor at The Aerogram. Follow The Aerogram @theaerogram. The post Kick-Ass...
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No Justice In Jassi Sidhu Murder Case: Court Rejects India’s Extradition...
Sukhwinder ‘Mithu’ Singh and Jaswinder ‘Jassi’ Kaur Sidhu If she were still alive, last month would mark the 17th anniversary of Jaswinder ‘Jassi’ Kaur Sidhu’s marriage to Sukhwinder ‘Mithu’ Singh. But...
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Gold Dust: The Charm & Story Of The Heirloom
What a rarity it is, a material thing that is timeless. A piece that gets better with age, a piece that tells a story, a piece that can be passed on from generation to generation. Such a thing that...
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Tales Of Turmeric, Spice Of My Heart
My first memories of turmeric aren’t found in the Indian foods that my mother would traditionally cook; but rather, a body wash that she and my grandmother would prepare to cleanse my skin. An ancient...
View ArticleMay 28-29: Exploring Identities In Intersection At Smithsonian APA Center’s...
This weekend, May 28-29, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center presents “Crosslines: A Culture Lab on Intersectionality,” a free event in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian Arts &...
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