Bollywood Lifestyle

Abortion in the Desi world

Written by Heena on October 1st, 2006

I’m sure you have all heard about the topic of abortion. This particular issue had been debated in the previous US elections. For those of you not living in the United States or anyone not aware of the facts involving this, let me inform you in a few short sentences. Bush vs. Kerry. Pro-life vs. [...]

Raising your children abroad

Written by Mehak on October 1st, 2006

So you want to raise your child abroad? Many Asian and Middle Eastern families believe the most successful way to raise their child is to raise them back home. Not only will this enhance our ability to speak our native language, but because of the cultural surroundings, children will become accustomed with living a traditional [...]

Competition in the Desi Community

Written by Heena on October 1st, 2006

Considering I am the eldest daughter in a semi-traditional Desi family, being the victim of a brutal comparison to some other kid is not new to me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure children from different backgrounds deal with the same thing, but for some reason, it seems more prominent in Desi families. How many [...]

Numbers in life

Written by WW on October 1st, 2006

‘An unexamined life is not worth living’ – Socrates Everything is based on numbers! Since ancient times Numerology uses numbers as a key to observe and understand human behaviour. It is considered a science of vibration. Numerology is documented to have been employed by many cultures; the Greek classics, as well as the Vedas, Hindu [...]

October Celebrations

Written by Shreya on October 1st, 2006

October – the month of celebrations for everyone. And fasting of course. Jokes apart, October is a month when people of all races have something to celebrate. Whether it’s Halloween, Yom Kippur, Ramadan, or Diwali, mostly everyone is filled with joy and happiness. Let’s start off with Halloween, the candy holiday. Whether you’re 5 or [...]

Mirch Chawal

Written by Faizan Qureshi on September 1st, 2006

Mirch Chawal is the best way to make use of left over boiled rice from previous nights and is delicious to eat for some very spicy lunch! Ingredients:Left-Over Boiled Rice — 2 servings Red Chilli Powder — to tasteSalt — to tasteFresh Green Chillies — 1 to 3Chopped Garlic — 1 table spoonWater — 1/4 [...]

Blogs! Blogs! Blogs?

Written by WW on September 1st, 2006

Such a strange word. It’s not even in the dictionary. But I don’t give it long before it is. I am getting a head of myself here. Most people wonder what is a blog exactly…Well according to Encarta it’s a weblog. So we know why the word exists. Helpful? I think not. The whole blog [...]

Arranged Marriages

Written by Heena on September 1st, 2006

Arranged marriages usually come across as constricting and confining to most people; they are viewed as forced and wrong, when in reality, the truth is far from that. Modern day arranged marriages have a lot more input from the soon-to-be wife and groom. Even though arranged marriages are not so arranged anymore, will their atrocity [...]