Whenever someone asks me “What are you?”, I once hesitated to answer… pretending to be unaware of the underlying question they’re asking (What ethnicity are you?), I… Read more “ABPD Diaries: In Full Bloom”
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The BS an ABPD Girl May Have to Forego
In recent turn of events, there seems to be one commonality that I find amongst people in our community and that is the unavoidable BS-ing that seems… Read more “The BS an ABPD Girl May Have to Forego”
The “Creative” Diaspora Problem of the Workplace
After immersing myself with the culture(s) of the entertainment industry, my eyes started to skim around and the realization I was the only person of an ethnic… Read more “The “Creative” Diaspora Problem of the Workplace”
Onam: The Forgotten Meaning Behind This Beautiful Mythology
As the groovy South Indian artist Rinosh George lyrically puts it: “I’m from the southern part of India, and yes I’m a Malayalee. Kerala is the state… Read more “Onam: The Forgotten Meaning Behind This Beautiful Mythology”
The Mass Awakening of the World…9/11
Something about that particular day was off, yet at the same time, so normal. I’m sure everything about that day would have been routine- waking up, going… Read more “The Mass Awakening of the World…9/11”
Tears To The Corner of My Eyes
As a day’s duty comes to an abrupt end, as the night envelopes the sky, when scenes come to a halt, and earthly noise becomes silent, all… Read more “Tears To The Corner of My Eyes”
Fighting for the Truth as an ‘ABPD’
As all of you know, I am an ‘ABPD’- American Born Proud Desi. I have been a part of various organizations all of which are non-profit and… Read more “Fighting for the Truth as an ‘ABPD’”
Female Misrepresentation In The Media
We look left and right, and what do we see? We see ads, we hear ads, it has become part of our daily routine and second skin.… Read more “Female Misrepresentation In The Media”
Breaking Free
After years of struggling through depression and the constant idea that I will never succeed and meet my parents, or anyone’s expectations for the matter, I realized… Read more “Breaking Free”
My Affair With Dance
As the upbeat rhythms echo through my house, immediately, my body starts to match its steady rhythm. It seems to have a mind of its own, creating… Read more “My Affair With Dance”
The Voice of An 'ABPD' 