Second-hand alcohol drinking is finally being recognized for its health risk Perhaps a little too late, but we are beginning to come to terms with our over-reliance on alcohol for social stimulation. By Sharlene Gandhi Oct. 16, 2019
Don’t let anybody tell you that motherhood will halt your career Why does everybody keep telling me that being a mother and a career woman at the same time is impossible? By Sharlene Gandhi Oct. 15, 2019
21 Desi habits that will leave you saying “it me” If you’re not known for these quirky practices, are you even Desi? By Iqra Khan Oct. 14, 2019
The 9 types of readers we all know – which one are you? If you see me reading, don’t talk to me. By Sana Panjwani Oct. 13, 2019
This is how I overcame my test-taking anxiety I used to be filled with crippling anxiety when taking a test, to the point that I became sick. By Julia Métraux Oct. 12, 2019
I didn’t let desi standards convince me to give up on my liberal arts dream To my parents, the words “I want to be a writer” meant the same as “I am setting myself up for failure.” By Samantha Nasreen Shamim Oct. 11, 2019
“Amsterdam Ave” shows that following your dreams is scary but always worth it The must-see upcoming web series explores what it means to be an expat Millennial woman with a big dream. By Saira Mahmood Oct. 10, 2019
“The Nightingale” shows us that war heroes aren’t always men It's a painfully beautiful novel that celebrates heroism, courage, and the resilience of women who fight in war. By Izza Malik Oct. 8, 2019
Why the world needs to embrace health care tourism Health care tourism is often painted as risky, mostly for the same reasons that developed nations believe that immigrants are leeching on their healthcare systems: racism. By Sharlene Gandhi Oct. 7, 2019
Confessions of a former catfish If my parents knew I learned to type fast to keep up with role-playing threads on Neopets – not as a result of writing papers – they’d have a fit. By Anonymous Oct. 7, 2019
13 of the most iconic female characters in Indian movies Sorry, but this isn't up for debate. By Mishma Nixon Oct. 6, 2019
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