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Braj is a soft space for British South Asian women to reconnect with themselves. We make journals, zines, and gentle content for the woman finding her voice again. Born from heartbreak. Rooted in healing.

Soft tools for South Asian women:
Journals, poetry, and online content for healing, reflection, and gentle rebellion.

Our products: digital tools for healing, creativity, and self-expression

A space to unlearn, belong, and become.

For brides reclaiming calm, softness, and joy.

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I'm trying to stop thinking about what other people will think
I'm trying to stop thinking about what other people will think

In the way girls are told not just to be good, but to look good doing it.

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South Asian victims of domestic abuse to take to the runway for International Women's Day
South Asian victims of domestic abuse to take to the runway for International Women's Day
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Star-studded gala for the British Asian Trust raises over £750,000 for South Asia
Star-studded gala for the British Asian Trust raises over £750,000 for South Asia

Guests included Abhishek Bachchan, Sir Sadiq Khan, Amy Jackson, Ed Westwick, Kemi Badenoch MP, Gurinder Chadha OBE, Nihal Arthanayake, Sonali Shah, Asad Ahmed, Nitin Ganatra and Neev Spencer. Charity founded by His Majesty in 2007 has supported more than 13 million people in South Asia.

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South Asian actress Frieda Pinto stars in second season of British TV show
South Asian actress Frieda Pinto stars in second season of British TV show

Watch the trailer here.

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New UK play features actress of South Asian descent in the lead
New UK play features actress of South Asian descent in the lead

The play, Bangers explores how the bangers we grew up listening to shape who we are today. Featuring original tracks inspired by early noughties and present-day R&B and garage, Bangers follows the highs and lows of two strangers struggling with their own pasts, while hurtling towards the future.

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Munni badnaam hui...the fun of a Brown Girl's Reputation
Munni badnaam hui...the fun of a Brown Girl's Reputation

The judging uncle is probably cheating and that gossiping auntie is definitely watching porn and masturbating.

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Dance, Music and Theatre: What Draupadi Said to Penelope.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Dance, Music and Theatre: What Draupadi Said to Penelope.

Prepare to be transported through an evocative and thought-provoking piece, as Theiya Arts and friends proudly present: What Draupadi Said to Penelope.

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Blind Bollywood dance to open World Games at Symphony Hall
Blind Bollywood dance to open World Games at Symphony Hall

Local group take first ever steps on stage

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South Asian themed dances around social issues at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
South Asian themed dances around social issues at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

YOU&ME, the first dance, looks at hidden homosexuality within marriage and the second dance, BIRD, examines women leaving domestic abuse.

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Meet the South Asian policewomen changing the landscape
Meet the South Asian policewomen changing the landscape

From helping improve the laws around honour-based violence to being a Forensic Imagery Trainer at New Scotland Yard, Surrey Police’s Avinash Dewitt, Detective Constable Mamta Nokes and Police Constable Neha Prasad are breaking glass ceilings and challenging stereotypes head-on. Read on to find out how they are pushing back against assumptions based on race and gender to have fulfilling and life-changing careers that help and protect others.

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2023 DesiBlitz Literature Festival
2023 DesiBlitz Literature Festival

Here’s what to expect this year.

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The forgotten aphrodisiacs in Indian cuisine
The forgotten aphrodisiacs in Indian cuisine
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Celebrity interviews
Meet the gossiping auntie from Ms Marvel, actress Anjali Bhimani!
Meet the gossiping auntie from Ms Marvel, actress Anjali Bhimani!

As the fourth episode of Ms Marvel drops today, we sit down with Anjali Bhimani who plays the hilarious gossiping auntie to find out more about the show and what makes her tick.

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Director Fawzia Mirza on bringing queer Muslim stories to the screen
Director Fawzia Mirza on bringing queer Muslim stories to the screen

“My mission is to tell stories of love, hope and joy for queer, Muslim characters and thus, queer, Muslim people. We need and deserve to see ourselves at the center of the story.”

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Singing about mental health: why British Asian singer songwriter Prianca is changing the narrative
Singing about mental health: why British Asian singer songwriter Prianca is changing the narrative

“The beauty of music is that it is universal and many people can relate to trying every day to manage anxiety and depression.”

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Meet MasterChef 2022 quarter finalist Rishi Nanavati
Meet MasterChef 2022 quarter finalist Rishi Nanavati

Rishi was the first vegetarian MasterChef contender to cook only vegan and vegetarian food and also introduced the nation to more traditional Indian dishes like Gujarati kadi. Although his MasterChef path ended in the quarter finals, his journey with cooking is only just beginning. Here he talks to us about his inspiration, why he chose to do only vegetarian and vegan dishes and show more traditional Indian cooking, what his experience of MasterChef was like behind the scenes, his recipe blog Dish by Rish, and his plans for the future.

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Meet The Aprentice 2022 winner, Harpreet Kaur
Meet The Aprentice 2022 winner, Harpreet Kaur

Having started her dessert company, Oh So Yum six years ago, British Indian businesswoman Harpreet Kaur went on the televised national entrepreneurship competition, The Apprentice, hosted by Lord Sugar, this year and won. We sat down with the inspirational founder to find out what makes her tick, what she plans to do with her £250,000 investment prize money and her experience as a female south Asian entrepreneur.

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