Mental health resources

Some wide resources that you can you use to help narrow down the right help for you.

Day and night party to celebrate south Asian underground music

New festival takes place this weekend

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How you can help people in Afghanistan

Here are a list of organisations through which you can be sure your aid will reach those who need it, including women and children.

Different ways to style crop tops with saris

Sick of getting your blouses tailored? Have an abundance of crop tops in your wardrobe? Well, we have some ideas on how you can up your sari game by styling them with crop tops instead of traditional blouses.

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Best nude lipsticks for brown skin

The five best neutral/natural lip colour lipsticks for south Asian skin.

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Different Ways to Style Hijab Fabrics

Different hijab fabrics. Different ways to style each one. All here.

Identity crisis

What does it mean to be Kashmiri?

What to do if you're burnt out but can't take a break

For many, the end of lockdown has meant recognising that they are burnt out but acknowledging that they may not be able to take time off work and perhaps go on holiday. However there are still things you can do to overcome burn out.

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Wellness and self-care: 5 consumable Ayurvedic products that will have you feeling your best

As a south Asian, you are likely aware of Ayurveda and the many mental, physical and spiritual health benefits it touts. So as we ease out of lockdown and into a happier and healthier future, here are five consumable Ayurveda products to help you feel your best.

Sunscreen for brown skin

Find sunscreen that is easy to apply, comfortable to wear and that doesn’t leave a dull and unappealing ashy sheen on black and brown skin.

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High-energy foods to help you through Ramadan

To help you in the last few days of Ramadan, below are some high-energy foods to keep you going. 💪🏽

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British south Asian Actress Karen Johal on following your purpose as an artist

“There’s not many Indian people on tv” Karen Johal shares in her own words, her struggle, her lessons and her life today.

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A clear, easy-to-understand and helpful explanation of pensions

Much talk around pensions is convoluted and and jargon-filled when it really doesn’t need to be. So here, we give you the 101 on pensions to help you make sense of it all so you can stop avoiding it and make informed decisions for your future.

What it’s like to be half Indian and half Pakistani

Enjoy this collection of poems and stories on what it is like being half Indian and half Pakistani.

Bollywood Meets Nollywood in Namaste Wahala

Keenal Majithia reviews this beautiful and passionate love story between a brown man and black woman.

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Interview with hairdressers Eighty Hair to talk all things south Asian hair

South Asian hair is typically luscious, thick and strong, but it can have it’s problems like being prone to frizziness and oiliness. We spoke to professional hairdresser and Eighty Hair salon co-founder Consey about some tips and tricks to have your hair ready for summer fun once lockdown ends!

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She Believed She Could So She Did

A stunning collection of wise words from incredible women of colour.

4 women who #ChoosetoChallenge for International Women's Day

Whether big or small, in their own way, these women have stood up to biases, stigmas and traditions to be able to live life the way they want and this International Women’s Day, we highlight them.