Category Archive for: ‘Get to Know’
Anisha Singh, Anti-Bullying and Sikh Activist
Author by Bicky Khosla Anisha Singh was recently featured on the Forbes list of 30 Under 30. South Florida’s own Bicky Khosla interviewed the rising star Meet Anisha Singh, a rising South Asian Sikh known for her activism work within Sikh and Muslim communities. Born …
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Poems on Mother
Happy Mother’s Day! In this issue, our youngest generation honors the moms in their lives with heartfelt poems. When we come to this world Crying and shouting The person who takes us in her arms is None other than mother. We learn to talk, sing …
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Get to Know: Nidhi Chanani, Illustrator
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Freelance artist Nidhi Chanani has drawn over 700 illustrations, earning admiration and accolades for her whimsical and endearing portrayals of everyday life. Born in Calcutta and raised in Southern California, Chanani’s experiences both as an Indian American and …
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NGOs in the South Florida Indian Community jan 2016
NGOs in the South Florida Indian Community There are over 1.5 million non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in America, and as members of one of the most affluent ethnic communities in the country, Indian Americans are well poised to dedicate their wealth and time to a variety …
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Get to Know: Karuna Chani, Beauty Expert and Makeup Artist
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Internationally recognized makeup artist and skin care consultant Karuna Chani is known for her ability to blend eastern elements with western beauty trends. Born and raised in New York City, Chani graduated from Parsons School of Design, and …
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Book review
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Let’s Celebrate Diwali Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin Review by Rina Shah, The Arpan Group The need for diversity in literature, particularly children’s literature, is evident in bookstores and libraries around the country. Non-white …
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Get to Know Sailaja Joshi
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Like many young Asian American parents, Sailaja Joshi wanted to share stories about her Indian culture with her own children. Fond memories of Amar Chitra Kathas and stories told to her by her grandfather formed her expectations. As …
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Get to Know: Tulika Mehrotra, Author/Journalist
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Born in Lucknow, India, but raised in the Midwest, Tulika Mehrotra’s diverse personal experiences have inspired her varied careers. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Finance, Mehrotra earned a graduate degree in …
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Get to Know: Shalini Vadhera, Author and Global Beauty Expert
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group Shalini Vadhera, author of Passport to Beauty, has a unique background that transformed her into a world-renowned and award-winning beauty expert. Raised in San Diego, California, Vadhera also spent quite a bit of time visiting family all around …
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Get to Know: Jacob Rajan, Actor and Playwright
Author by Rina Shah The Arpan Group On March 28-29, 2014, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (West Palm Beach, Florida) will host performances of Guru of Chai, a one-man play written and acted by Jacob Rajan. Recently, we had the chance to connect …
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