SAPNA Magazine: For South Asian American Women

Sizzling Looks for Summer

All eyes on you! Here are two looks to get you gorgeous this season. PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANA AHMED | MAKEUP BY MELISSA PEREZ Prepping the face 1 moisturize with Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Creme. 2 use foundation to create a smooth face (try Makeup Forever HD) 3 conceal any dark areas under your eyes Eve (try Pearl Salmon [...]

The Bollywood Wedding Construct

The influence of Bollywood on the modern South Asian American wedding.

Being Gaysi

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KASH AMIN I’m not going to lie, I started this article a dozen times in the last two weeks and ended up deleting everything that I wrote. I just didn’t understand how to concisely pour my heart out about identifying as a gay desi. I had a point: I wanted that 15 year [...]

Miss Pakistan World: Ayesha Gilani

In June 2009, Ayesha Gilani's life was changed forever when she was crowned Miss Pakistan World. Read on to discover her story and insider beauty tips (she's also one of our favorite makeup artists!)

Affordable Organic Makeup

Affordable make up that is GOOD for your skin. ART BY ALICIA ADAMEROVICH I’ve developed two new obsessions over the past year. The first, for makeup. Gorgeous, flashy, promise-to-beautify-your-face-forever types of products. Expensive items that warranted me a “very important buyer” card at Sephora. The second, a more organic lifestyle. Gone are the days where I [...]

Sex and the City 2: Anti-Muslim?

June 28, 2010_Both Muslim and non-Muslim critics have criticized the film's treatment of race and religion. Was the film intentionally anti-Muslim? Learn more and weigh in with your opinion.Read on!

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Could Eating Curry Fight Cancer?

June 23, 2010_You know how your mom wants to feed you more curry every time you go home to visit? Well, she might just be saving you from cancer! Mama really does know best.Read on!

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Obama’s New Approach to Muslim Outreach

June 23, 2010_The Obama administration has voiced its intentions to promote outreach efforts with Muslim communities abroad. But in light of the recent Times Square...Read on!

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Nikki Haley for Governor

June 29, 2010_On June 23, Nikki Haley became the first Indian American woman ever to become a candidate for governor. She is riding a wave of Indian American politicians who have emerged into the limelight as contenders for a variety of positions. According to the Associated Press...Read full entry

Rock the Catwalk

May 23, 2010_Lakshmi Menon is gracing the pages of everything, from Dazed and Confused to Vogue, as well as appearing in coveted ad campaigns for Givenchy and retail giant H&M. She also placed #45 in the Askmen.com "Top 99 Most Desirable Women... [Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde]Read full entry

Asian Big Cats, Times Square

May 09, 2010_NYC-based conservation org Panthera is kicking wild cat awareness into high gear. Check out their 15-second video, currently featured in Times Square. Two cats in the video hit close to home: the Bengal tiger and the snow leopard of Northern Pakistan... [Photo: Nick Garbutt/ Panthera]Read full entry

It’s a Tiffin World

April 10, 2010_Need some masala to spice up your lunch hour? No longer must you travel to India to find a tiffin: fresh baked naan, spicy chicken tikka and more. Services that deliver these complete meals straight to your door are popping up in big cities all over... [Photo credit: indiatiffins.com]Read full entry

The “Dear Fahad” Campaign

April 07, 2010_Syed Fahad Hashmi is a 27 year old U.S. citizen who has been held by the U.S. since 2007 on charges of storing ponchos and raincoats for Al-Qaeda, without substantial evidence. Join the campaign to write letters to Fahad and raise awareness of the... [Photo: www.freefahad.com]Read full entry

Runway Model Hits Fashion Week… Bald?

March 31, 2010_Indian Model, Diandra Soares, graced Lakme Fashion Week with her new look, a completely shaven head. Knowing the pressure that Indian women have to long luxurious hair, reminiscent of Bollywood actresses, her actions can be nothing short of bold. Asked why she cut it off...Read full entry

Because You Might Be a Doctor…

March 26, 2010_And perhaps more importantly because you will be, or already are, a patient. After reading the whole damn health care reform bill (and in case you don't have time to endure such a process), here's the best summary I've found about the recently passed legislation. The Huffington...Read full entry

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