Sapna Magazine : For South Asian American Women

Making Lux in the Club: High Fashion for Your Friday Night

Ever wish you had an alternate ego? A personality that only comes out when you need to let loose or do something daring? Watch out “Sasha Fierce” because “Kama Pandit” is hitting the clubs this weekend. On the Edge Bangs Desi girls can be fiercely protective of their long raven locks. If you want to break the [...]

Restaurant Review: Tandem Bar in Brooklyn, NYC

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BIANCA ALEXIS Tandem is a signal of the change occurring in an area usually known for its gritty demeanor. Jane and Cathy Virga, two sisters who roam the floor every night, brewed this gorgeous small plates bar and restaurant in the depths of Bushwick, Brooklyn on a residential street that is being refurbished building [...]

Holiday Heat: Winter fashion promises romance

Click to view our “Holiday Heat” photoshoot Move Close Curious about the Eva Khurshid fashions that sizzled in this shoot? Read on to discover the details behind this up-and-coming line. Article below reprinted from Fall Issue 2009 The mutual struggle to find stylish clothes that matched their conservative upbringing led Nyla Hashmi and Fatima Monkoush [...]

JAY SEAN: OUR MAN OF THE MOMENT

The last time we spoke to Jay Sean was after his Washington, DC concert, in 2006. Before recording tracks with Lil Wayne and Sean Paul, he independently distributed his music to pockets of fans all over the world. Capitalizing on word-of-mouth marketing in social networks such as Facebook, Friendster, and Youtube, he created an international [...]

The Kominas: The Band Redefining Punk Rock

Photography by Kim Badawi Punk rock with a purpose? Sounds farfetched, until you listen to The Komina’s, the band making waves with their lyrical ensembles of culture, Islam, political commentary, and sheer wit. Growing up muslim in the U.S. wasn’t easy for anyone, but The Komina’s actually used their angst, mixed it with talent, and came [...]

All Things Considered: The Zoroastrian Identity

January 06, 2010_As a Zoroastrian female, it is hard for me to categorize myself. Am I Indian? Am I Persian? Or am I simply a Zoroastrian? Read on!

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Fighting the Thirst: Monsoon Season Diseases

October 05, 2009_With half of the Monsoon season gone by rapidly, the unpredictable rains terrorize some, leaving them with nothing, and taunt others, sparing them but taking away bits and pieces of their lives. Read on!