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Shashank Gupta: The Indian Entrepreneur Behind America’s Nazranaa Bridal Boutique
12/23/2023
Lamisa R | NY
Lamisa Reza is a Bangladeshi writer and media strategist based in New York. Her work examines how digital platforms, culture, and community storytelling shape modern urban life. Blending research with lived experience, she explores how South Asians negotiate identity, visibility, and representation in global spaces.
As Co-Founder of TINDS, Lamisa focuses on elevating South Asian voices, spotlighting immigrant entrepreneurs, and building narratives that connect culture, innovation, and community impact.
Lamisa R | NY
Lamisa Reza is a Bangladeshi writer and media strategist based in New York. Her work examines how digital platforms, culture, and community storytelling shape modern urban life. Blending research with lived experience, she explores how South Asians negotiate identity, visibility, and representation in global spaces.
As Co-Founder of TINDS, Lamisa focuses on elevating South Asian voices, spotlighting immigrant entrepreneurs, and building narratives that connect culture, innovation, and community impact.
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Primary with Grassroots Power
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and current Assemblymember from Queens, has won the Democratic Mayoral Primary in New York. He overcame intense opposition from well-funded national advocacy groups and powerful establishment-backed political forces.. But this victory was more than just…
Marvel of Tomorrow Season 4 Launches Soon—Bangladesh’s Biggest Creator Fest!
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Marvel of Tomorrow, Bangladesh’s premier creator fest and awards platform, is back with its highly anticipated fourth season. Powered by Meril, this year’s edition celebrates the vibrant voices shaping the nation’s digital culture. In association with RAK…
Mixmag Lab Debuts in Dhaka with Genre-Spanning Lineup
The globally acclaimed Mixmag Lab series is officially making its Bangladesh debut, bringing a new wave of electronic music culture to Dhaka. Powered by local event innovators Buy Here Now and Bhai Bhai Productions, this historic livestream session will take…
Shalini Passi: The Indian Art Collector Empowering South Asian Creative Voices
Shalini Passi is not just a name in the art world—she’s a force behind it. While audiences may recognize her from Netflix’s Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives or her appearance on Bigg Boss 18, her true legacy lies in her…
Bebsay Bajimat: Marketorr’s Bold Branding Rap Anthem
Marketorr, a rising digital marketing agency based in Bangladesh, is making waves with the release of Bebsay Bajimat—a bold, agency-produced rap anthem that fuses branding with Bengali cultural pride. More than just a campaign, it marks a groundbreaking moment in…
ABCH Picnic 2025: Where Bangladeshi Community Comes Alive in New York
American Bangladeshi Community Help (ABCH) Group is a grassroots organization founded by Bangladeshis in America back in 2019. ABCH Group is bringing back its signature summer celebration this year again—the ABCH Group Annual Picnic 2025. This popular event will be…
Why Do People Eat Monitor Lizards? Culture, Beliefs & Sandha Oil Myths
Monitor lizards may resemble prehistoric reptiles, but in some cultures, they’re part of the human diet. With their scaly appearance and sharp claws, they might seem unlikely menu items — yet they’re consumed in several regions around the world. So,…
Ishita Mili: The Bengali-American Visionary Behind IMGE Dance
Ishita Mili’s dance journey is far from ordinary. As the founder of IMGE Dance, she’s blending classical Indian dance, contemporary street styles, and her own innovative movement language to create a new face of expression. Ishita’s work is a fusion…
Abandoned, Airbnb Fail, and a Price Crash: Inside the Sale of Trump’s Childhood Home
Donald Trump’s childhood home in Jamaica Estates, Queens, has finally been sold after years on the market, but the price tag is a far cry from what it once fetched. The property, which is a five-bedroom Tudor-style house, went for…
Svadha: Dhaka’s Premier Ayurvedic Spa & Self-Care Sanctuary
A Story of Self-Care, Reimagined Nestled in the vibrant heart of Gulshan Avenue, Svadha isn’t just an Ayurvedic spa, salon, and makeover studio—it’s a movement. It’s about self-care, empowerment, and well-being. But what truly makes Svadha special? It’s the story…