Letter from the editor: October 2020
This month we bid adieu to The Indian SCENE’s long-time editor Maitreyi. I’m immensely grateful and delighted to step into her shoes and shoulder the …
Remembering entrepreneur Chain Sandhu, who worked his way from janitor to CEO
In 1969, Chain Sandhu landed in Detroit with his wife and child. All he had with him was $6 and a singular vision to pursue …
Top 10 Bollywood Music Countdown – September 2020
1 – Hasina Pagal Deewani | Indoo Ki Jawani Mika Singh, Asees Kaur In the #1 spot from DJ TIGER’s FM radio show we have …
Ask an educator: What are the hidden messages we send our kids?
I recently observed my 5-year-old daughter do something surprising that called into question my parenting skills. We were at someone else’s home and she wanted …
Black and South Asian VP nominee Kamala Harris is a trailblazer
Lassi with Lavina / The Indian SCENE For young Indian girls who were growing up in America in the ‘70s, there were few role models …
NextGen college tours: Soccer player Tej Munshi on being a college athlete
With campuses closed to visits from prospective students, the Indian SCENE is bringing the college experience to you. This week, in a slightly different installment, The …
What you should know about plant-based protein powders
Plant-based protein powders have become a growing health food trend for a variety of reasons, such as diet fads and concerns regarding health, the environment, …
Q&A: Local 4 anchor Priya Mann on the weight of reporting, the immigrant mentality and the moment ahead
Growing up in the Toronto area, Local 4 WDIV Detroit anchor Priya Mann “devoured” the news. Her parents subscribed to the Toronto Star and the …
Fall Toppers: Sunita Dass’ Favorite Trench Coats
Fall is very definitely in the air and it’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to transitional looks to take us from the …
Q&A: Women’s empowerment advocate Rina Patel on making change and starting dialogue
“For me the change is not measured by how big or small it is but by heading in the right direction to make that change …