"Anoushka Shankar"
Publisher's Message, Summer 2007
The ‘Real’ of it All There’s a real sense of achievement attached to creating something from the very essence of who you are as the ANOKHI dream team and I have done with ANOKHI and its evolution over the years. The real feat is when others see what you see and accept its authenticity. The knowledge of that alone is what gives real credibility
Open Chest Interview with Anoushka Shankar
In Pursuit Of Her Own Greatness! Although less visible on the mainstream musical map than both her father and sister, Anouskha is no less the talent and has an impressively varied resume for someone who is only 26 years old. As early as 8, Anouskha began her musical journey on a customized sitar made especial
Shakeel Rabbaney
From Project Runway to International Designer Status Shakeel Rabbaney has always been ahead of the trend. When he was 11 years old, he used his mother’s Singer machine and re-stitched his clothing to keep up with the current style. He was once sent home from school for wearing a uniform that was too tight. It’s no surprise that Rabbaney defines his personal style as “flamb
Beauty Spot, Summer 2007
Get your beauty education Q. I am a 24-year-old female of South Asian descent who has always suffered from excessive facial hair. I have tried electrolysis, waxing and shaving in the past. Is laser hair removal a good option for me? I am interested but scared. A. You are right to be concerned as the older lasers (and some of the newer low-end lasers) ha
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Can Yoga Survive North American Capitalism?
As a yoga teacher of Indian descent, I am grateful to have learned what I know about yoga from my training in India. It allows me to keep a safe distance from the yoga monster that has developed in North America ...
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Pairing Indian Cuisine with Wine?
Discover the Possibilities In the world of wine, there is a basic set of guidelines that have become general knowledge to the masses: White wine with white meat; red wine with dark meat; always start with light whites and work up ...
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Going Home to Uganda
I went back to Uganda for the first time in January of this year, 35 years after my family and I were exiled in 1972 by then dictator Idi Amin. It has always been important to me to see why I am the person I am and if what happened in Uganda so many years ago is a reflection of that. As a ...
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Life is a Drug
My life as a British South Asian Glamour Queen Being famous – the glitz, the celebrity status, the attention – has always been a dream of mine. I remember watching beauty pageants like Miss Wo ...
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South Asians in Jazz!
Now That’s Something to Snap About Think jazz. Think Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Anita Baker. Think Asha Puthli, Sundar Viswanathan, Nandita Dias and Vijay Iyers. If you’re surprised by the latter four, you shouldn’t be but you’re probably not alone. ...
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