Nirali Magazine | May 2005

In This Issue
February 2005

Features
Wave of Destruction
The earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated South and Southeast Asia affected hundreds of thousands of people in the region. Nirali talks with three South Asian American women who experienced the tragedy firsthand.

A Safe Haven
Domestic violence may be the South Asian community's dirty little secret, but organizations around the country are working to empower South Asian women and cast light on this "hush hush" issue.

Arts and Entertainment
The Pied Piper of Indian Dance
Where can you find New York's doctors, attorneys, and financial big-wigs shaking their hips, bobbing their shoulder, and making exaggerated faces in a mirror?

Behind the Scenes
Celebrity and travel reporter Aashna Patel chats with Nirali about what it's like to work the red carpet, host her own show on the Travel Channel, and pursue a music career—all at the same time.

Career and Education
Working Woman: Meena Bose
Each month, Nirali talks to a South Asian American woman who has distinguished herself in a non-traditional field to find out how she made it to the top. This month, we caught up with US Military Academy professor Meena Bose.

Health and Beauty
Ask Shalini
Celebrity beauty expert Shalini Vadhera answers your beauty questions in her monthly beauty column.

Life and Style
Currying Favor
Nirali chats with cookbook author Anjum Anand about her quest to transform Indian cuisine into (gasp!) healthy fare.

All that Glitters
Cheena Chandra took her love of jewelry and built an empire on her gem designs.

Society and Culture
The (D)Evolution of the Desi Dude
Has the modern, North American-bred South Asian male come a long way from his subcontinental predecessor? Nirali talks to her readers to find out what desi ladies think.

On Location
University of Michigan
Each month, Nirali explores a different city or college campus across the country to help you find the brown-friendliest places coast to coast.



	In This Issue February 2005 Editor's Note February's Contributors Your Letters Features Wave of Destruction The earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated South and Southeast Asia affected hundreds of thousands of people in the region. Nirali talks with three South Asian American women who experienced the tragedy firsthand. A Safe Haven Domestic violence may be the South Asian community's dirty little secret, but organizations around the country are working to empower South Asian women and cast light on this "hush hush" issue. Arts and Entertainment The Pied Piper of Indian Dance Where can you find New York's doctors, attorneys, and financial big-wigs shaking their hips, bobbing their shoulder, and making exaggerated faces in a mirror? Behind the Scenes Celebrity and travel reporter Aashna Patel chats with Nirali about what it's like to work the red carpet, host her own show on the Travel Channel, and pursue a music career—all at the same time. Career and Education Working Woman: Meena Bose Each month, Nirali talks to a South Asian American woman who has distinguished herself in a non-traditional field to find out how she made it to the top. This month, we caught up with US Military Academy professor Meena Bose. Health and Beauty Ask Shalini Celebrity beauty expert Shalini Vadhera answers your beauty questions in her monthly beauty column. Life and Style Currying Favor Nirali chats with cookbook author Anjum Anand about her quest to transform Indian cuisine into (gasp!) healthy fare. All that Glitters Cheena Chandra took her love of jewelry and built an empire on her gem designs. Society and Culture The (D)Evolution of the Desi Dude Has the modern, North American-bred South Asian male come a long way from his subcontinental predecessor? Nirali talks to her readers to find out what desi ladies think. On Location University of Michigan Each month, Nirali explores a different city or college campus across the country to help you find the brown-friendliest places coast to coast. back to top	Nirali appreciates and welcomes letters from her readers. All letters to the editor should be sent to letters@niralimagazine.com. Please include your name, city and email address. If we publish your letter, we reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Nirali or its staff.
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