Resolutions In The Bin Already!

Taking One Day At A Time... As snowstorms hit us from all directions and the pandemic continues to force us to rethink our lives - we are all just taking a deep breath and taking one day at a time. The new year resolutions lasted just as long as January and skeptics are already looking at 2022 with raised eyebrows. But its definitely not without some accomplishments we are proud of! This past month, we released our list of top 50 noteworthy South Asians that should be on your radar, a lot of badass women are shaking up the American judicial system, Priyanka Chopra kicks ass in the new "Matrix" flick and a Tamil film joins the Oscars for the first time! Check out these stories and more for "A little bit of Diss and a little bit of Dash! " DissDash's Top 50 Most Influential South Asians South Asians are on the rise! Last year started with the inauguration of the first Female, Black and South Asian Vice President, and this year we have the likes of British-Bangladeshi scientist Sadia Khanom, the hero who developed a cost-effective disinfectant that is 100% effective in killing coronavirus. Check out our list of phenomenal rockstars you should know! READ MORE Netflix Gets Golden! With Asian representation on the rise, Netflix has taken notice! The streaming service has created a social media page that highlights their Asian content and has created hilarious new interview segments so you can get to know the stars of your favorite show. READ MORE In A First, Tamil Movie "Jai Bhim" Added To The Oscar Library For the first time ever, a Tamil movie has been added to the Oscars' library as a part of the 'Scene at the Academy' section on its official YouTube channel. READ MORE 5 Cool Facts About Golf Sensation Akshay Bhatia Akshay Bhatia, made history by winning the Korn Ferry Tour Championship – becoming the third youngest and the first-ever South Asian player to do so. READ MORE Lilly Singh's "Riverdance" Topped Netflix!!! Lilly Singh danced away with joy as her movie "Riverdance" became one of the top 10 most-watched movies on the first weekend of January. READ MORE In the News W Biden Nominates First Bangladeshi Muslim Woman Federal Judge As the Biden government completes a year in office, promoting diversity has been on the forefront. The nomination of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York is another fantastic example of it. READ MORE Tune-in-Tuesdays Music Review We have 5 latest music videos from the world of Bollywood, Urban Desi, Punjabi, and the overall global South Asian independent scene all creatively curated just for you! Monthly Highlights Mandatory Asian American Legacy Curriculum In New Jersey Schools – Will Stereotypes Finally Shatter? In an attempt to what could change the face of stereotypes for future generations, two bills enacted by the state of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are getting much-deserved applause from citizens representing the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community across the nation. READ MORE New Jersey Gets Its First Female South Asian Municipal Court Judge Mayor of Edison, New Jersey, Sam Joshi announced the nomination of Dipti Vaid Dedhia, Esq. for a judgeship on Edison Municipal Court. Following her confirmation by the Township Council, Dedhia became the first female South Asian municipal court judge in both Edison and New Jersey's history. READ MORE ARTS & LIFESTYLE IN THE NEWS SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT TECH TALKS VIDEOS FOLLOW US DissDash offers cutting edge editorial content that gives a voice to South Asians across the globe. It incorporates topics that make you think, along with those that inspire. Our team gives rise to noteworthy subjects with a modern and outspoken viewpoint. A content powerhouse, we tell it like it is. Edgy, fresh, and always connecting you to South Asian roots.