Go Girl! The April Mantra!

"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants--Coco Chanel... While the world has been falling apart, April has been a month of immense girl power with the rise of strong, inspiring women who are all working to find success in a universe that is inherently working against them. These talented women are trailblazers each in their own respective industries. This past month we've seen five women being named Cabinet Ministers, the launch of Lilly Singh's latest book, Dr. Rhea Mehta's debut EP, Navy vet Shanti Sethi being appointed defense advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris and more! Check out these stories and more for a little bit of Diss and a little bit of Dash, to brighten your day! Spotlight Talks: Grammy Award-Winning Indian Vocalist, Composer, and Educator Check out our latest spotlight interview with the talented Falu Shah. The Grammy award-winning vocalist, composer and educator who is changing the game. DissDash Founder Sonia Nagpal Teams up with Debarati Ghosh for the British Brow Bar! A star studded launch for the British Brow Bar in Mumbai on April 9th. Cosmetologist to the stars and aesthetician Debarati Ghosh and our very own founder, Sonia Nagpal teamed up for this amazing new venture. This new-age boutique will offer a pletheroa of beauty treatments that is a rare find on the streets of Mumbai. Keep watching to see all the action! Mahira Khan, The New Ambassador Of The British Asian Trust World-renowned and much-loved Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has been appointed as the latest Ambassador of the British Asian Trust to support their work across South Asia. Keep reading to find out more about this new role Khan is taking on. READ MORE Lilly Singh's Promos For "Be A Triangle" Are Next Level Hip Social media influencer, comedian, writer, producer, actress, and host Lilly Singh just released her second book, "Be a Triangle." In this new book she openly shares her personal struggles with identity, self-sabotage, and negative thought patterns. Keep reading to find our more! READ MORE These 5 Women Fought Misogyny To Become Cabinet Ministers In Pakistan The Pakistani people are clamoring for change and hoping that this new government will be able to improve the deep economic crisis and multitude of everyday issues that the people of the country are facing. In the name of inclusivity, the government has inducted five women, who have over the years fought misogyny to reach this position. READ MORE Tune-in-Tuesdays Music Review Each week we take a look at the latest music releases to see if they're worth adding to your playlist. Check out the releases from this past month! In The News Is Queens, New York Becoming A Boiling Pot For Hate Crimes? Just days after 70-year-old Nirmal Singh was attacked in Richmond Hill, the New York borough of Queens saw another assault on two Sikh men. The rise in hate crimes has created quite the stir in South Asian neighborhoods across the city. Click here to read more. Monthly Highlights Review: Booker-Prize Shortlisted Monica Ali's "Love Marriage" The new instant Sunday Times Bestseller from Monica Ali, the Booker-Prize shortlisted author of "Brick Lane," "Love Marriage" (Virago, 2022) is an interesting story about love and family across cultures. READ MORE Imran Khan: A Mere Flash In Pakistan's Political History? Political crisis has become second nature for the people of Pakistan. The country's iconic Prime Minister Imran Khan was forced to resign. Take a look at his legacy and know why some people are still rooting for him. READ MORE Indian American US Navy Veteran, Shanti Sethi Appointed VP's Defence Advisor Shanti Sethi, a trail-blazing female Navy veteran has been appointed as the defense advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris. Keep reading to find out more about this talented woman. READ MORE Is Kanika Kapoor's Latest 'Buhe Bariyan' a Stolen Rendition of Pakistani Singer Hadiqa Kiani? #CopyrightViolation For some, Kanika Kapoor's recently released track 'Buhe Bariyan' may be a soulful rendition but what it has really done is put into light the harsh reality of Bollywood's blatant disregard for music copyrights. Check out all the deets here. READ MORE ICYMI: SteppinOut by Dineout & Sole Search India Launched 'SneakinOut': India's Largest Sneaker Fest Sneakers have evolved into a cultural symbol of our times. Keeping the all-time high trend, SteppinOut and SoleSearch launched SneakinOut; a sneaker fest curated by SteppinOut by Dineout and SoleSearch India. Check out the action from SneakinOut! 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.