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Breaking Prejudices & Celebrating Pride Always, But Especially In June... Because it was Pride Month and we never miss an opportunity to celebrate our individuality. And why not? This June we saw 'Ms. Marvel' being on-point with brown representation and 'Momma Marvel' Zenobia Shroff could not be more ecstatic about it. The world stood up to take notice of the South Asians in the Forbes 30 under 30 list as entrepreneurs went on to make a mark for themselves. Check out these stories and more for a little bit of Diss and a little bit of Dash, to brighten your day! Zenobia Shroff aka "Momma Marvel" Talks Ms. Marvel & More With Monty Kataria "Ms. Marvel," has been roaring on screens all over the world on Disney+. The first brown superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has excited South Asian fans even more. In the show, Zenobia Shroff plays the character of the superwoman's mother, or as we call her Momma Marvel! Check out our exclusive interview. South Asians Ace The Forbes 30 Under 30 List Y ear after year, Forbes recognizes the achievements of millennials with outstanding contributions under the annual 30 Under 30 list. Being a part of this coveted list serves as a towering encouragement for every honouree. Forbes lists people across ten categories and while the achievements are no doubt, impressive, what also makes a mark is the representation brought in by immigrants. As per Forbes, close to half of this year's honorees are people of color, with 24% being immigrants. It definitely highlights the upward swing of South Asians and others in their entrepreneurial journey. READ MORE 21 Words In 90 Seconds – Harini Logan's Thrilling Spelling Bee Win Young Sheldon Cooper is definitely not the only genius in Texas. 14-year-old Indian-American Harini Logan, also from Texas, made history when she won the first-ever spell-off at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read on to know more. READ MORE The 'Pasoori' Effect – India Pakistan Vibe Across Borders Over the years, Coke Studio Pakistan has become a legend amongst South Asians for producing music that has the power to win hearts globally. 'Pasoori' from Season 14 of the show has been a tremendous hit and the world is vibing to it. Pakistan and India share multiple cultural similarities and the love for good music definitely aces all. So naturally the Indian audience was drawn to 'Pasoori' and the song even trended number one in the country. Read on to know more. READ MORE Tune-in-Tuesdays Music News 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 India Pays Price Of Polarization – Islamic Countries Rise Against Prophet Muhammad Remarks What has been the election-winning strategy for the ruling party in India has finally backfired, that too on a global scale. The so-called 'fringe elements' (previously considered as favorite pets) and spokespersons of the party recently made derogatory comments on Prophet Muhammad during a news channel debate. The uproar of the Indian Muslims over the issue was as usual conveniently ignored by the government. Read onto know more. READ MORE Entrepreneur Purna Khatau Takes Hailey Bieber To Court Purna Khatau, co-founder of Rhode Clothing, and her partner Phoebe Vickers have filed a lawsuit against model Hailey Bieber for trademark infringement. By using the same name, Hailey Bieber is hurting a minority co-owned business that two women have painstakingly built. The onus is now on the courts to make sure justice is served. READ MORE Spotlight Freida Pinto & Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Talk About "Mr. Malcolm's List" & Their Own Lists! Aditya Roy Kapur In & As "OM: The Battle Within" Says He Is Now Addicted To Action!  Monthly Highlights South Asian LGBTQ+ Shattering Gender Definitions As fashion becomes more inclusive every day, we are seeing some brilliant South Asian LGBTQ+ influencers reign supreme. From their colorful clothes to daring patterns, and glamorous personalities they are definitely making a mark in the industry. They are changing the rules of the game and with thousands of followers on social media, brand endorsements, and recognition from fashion magazines, they are playing their own tune. Check out some of the South Asian LGBTQ+ influencers that we love and be sure to follow them! READ MORE Check Out All The Deets From Broadway Team Of "The Kite Runner" 'Ms. Marvel' On-Point With Brown Representation! 'Ms. Marvel' is the latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first six episodes premiered on June 8th on Disney+ and it sure has us impressed. With a non-conventional premise of a Muslim superhero Kamala Khan (Imam Vellani), the series already had high expectations pinned on it since the trailer. READ MORE Riz Ahmed & Joy Crookes Win Hearts At England's Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and a template for all the festivals that have come after it. Fans loved the vibe, the music, and adding South Asian color to the spectrum of the 50th year celebrations were our very own Riz Ahmed and Joy Crookes. READ MORE Maniesh Paul Wants "Jugjugg Jeeyo" Part 2! Exclusive Interview 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. 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