August of South Asian Love, Hate & More

South Asian Love & Hate... We Saw It All In August! While this August has brought to the forefront some horrific scenes from Pakistan, and even racists attacks in our own backyard in Dallas, Texas, we've also seen a rise in South Asian appreciation across. We gained our first female Indian Ambassador to the UN, a part of Brooklyn has been dubbed "Little Bangladesh" and a whole love of positive attention throughout the fashion industry for South Asian talent. These last few weeks we've highlighted some noteworthy fashion with Sabyasachi and Bergdorf Goodman collab, a highlight on Pakistani fashion with the brand Rastah and iconic looking bibi's in high fashion featured in Vogue Italia. Check out these stories and more for a little bit of Diss and a little bit of Dash, to brighten your day! Pakistan Seeing Worst Flood In A Decade – Here's How You Can Help The Pakistani government has declared the devastating flood currently lashing the country a "national emergency" after nearly 1,000 people have died and more than 30 million are without shelter as monsoon rains continue. At least 937 people have died since mid-June, including 343 children, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), with large swaths of the southwestern province of Balochistan remaining submerged, bringing back the memory of the devastating 2010 flood. Keep reading to find out how you can help in Pakistan's time of need. READ MORE Elderly Punjabi Models Wow Vogue Italia! The Kollective, a group of innovative creatives that help uplift, build, and grow artists, brands, and small businesses headed by Kiran Rai and Baljit Singh has given us something beautiful to rejoice. They captured and showcased the essence, style, and coolness that our parents and elders would carry in their day-to-day and the ways in which they adapted to their new homes. Keep reading to see more of this epic photoshoot was featured by Vogue Italia! READ MORE Bengal. Byzantine. Broadway. Sabyasachi Returns To Bergdorf Goodman The most sought-after Indian fashion designer for wedding couture, Sabyasachi Mukherjee has returned to New York City through a partnership with Bergdorf Goodman. He has unveiled an exclusive collection of high-end jewelry called "Bengal. Byzantine. Broadway." The selection is being touted as 'investments' and will be available in the store's jewelry salon. Keep reading to learn more about the collection. READ MORE After 75 Years Of Independence, Ruchira Kamboj Becomes India's 1st Female Ambassador To The UN It is 2022 and we are still counting the list of first relating to women. As Ruchira Kamboj submitted her credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, she took charge as India's first female to become the permanent representative to the United Nations. Keep reading to find out how this badass brown girl has broken barriers to take on this exciting new role! 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 Horrific Racist Attack In Texas Has Us All Shocked Just days after Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson declared August 15 as "Indian American Day," four Indian-American women were faced a racists assault from a Mexican American woman. The incident took place in a parking lot in Dallas, Texas. The woman, who has now been arrested, is seen in a viral video identifying herself as a Mexican-American and hurling racist slurs at her victims and stating that they are "ruining" America and should "go back to India." READ MORE Why Was Emmy Nominated US-Based Journalist Angad Singh Sent Back From India? Angad Singh, a United States citizen, and journalist, who arrived in India on August 24th after an 18-hour-long journey and was sent back on the first flight out to New York. Could it be that the Emmy-nominated journalist of Indian origin working with America's VICE News was denied entry into India because of his work? Keep reading to find out more on this story. READ MORE #JusticeForMandeep – Consequences Of Our Patriarchal Mindset – Domestic Violence, Abuse, Suicide Mandeep Kaur was a victim of domestic violence who allegedly committed suicide. As per reports, she was married to Ranjodhbeer Singh for the past 8 years, and since then she has been dealing with domestic violence. We missed the chance to protect Mandeep Kaur, as she lost her lone battle with domestic violence. Join #JusticeForMandeep to make a difference at least now. READ MORE Spotlight From 'Little Bangladesh' To 'Indian American Day' – Love For South Asian Americans On A Rise From renaming MacDonald to Church in Brooklyn as 'Little Bangladesh' to declaring August 15th as Indian American Day in Dallas, the US is slowly but surely appreciating the influence of South Asians. Even though many still target immigrants, we South Asians have made a special place for ourselves. Keep reading to learn more! READ MORE Zahrah Khan Talks About Her Hit Bollywood Song From "Liger" & More Bollywood's reigning favorite singer Zahrah S Khan is famously known for her peppy tracks and groovy dance numbers. She is on a roll with back-to-back chartbusters which are surely on everyone's playlists! We caught up with her and she relegated us with her excitement about her song from "Liger" #aafat starring Ananya Panday ‎and Vijay Deverakonda. Zahrah S Khan talks about her family, Bollywood, and how she is inspired by the likes of Raja Kumari, Jennifer Lopez, and PropheC. Check out the full interview. Live Tinted Glowed With Mindy Kaling In Marie Claire By now, it's pretty much established that Mindy Kaling is one of the coolest people ever! There's nothing she can't do. She writes, produces, acts, and is a huge—fashionista, and makeup enthusiast. Recently, she graced the cover of 'Marie Claire's Wellness Issue,' and boy, she looks oh-so-gorgeous! What makes it special is that the South Asian icon was wearing South Asian-owned makeup brand Live Tinted and owned it! Read on for all deets! READ MORE Monthly Highlights 'Rastah' Paving Global Way For Pakistani Streetwear Zain Ahmad's fashion label 'Rastah' has earned quite the name for itself. It landed him a spot on Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list and has been worn by a number of international celebrities, including Anil Kapoor, Riz Ahmed, and Iman Vellani in the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel. The brand has become a favorite for many, drawing attention to its unique designs. Keep reading to learn more about this unique brand. READ MORE Master D Talks About His Latest EP 'Jibon', Bangla Fusion Music & More Master D has been working to change the urban desi music scene by introducing more and more Bangla music. From the start of his career with DJ Vicious and Kashif, the trio were known collectively as "The Bilz and Kashif." The legendary group brought us hits like "2-Step Bhangra" and "Tera Nasha" which are still popular today. The Canadian artist has been working tirelessly to launch the urban Bangla movement and has released viral hits like "Tumi Jaio Na" and collaborated with artists from across the globe like Mumzy Stranger and Haji Springer. Take look at our interview with the urban desi legend as he talks about his latest EP. Smoothsail Sake's Official Launch With Jay Sean & Thara Natalie | Juniper Bar | NYC Sonali Bendre at Albert Hall, NJ to announce partnership of Patel Brothers and ZEE5 Global "Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy" Showcasing At Hollywood Fringe Festival Indian-Thai actress and writer Almanya Narula made her Los Angeles stage debut as Noor Inayat Khan, the Indian princess, British spy, and Gestapo enemy #1. The solo show at Hollywood Fringe Festival is backed by an all-female South Asian production team. READ MORE Director Aditya Chopra Reveals his vision for upcoming 'DDJL' Broadway Adaptation Director Aditya Chopra has revealed a grand vision for "Come Fall in Love," the stage adaptation of his immensely popular 1995 film Bollywood film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," commonly abbreviated to DDLJ while talking to Variety. READ MORE Meet Florida's First South Asian Beauty Queen: Aashna Shah, Miss Florida Outstanding Teen 2022 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.