Anjana Pawa

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

JoySauce Radio: Consider JoySauce Radio our own personal song recommendations—from the tunes and videos our writers love to DJ-produced mixes of dance floor bangers—all from Asian and Pacific Islander artists around the world. This month on JoySauce Radio, we’re celebrating the rise of the girl group.

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

For much of modern history, the West has positioned itself as the standard of progress and forward thinking culturally, politically, and economically. Much of Asia, within this context, has often been seen in contrast: catching up, still modernizing, or struggling to match the liberal ideals and freedoms that are presumed to be native to the West, particularly the United States. But that narrative doesn’t actually match what’s happening in reality.

1 month ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

Columbia University is losing the trust of current and prospective students from all around the globe. For years, the school has been seen as one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, especially for international and immigrant students. But recent events have made many prospective students rethink whether they will apply and attend.

1 month ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

Chang’s passion for culture, travel, and identity is at the forefront as she explores boar hunters, rice farmers, and some of the island’s most beloved food vendors. Ahead of the premiere, JoySauce spoke with Chang about her journey from art curator, to festival founder, to TV host, and why Taiwan was the natural next step for Lucky Chow. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

1 month ago | realsimple.com | Anjana Pawa

Photo: Matthieu Spohn/Getty Images No matter how many times we promise ourselves we’ll get to bed earlier each night, the nighttime routine often turns into a quick face wash and endless scrolling before you finally get sleepy. Suddenly it’s midnight, and bedtime feels more like something you crash rather than ease into. The truth is, many of us were never actually taught how to go to bed or how to prepare our bodies for it.