Asha Rao

Sep 30, 2024 | browngirlmagazine.com | Asha Rao

2 min read In most cultures, cooking and meal preparation is viewed as an experience; a way  of bringing friends and family together to create valuable memories often passed down from one generation to the other. For South Asians especially, cooking and meal preparation is where connection and unity are fostered, and where stories and ideas are exchanged.

Aug 12, 2024 | arxiv.org | Asha Rao

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Jun 4, 2024 | browngirlmagazine.com | Asha Rao

3 min read SIFR, a modern, Middle Eastern restaurant, spearheaded by chefs Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi, opened its doors in June 2023 at Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The pleasantly inviting space boasts of a crossover between Sarkar and Sethi’s global culinary experiences and their Indian roots.

May 2, 2024 | browngirlmagazine.com | Asha Rao

8 min read Trigger warning: this article contains material related to sexual assault. Discretion is advised. If these topics cause emotional, mental, or physical distress, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Brown Girl Magazine had the chance to sit down with author, Sajni Patel.

Mar 17, 2024 | browngirlmagazine.com | Asha Rao

10 min read Nirali Chauhan (she/her) is a first-generation Gujarati American, medical student and certified meditation teacher living in Chicago. Known for her appearance on “The Great American Baking Show,” Chauhan is overcoming a past traumatic brain injury (TBI), the consequence of a roadside accident. While on a healing journey herself, she is also passionate about helping others on their personal journeys of healing and joy.