Usha Sookai

Dec 13, 2024 | huntspointexpress.com | Usha Sookai

The MTA released its 2025-2029 capital plan in September, which contains ambitious projects like building the newly proposed Interborough Express, replacing old rail cars, and making the Metro-North more environmentally resilient. But most plans impacting the South Bronx were a bit less glamorous, relating to critical infrastructure along bridges, elevated train lines and underground power stations.

Aug 7, 2024 | browngirlmagazine.com | Usha Sookai

3 min read TW: “Sorry for the Inconvenience” contains mentions of emotional abuse, sexual assault, manipulation, chronic illness, hospitalizations, death, self-harm, depression, and suicide.  In “Sorry for the Inconvenience,” Farah Naz Rishi writes a story that many of us know well.

Nov 19, 2023 | browngirlmagazine.com | Usha Sookai

5 min read The “doctor” stereotype is well-known in desi culture. Yet, it coexists with a cultural distrust of medical institutions. Greater awareness and openness about mental health have brought positive change to the South Asian community — more people are seeking mental health care and discussing mental health than ever before. However, there is less conversation on how to access life-saving healthcare.

Aug 6, 2023 | browngirlmagazine.com | Priya Deonarine |Usha Sookai |Sejal Sehmi |Brown Boy

August 6, 2023 5 min read By Priya Deonarine Wedding season is in full swing as the world resets from the coronavirus pandemic that halted mass events for years. Indo Caribbean weddings have rich diversity due to their varying religious and regional intricacies, but are generally large celebrations that require planning, coordination and preparation.

Aug 1, 2023 | browngirlmagazine.com | Dana Mathura |Ashley Ramcharan |Usha Sookai

3 min read “How could the British bring the Indians without the cows?” That’s one of the jokes you’re very likely to hear at comedian Priya Guyadeen’s show. In fact, the 53-year-old just wrapped up a set of shows with her troupe: Cougar Comedy Collective.