Varsha Jhanak

Oct 29, 2024 | planomagazine.com | Varsha Jhanak

In rural South India, Prisha Bhat’s grandmother faced a harsh reality familiar to many people in the region: the devastating impact of drought. Despite the overwhelming monsoon rains, long bouts of drought can cause arsenic pollution. According to the National Library of Medicine, rice plants under drought stress become susceptible to arsenic uptake and accumulation because genes involved in arsenic uptake and transport may be unregulated and expressed more frequently.

Sep 30, 2024 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Varsha Jhanak

The Indian samosa. The Japanese gyoza. The Spanish empanada. The Polish pierogi. Although it is mainly known for its Chinese variant, many other cultures have their own dumplings. “There’s no romantic notion that I wanted, but it evolved into something like that,” Hello Dumpling founder and owner June Chow says. “The business idea was [to make dumplings], but I drew from a passion, from a food that came from my childhood… I’ve said this numerous times that there’s dumplings in every single culture.

Aug 29, 2024 | offrecord.blog | Varsha Jhanak

One of the year’s standout releases, Private Blizzard, the debut album by Dhruv, is a captivating examination of emotional depth and personal development that combines reflective lyrics with a blend of traditional and modern sounds. Five years after his viral hit double take, artist Dhruv released his debut album, Private Blizzard. This 12-song album produced by JT Daly takes listeners through a journey of emotional turmoil, loneliness and grief.

Aug 27, 2024 | prestonhollow.advocatemag.com | Abbie Fleeman |Kelsey Shoemaker |Aysia Lane |Varsha Jhanak

Dogs Matter partners with Dallas Pets Alive! to foster dogs whose owners are in addiction treatment By Abbie Fleeman|August 27th, 2024| The muralist behind Northaven Trail Bridge’s art By Kelsey Shoemaker|August 27th, 2024| NorthPark’s JOEY Dallas has a globally-inspired menu By Aysia Lane|August 27th, 2024| How a Preston Hollow-based nonprofit is working to save giraffes By Varsha Jhanak|August 27th, 2024| St. Mark’s student starts nonprofit aimed to make sports equipment more accessible By...

Aug 27, 2024 | prestonhollow.advocatemag.com | Varsha Jhanak

Ranging from 16-18 feet, giraffes are one of the most recognizable animals on the planet. However, a great deal of people are unaware of the numerous problems these magnificent animals endure in their natural environments. The nonprofit organization Save Giraffes Now (SGN), based in Preston Hollow, works to aid these beautiful creatures. CEO and founder Susan Myers brought her success from multiple careers — from what might feel like several lifetimes — to the nonprofit.