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Parivar Bay Area, the nation’s first South Asia Indian Kinnar and Hijrah centering and led Trans organization made history by opening its first dedicated office doors and becoming the first ever organization to do so in the USA. indiacurrents.com/parivar-bay-ar…

Join us for the spectacular SEF Dandia 2025 in Santa Clara, CA. This exciting event is slated for the 4th of October, 2025. Early Bird tickets start at $22. Get your tickets now - events.sulekha.com/sef-dandia-202…

Dive into a night of rhythmic beats, mesmerizing dance, and enchanting music. This Navratri/Dandiya event is more than just a night party; it’s a celebration of Gujarati culture, brought to life in a live concert that will leave you spellbound.

Think: How does your experience as a South Asian person in the Bay Area offer a fresh lens on issues we all face? Ready to share you story? Apply here - kqed.org/perspectives/p…

What Perspectives is looking for: -Essays on Northern California and state/regional issues -Local stories that connect to broader, universal themes -Observations about everyday life that reveal deeper truths about our society -Thoughtful commentary (no promotions/advocacy)

🎙️ BIG NEWS: We've partnered with @KQED Perspectives! We're excited to help amplify South Asian voices on one of the Bay Area's most trusted platforms. This is your chance to share thoughtful commentary that reflects our community's unique insights.

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Drs Nirmal and Renu have directed "The Brown Heart," a docu-drama that includes interviews with over 40 cardiologists and health experts, as well as personal accounts from individuals and families affected by heart disease.

This World Health Day, your health deserves a seat at the table. Pull up a chair at our Chai & Chat with Dr. Nirmal Joshi and Dr. Renu Joshi—ask your questions live and leave with clarity. 🩺☕

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Why is menopause still a taboo topic when it impacts half the population? In this series, Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney digs into the science, stigma, economics and stories that shape how we understand menopause. Watch her share what she uncovered — and why this work matters.

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Giveaway alert! New subscribers to our India Currents' newsletter (either Daily or Weekly or both) between now (Sept. 17) and Sept. 30 will be entered to win 2 FREE tickets to the Gilroy Gardens to be used anytime this season.

"Listening to these three women share their stories, I felt a renewed sense of wonder at the ways childhood shapes us and how stories shape our childhood," writes Amrita Gandhi. Read more - indiacurrents.com/when-three-bes…

Each of these established writers brings a unique voice to children’s literature, but what connects them is their knowing that stories can create belonging, give courage, and spark laughter.

Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, and Padma Venkatraman will come together on Sep 14 at the South Asian Literature and Arts Festival for an afternoon panel: "Tales that Transcend."