Neha Negandhi

Trends: Modern Matchmaking

For most Indians, marriage is an important milestone in fulfilling one’s destiny, a sacred pact that is laden with the weight of a centuries old culture. What is passé, however, are arranged—read parentally approved—marriages. So where does a young (or not-so-young) South Asian turn to while searching for a life partner? Where one searches for […]

Spotlight: Taking Yoga to Police Officers and More

Rutu Chaudhari’s ‘The Dharma Project’ seeks to universalize yoga in America, where it is often confined to people who are “white, skinny, and upper-class.” In the process, she also seeks to transform the image of yoga—from one that is associated merely with body-bending exercises to one where it is seen in its ancient, classical aspect—as […]

AIM for Seva Atlanta annual gala charms audience with comedian Rajiv Satyal

The All India Movement for Seva held its annual gala fundraiser in Atlanta with entertainment from the nationally known comedian, Rajiv Satyal, on November 18, 2016. The event at Ashiana Banquet Hall in Global Mall attracted 160 attendees. The goal is to support 3 chatralayas (Free Student Homes, FSH, educational residential facilities for India’s underprivileged school children) […]

Food: Making Cooking Cool

From Nigella Lawson to Masterchef, it seems the world cannot get enough of televised cooking shows. But for some years now, there have been more nimble alternatives on the Internet, offering any ambitious amateur chef the chance to access a vast digital audience. One example is Henna Bakshi, 23, who rustles up quick, flavorsome, and […]

TiEcon Southeast: An Action-Packed Day for Entrepreneurs

Keynote speaker Sid Mookerji. (Photo: Bytegraph) “Building a business is good, but a successful business must have an exit strategy,” was the resounding message at the 2016 The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Southeast conference. TiE Atlanta’s annual hallmark conference creates a one-day incubus for networking, idea circulation, and opportunity for collaboration. Held at the Westin Atlanta […]

Chai Pani restaurateur premieres documentary Cutting Chai

Two years in the making, the 45-minute culinary travel documentary Cutting Chai, made by the Chai Pani (CP) restaurant team, premiered at the 40th anniversary Atlanta Film Festival on March 10, 2016, appropriately enough, at Ponce City Market. A reception before the screening featured Indian-spiced movie popcorn, Indian-inspired gin and cardamom cocktails, and classic Indian […]

Entrepreneurs Roundtable with new Indian Consul General in Atlanta

evening, Atlanta business leaders gathered for an exclusive entrepreneurs’ roundtable for investment and trade between India and Georgia. The roundtable was organized by Nitin Shah, CEO of Embassy Bank. The chief guest for the occasion was the newly-appointed Consul General of India in Atlanta, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan. [Left] Business leaders from Atlanta’s Indian community gathered […]

Atlanta leaders show dance skills, raise $200k for Vibha Vibe 2019

The third annual Vibha Vibe: Dancing for a Cause was held on April 20, 2019 at The Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia. After months of learning all the right moves, “celebrity” dancers showcased their high-voltage dance routines to a sold-out, 360+ crowd. The dance competition was modeled after TV’s Dancing with the Stars. Twisting, […]

Sabyasachi Collections showcased at ‘Ramp it up for Raksha

Combine fun and fashion, spice it with a worthy charity and you’ve got a designer saree showcase benefiting the nonprofit organization, Raksha. Barkha Jayaswal, owner of Bollywood Closet boutique, Sumeta Satija, choreographer/creative director, and Pooja Kapoor Badlani, jewelry designer for Elegante, joined forces for an afternoon fashion-focused fundraiser on March 28. “Ramp it Up for […]