• Desi Girl Struggles

    “She’s Not Your Rival, She’s Your Reflection”

    Aishwarya and Vipasha are sisters, but their worlds couldn’t be more different. Aishwarya, the older sister, is everything that their parents dreamed of: academically successful, well-behaved, married to a stable and well-respected man, and always seen as the ideal, the one who has it all together. As Vipasha’s parents always say, Aishwarya is the “Yash Raj ki heroine,” the perfect embodiment of success, grace, and traditional values. On the other hand, Vipasha, the younger, is the complete opposite. She’s a wild spirit, living for the present, constantly chasing after excitement, and indulging in a lifestyle that doesn’t fit the mold her family has set for her. She’s white-washed, wanting to…

  • Desi Girl Struggles

    “Why We Tear Each Other Down Instead of Lifting Each Other Up”

    Ruqayya and Ramsha are twin sisters, but not in the usual sense. Their lives have been intertwined since birth, and yet, the comparisons never seem to stop. Growing up in a South Asian family where being perfect was the expectation, Ruqayya always stood out as the one who excelled in everything—academics, social life, and even relationships. On the other hand, Ramsha, though bright and talented in her own way, always seemed to fall short of her family’s expectations. Despite the constant pressure to be like her sister, Ramsha found herself struggling to meet the standards set by her parents and others around her. While Ruqayya’s accomplishments were celebrated, Ramsha’s perceived…