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7 Ways to Minimize Holiday Conflict

By MySahana.org Holidays can be a stressful time for many. These visits may not always look like the Hallmark cards or the commercials that plague the TV for weeks prior to the holidays. Everyone may not necessarily be happy, joyful and on their best behavior. South Asians may be worried

Bullying in India: A Mother Raises Questions on Raising Boys

By: Uma Mahadevan-Dasgupta Opinion Piece The recent reports of bullying at the Sainik School in Tilaiya, Jharkhand seem somehow all the more shocking because this time, the incident has been recorded on video. Instead of merely reading the victim’s account and feeling upset about it, we are forced to actually witness

Easy Pea Pilaf: Save money tonight

By Rubina Ahmed-Haq I don’t usually write about recipes, but I thought this was a good one that not only saves money but is very easy to make. Its a pea pilaf and it is a delish’ side dish with any curry or bbq meat.  The spices can be expensive