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A Thermos of Chai and Memories of Childhood

By Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed A thermos of chai. Seemingly simple yet a symbol of tradition, love and memories of a beautiful childhood. Growing up, we were the family that would often carry a thermos of chai on long road trips and family outings. If we were driving more than 45 minutes

Owning Your Finances After Divorce

Owning Your Finances After Divorce – By Priyanka Trivedi Shah Divorces are not easy to deal with. The end of a relationship can be an emotional and traumatic havoc. You may feel overwhelmed or tormented about such a big change in your life. Depending on the circumstances it can feel

Making Charitable Giving a Family Affair

By Sharmila Rao Thakkar Co-director, South Asian Philanthropy Project and Family Foundation Program Staff No matter what age your kids are, this time of year feels like a new beginning, with back to school, new routines, schedules and activities, perhaps work projects, and fall and winter holiday planning.  What this