The Mridangam is a percussion instrument used in Carnatic music. It is commonly made from jackfruit wood and animal skin, and can be heard in music from Hindu and Tamil cultures.
The Nadaswaram is a wind instrument used in classical music from Southern India and Sri Lanka. The instrument is double-reeded and can be made from different types of wood or metal. It is known for its loudness and use in Hindu weddings.
Episode of Off the Cuff, a talk show on Bolly 92.3 FM hosted by Namrita Yuhanna. In this segment, she interviews renowned Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor about his culinary journey, his international influence, and the evolution of Indian cuisine. The conversation blends food, culture, and identity, offering a glimpse into how South Asian media connects global voices with local Bay Area audiences.
Pakistan Times is a community newspaper serving the Pakistani American and broader South Asian population in Northern California. Founded in the early 1990s, it covers local Bay Area events, business, culture, and diaspora issues, alongside national and international news from Pakistan. The publication has played a key role in connecting the Pakistani community through both print and digital formats, offering coverage of cultural festivals, civic engagement, and community milestones.
Its Bay Area edition is part of a long-running Pakistan Times media tradition that began as an English-language newspaper in Pakistan in 1947, later evolving to serve diaspora communities across North America. In California, Pakistan Times remains one of the few Pakistani-led outlets amplifying local immigrant voices, promoting civic awareness, and fostering cross-cultural understanding within the broader South Asian media landscape.
