Dear ABCDlady Readers,
Now that spring is here and summer’s just
around the corner, we know your days and nights soon will be filled
with catching the latest blockbuster, savoring glasses of chilled
white wine at outdoor parties and escaping to fabulous tropical
destinations. In this month’s issue, we’re giving you
the low-down on the hottest things to do and see. First, we start
off with the scoop on Water, the provocative new film from
highly acclaimed director, Deepa Mehta. We learn more about the
making of Water and get some interesting insight into what
she thinks Desis need to survive in the filmmaking business.
This summer is sure to include a few family get-togethers,
so we bring you a satirical perspective on the typical
Desi dinner party with a play-by-play of events—everything
from those standard late arrivals to the drawn-out goodbyes at the
door.
Next, we delve into how
to plan the perfect vacation, just in time for those of you
planning those luxurious summer get-aways. We dish on how to choose
a destination, find the best deals, cope with different languages
and food, and explore how South Asians are perceived in a foreign
land. We figured that on your vacation you’ll want to
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look your best while
under the sun, so our Desi
Diva discusses how to smooth your stomach and perfect your polish,
and why sunscreen is a summer must-do.
We also focus on the inherent need among South
Asians to be perfect. First, we discuss the parental angle in The
Evils of Perfectionism. Next, our Love
and Sex expert helps someone cope with the feeling of not measuring
up to a previous girlfriend. We also bring you a piece called Keeping
up with the Patels, a thoughtful tale on the upside and downside
of trying to be better than everyone else.
Finally, check out ABCDlady’s recipes to please mom’s
palate on Mother’s Day.
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Navdeep Kathuria
Editor-in-Chief, ABCDlady
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