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Arts and Culture

Remembering Native American Artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

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Indian Madonna Enthroned, 1974 (All Photos By Gail)

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a pioneering Native American artist and activist, passed away on January 24, 2025, after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. She had just celebrated her 85th birthday.

An enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Smith was renowned for her dynamic artworks that intricately mapped the Native American experience, blending abstraction, collage, and mixed media to address themes of identity, oppression, and environmental issues.

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McFlag, 1996
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Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Frank Buffalo Hyde, In-Appropriate #1

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In-Approprite #1 (2013), the pointed title of this Pop-style painting by Native American artist Frank Buffalo Hyde, calls out the type of cultural appropriation sometimes perpetrated by celebrities in the name of fashion or riding a trend. Buffalo Hyde based his painting on No Doubt’s 2012 music video for “Looking Hot.”
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Elevating Cocktail Culture with the Mind Behind Gabru Bar at Desi Contemporary Indian Casual

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By Mohit Nagrath, Co-Founder — Desi Contemporary Indian Casual & Gabru Bar

When you operate a restaurant and bar, the two functions are inextricably linked. Guests who order a cocktail with their dinner want the flavors and ideas to complement each other. At the same time, you must ensure that they can exist independently. Some guests may not drink or simply won’t want a cocktail with their meal, while others may come in just to enjoy the atmosphere and an adult beverage. This is why our cocktail and mocktail menu at Desi Contemporary Indian Casual and Gabru Bar, located in downtown Campbell in the California Bay Area, is designed to complement our restaurant’s menu while also offering a vibrant and unique experience to each customer.
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Music, Pop Culture

Enjoy an Evening of Desi Music and Indian Culture with Concert for Cause

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Namaste Global is excited to present a Dhamaka event, Concert for Cause, to be held in Livingston, NJ on March 25th in support of various neighborhood charities. The evening’s featured musical entertainment is Palmer Drive Melodies, a powerful emerging Desi band. Under the direction of Srini Salandra, Palmer Drive Melodies will showcase an unforgettable evening of melodious desi music, accompanied by an engaging stage presentation for a fun and fully-immersive experience in India culture. Continue reading Enjoy an Evening of Desi Music and Indian Culture with Concert for Cause →

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Product Review: Green Tomato Pickle By Tiffin Asha

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Are you an adventurous eater? I sure am. Of all the ethnic foods that I love to eat, nothing has quite as distinctive a spice profile as the cuisine of India. It’s not just about the taste, it’s about the aroma — about the very being-ness of the food. What if there were a condiment you could add to foods to give them that Indian spice profile and crave-able flavor without having to hit up the exotic spice market and then spend all day in the kitchen? You would want to know about it, amiright? Please let me introduce you to Tiffin Asha’s Green Tomato Pickle condiment or, as I like to call it, Indian Food in a Jar.

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