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Bikinis, Sundance and Muslim Women in Love

Bikinis, Sundance and Muslim Women in Love

Bikinis, on a Ramp, in Goa Yes, it’s still winter and for many it’s not a time for bikinis. But, it’s never too early to think vacation. In that spirit, India’s first ever Resort Fashion week was held last month in Goa and fashion designer and Republic of Brown reader, Tina Tandon was there and … More…



Bikinis, on a Ramp, in Goa

Bikinis, on a Ramp, in Goa

NY based fashion designer Tina Tandon, was at India’s first Resort Fashion Week last month in Goa.  She sent us this piece from the Street. The ultimate beach town in India, and much sought after New Year’s Eve party place, Goa, now has become the latest destination for International buyers to see the best Indian … More…



Gingger Shankar Blogs Sundance for RoB

Gingger Shankar Blogs Sundance for RoB

We’re excited to have Gingger Shankar blogging Sundance 2012  for Republic of Brown.  She was part of the Sundance Composer’s lab in 2007 and is now part of the Alumni Advisory Board. She is attending this year with her multimedia presentation called Himalaya Song, recently chosen as one of the 10 Best Music Films at … More…



Gingger Shankar blogs Sundance for RoB

Gingger Shankar blogs Sundance for RoB

We’re excited to have Gingger Shankar blogging Sundance 2012  for Republic of Brown. She was part of the Sundance Composer’s lab in 2007 and is now part of the Alumni Board. She is attending this year with her multimedia presentation called Himalaya Song, recently chosen as one of the 10 Best Music Films at Sundance … More…



Kissing, the Meaning of Life and Tina Malhotra

Kissing, the Meaning of Life and Tina Malhotra

You’re a partier, a surfer, a jock, a hippy, a nerd, a cheerleader, in band… you get the idea. It’s high school – a time of angst, amplified if you’re Indian (or part of any tight-knit community and family). But now you’re a grown up, and these childish things are left far behind. Or are … More…