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Who We Are

DesiCollective tells stories about the South Asian diaspora by exploring social issues that impact multiethnic,  multicultural communities through the lens of social justice, politics, and the arts.


Video & Podcasts

We use creative media to share stories, both serious and fun, about our community. 

Stories

We report on the people, issues and events that shape our lives.


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Chai with Sahelis

A reporting project on domestic violence and the phenomenon of transnational abandonment among South Asians becomes a storytelling project to advance change. 

Our Climate is Changing. Why Aren't We?

Bay Area Climate Reality Activists discuss climate change and how to prepare for it

SHORT TAKES - First time South Asian political contenders run for public office

A record number of  South Asians ran for political office in Election 2020. Meet some of them!

AWARDS

We are Winning Awards & Grants!

USC Center for Health Journalism announces $25,000 in reporting grants from 2022 California Impact Fund

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Immigration

Social Justice

Immigration

This Immigrant Life & Other Stories

Health

Social Justice

Immigration

COVID Slams Ethnic Minorities

Social Justice

Social Justice

Social Justice

The Tough Stuff

Community

Community

Social Justice

Stories from the Desi Diaspora 

Politics

Community

Politics

Desis In The House

Identity

Community

Politics

Stories About Being Indian  and American

Arts

Elections

Elections

Books, Art, Food, Performance 

Elections

Elections

Elections

Why Your Vote Matters 

Census

Elections

Census

Where Do You Fit In?

Our Team

Meera Kymal

Anjana Nagarajan Butaney

Anjana Nagarajan Butaney

Meera writes about social issues that impact minority communities. She believes that powerfully told stories drive civic engagement and help communities to thrive. She works with creative collaborators to develop content for digital media platforms.  Meera also is the Contributing Editor at India Currents, a Bay-area based ethnic media publication.

Anjana Nagarajan Butaney

Anjana Nagarajan Butaney

Anjana Nagarajan Butaney

Anjana is an eternal idealist who believes in the power of engagement and dialog in exploring human connection. She aspires to tell the stories that challenge what we think we know about our world. She is interested in strengthening communities by exploring the intersection of politics, science & technology, gender equality, social justic

Anjana is an eternal idealist who believes in the power of engagement and dialog in exploring human connection. She aspires to tell the stories that challenge what we think we know about our world. She is interested in strengthening communities by exploring the intersection of politics, science & technology, gender equality, social justice and health. She believes in storytelling as a medium to create awareness, empathy and empowerment.

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USC Annenberg School of Health Journalism

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