AUG 2020 - DEC 2020
Volume 1: The Beginning
The beginning is freeing. It is a world of unlimited possibilities and action for the sake of action - nothing is forced or derived. A fresh perspective. A brand new chapter. Day 1. Introducing Volume 1 of The Indian Standard.
mental health stories to & from south asians
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sanatana dharma to & from south asians
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spirituality to & from south asians
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astrology to & from south asians
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education to & from south asians
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community to & from south asians
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films to & from south asians
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mental health stories to & from south asians ∙ sanatana dharma to & from south asians ∙ spirituality to & from south asians ∙ astrology to & from south asians ∙ education to & from south asians ∙ community to & from south asians ∙ films to & from south asians ∙
Volume 1 | Issue 1
AUGUST 2020
The August issue of The Indian Standard surrounds the anxiety of starting new things. It features the popular Instagram influencer, Afshan Nasseri, along with Sid Chawla, Arnold Revant and Sahil Patel. This magazine attempts to bring mental health to the forefront of your mind by narrow focusing on the mind, body and soul.
Volume 1 | Issue 2
SEPTEMBER 2020
The September issue of The Indian Standard surrounds the rollercoaster of emotions all of us experience. It features the Instagram influencer, Shruti, along with Vybhav Kaushik, Sanjana Nayak and Tej Patel. This artist issue's purpose is to provide an understanding that life is not easy for anyone, not even the people you follow on Instagram, therefore treat everyone with the same respect you expect for yourself. After all, life is supposed to be fun... we live in one giant amusement park.
Volume 1 | Issue 3
October 2020
The October issue of The Indian Standard revolves around the idea that we can no longer shut our eyes and wish for our dread to be over - problems do not vanish. It features the popular Instagram influencer, Mira Patel, along with Neha Kapil and Gowtham Jeyanathan. I discuss how life has many obstacles and avoiding those hurdles will catch up to you.
Volume 1 | Issue 4
November 2020
The November Issue of The Indian Standard revolves around the idea while we have different paths and stories, the Indian-American in this generation can come together in unity. We all have our own unique thread and none of them are the same. different paths, same story, one destination: togetherness. It features Instagram influencer, Swarnaa Rajalingam, along with Zenab Kashif, Devina Gohil, and more. I argue that we as individuals are merely threads that weave together to build a rich South Asian American Community.
Volume 1 | Issue 5
December 2020
The December Issue of The Indian Standard revolves around the idea of being brown in America. There are many hardships when it comes to our culture and religion and it can really diminish our spirit when it comes to being proud of our skin tone. This issue features Thanuska Subramaniam, Sravya Kalyanapu, Tulsi Thakor, Kiran Rajan, and many more as they discuss their mental health journey and how it affects their individual purpose.