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Braj is a soft space for British South Asian women to reconnect with themselves. We make journals, zines, and gentle content for the woman finding her voice again. Born from heartbreak. Rooted in healing.
How you can slowly become more vegetarian
How you can slowly become more vegetarian

At the end of National Vegetarian Week, we get advice on how you can continue to add more vegetarian meals into your diet from someone who went from meat lover to proud veggie.

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Food, WellbeingBritish Asian Women's Magazine17 May 2020vegetarianism, veganism, health, wellbeing, conservation, ethical, ethically source, food, national vegetarian week
To celebrate VE Day, 10 interesting facts about how south Asians helped in World War Two
To celebrate VE Day, 10 interesting facts about how south Asians helped in World War Two

To bring to the fore the contributions of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh that helped seal Aliied victory and bring peace, here are 10 facts about south Asians in World War Two.

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News, CultureBritish Asian Women's Magazine8 May 2020VE Day, World War Two, WW2, history, brown historyComment
Eight brands started by south Asians that are selling good and doing good
Eight brands started by south Asians that are selling good and doing good

There are a number of small businesses owned by enterprising south Asians which sell fantastic products and do good either by making the products sustainably or by putting some of their profits towards worthwhile causes.

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Culture, BeautyBritish Asian Women's Magazine5 May 2020ethical, sustainable, clothes, beauty, makeup, south asian, brands, do good, feel good, look good, fashion, shopping
UK to scrap tampon tax
UK to scrap tampon tax

As part of the UK’s 2020 Budget announced Wednesday 11th March by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the tampon tax will be scrapped.

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NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine7 April 2020tampon, tampon tax, UK taxComment
Tesco launches diverse range of skin colour plasters
Tesco launches diverse range of skin colour plasters

In a win for diverse representation, one of the UK’s largest supermarkets, Tesco, has launched plasters in shades ‘medium’ and ‘dark’ to accompany the ‘light’ colour plasters they have always sold.

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NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine4 April 2020Tesco, skin color plaster, skin bandageComment
Best berry lipsticks for olive-toned skin
Best berry lipsticks for olive-toned skin

Picking the right one enlivens south Asian skin and can bring warmth to the face.

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BeautyBritish Asian Women's Magazine19 March 2020make up tips, make up, lipstick, berry lipstick, liquid lipstick, south asian, south asian beauty, plum lipstickComment
Exercises you can do at home during a global pandemic
Exercises you can do at home during a global pandemic

New strict guidelines issued by the government yesterday mean that going to the gym and for exercise classes is not advisable. So instead, we look at different workouts you can do at home to stay fit and bolster your mental health.

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WellbeingBritish Asian Women's Magazine17 March 2020exercise, pilates, yoga, running, gym, weights, cycling, coronavirus, quarantined, lock-down, social distancing, pandemic, homeComment
Simpson's character Apu, to no longer be voiced by Hank Azaria
Simpson's character Apu, to no longer be voiced by Hank Azaria

“Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect. What can you do?”

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Culture, NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine12 March 2020simpsons, cartoonComment
British Asian International Women's Day debate at House of Commons
British Asian International Women's Day debate at House of Commons

For south Asian women, as women of colour, the intersectionality of issues makes it a harder, murkier battle.

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NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine9 March 2020international women's day, IWD, women's day, debate, parliament, government, change, women, politicsComment
BBC south Asian presenter Naga Munchetty in British Vogue...
BBC south Asian presenter Naga Munchetty in British Vogue...

…and she talks about racism.

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NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine2 March 2020BBC, south asian women, britishvogueComment
Disney Junior to launch new show about Indian princess!
Disney Junior to launch new show about Indian princess!

It’s to be voiced by an all-star south Asian cast including Freida Pinto and Jameela Jamil.

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NewsBritish Asian Women's Magazine2 March 2020Disney Junior, Mira royal detective, Leela Ladnier, indian cartoonComment
Review of Mindy Kaling movie, Late Night
Review of Mindy Kaling movie, Late Night

It validates the south Asian women’s office experience.

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CultureBritish Asian Women's Magazine29 February 2020Late Night, indian movies
Why so many British Asians voted Conservative and changed the tide of the December 2019 General Election
Why so many British Asians voted Conservative and changed the tide of the December 2019 General Election

To understand why this happened, it is imperative to first understand the unique place south Asians hold in British society.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine14 February 2020election, voting, vote, brexit, British Asian, Asian, south asian, UK, politicsComment
What is south Asian hair actually like and how can learning this help you care for your hair?
What is south Asian hair actually like and how can learning this help you care for your hair?

To know how best to care for your hair, it is important to first learn about your hair on a follicular level.

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HairBritish Asian Women's Magazine21 January 2020hair, south asian hair, south asian, south asian girls, beauty, beauty tips, tips, haircareComment
What Plaid Cymru is promising to do this General Election
What Plaid Cymru is promising to do this General Election

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. Next up, Plaid Cymru.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine11 December 2019election, UK, women
What the Brexit Party is promising to do for women
What the Brexit Party is promising to do for women

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. Next up, the Brexit Party.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine10 December 2019brexit, women rightsComment
What the Green Party is promising to do for women
What the Green Party is promising to do for women

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. Next up, the Green Party.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine9 December 2019election, women, UK
What the Liberal Democrats are saying they will do for women
What the Liberal Democrats are saying they will do for women

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. Next up, the Liberal Democrats party.

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Election 2019, HealthBritish Asian Women's Magazine9 December 2019Liberal Democrats, women rights, women violence, gay
What the conservative party is promising to do for women
What the conservative party is promising to do for women

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. Next up, the Conservative party.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine9 December 2019conservative party, women rights, racism, LGBTQ, Religion
What the Labour party manifesto is saying they will do for women
What the Labour party manifesto is saying they will do for women

In the lead up to the general election on December 12th, we will be detailing what each of the main political parties are promising to do for women. First up, the Labour party.

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Election 2019British Asian Women's Magazine27 November 2019election, female empowerment, government, news, policies, politics, womenComment
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