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Welcome to the Blog section of It's Ok Yaar. Through our blogs we try to reflect the different aspects of lives of South Asian Immigrants.
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Over the years we've come to realize that no one will tell our stories and experiences if we don't tell it first. So here's our humble attempt to do so.
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Understanding the US healthcare system: A guide for Indian immigrants
In this guide, we will provide an overview of the US healthcare system, including information on insurance & healthcare providers
Its Ok Yaar
5 min read
7 Tips to Make Friends in a new country
Making friends as an adult in a new country can be challenging. Here are 7 tips on how to make friends in a new country
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
How to Make Passive Income on H-1B Visa
While the H-1B visa is typically associated with full-time employment, there are ways for to generate passive income while in the US.
Its Ok Yaar
3 min read
Desis and the Paradox of choice
Our life is a result of choices we make. though choice is necessary for freedom it is also restrictive. And there by lies the paradox.
Darshan Shah
5 min read
10 Ways To Spice Up Your Marriage!
"Everything was so good before marriage, I miss those days" "Our schedules are so hectic, there's no time for romance !" "It's been more...
Ruchita Pittala
9 min read
From H4 to Green Card - An Immigrant Founder's Journey
In this blog, Silicon valley founder Arjita Sethi, shared her immigrant founder journey - From H4 Visa to Green Card.
Its Ok Yaar
9 min read
Why Desis Love Adjusting?
In this blog, we try to understand why Desis always find themselves in a situation where they have to adjust and is there a solution to this
Darshan Shah
6 min read
3 Reasons Why You Procrastinate & How to Stop...
You're not alone in procrastinating. Unfortunately, procrastination is one of the main reasons why many people don't accomplish their goals.
Prasha Dutra
5 min read
#FOMO and beyond
Fear Of Missing Out also known on the gram as #FOMO is a real issue. Fear is never a good option so let's go from FOMO to JOMO
samridhisi
5 min read
Emotional Blackmail in the Desi Culture
People using Fear, Obligation & Guilt to manipulate you is called Emotional Blackmail. While it happens all over, Indians have mastered it.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Culture Shocks in the USA - 2023
Biggest Culture Shocks Indians face when they first move the US. From small talk to huge food portions to easily available guns.
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
How I overcame Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is that tiny voice in your head that keeps telling you that you’re not good enough. This is how I overcame it.
Darshan Shah
6 min read
Forgotten Gem of Ancient Indian Wisdom : Panchamrit
In this myth-busting guide, health coach Neha Shah shares 4 benefits of the forgotten gem of ancient India - Panchamrit.
healthcoachneha
3 min read
Love in the age of pandemic and visa/travel ban!
How one couple braved long distance relationship, the pandemic, visa status and more for their happily ever after.
jyotsna sinha
6 min read
The stalker in the red cap
Women gain strength from facing years of eve-teasing and cat-calling. This blog explores if we really should have needed this strength.
Riya Kulshrestha
6 min read
The Fear of "Being Average"
The fear of remaining average for all our lives is something that drives us to do extraordinary things. But is it so important?
Darshan Shah
5 min read
Log kya Dekhenge, Log kya Kahenge!
While we keep complaining about the imapact of "Log Kya Kahenge" on Desi lives, here's me sharing ways to navigate it
Riya Kulshrestha
7 min read
Munna Bhai aur MBBS, and beyond.
Why does an Indian student choose medicine as a career option? And, is it enough?
vidyalal27
4 min read
Watching movies on Doordarshan as a kid
Growing up in a middle-class family in a Mumbai chawl, TV was a way for us to learn about the rest of the world. It opened up our minds to a
Darshan Shah
6 min read
Body Shaming & Small Talk in Desi Culture
There are two unsaid rules in my family - you have to make small talk with elders and you can never answer back, never, even if you disagree
Pooja Shetty
4 min read
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