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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

Its Ok Yaar

5 min read

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

4 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

3 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.

Darshan Shah

5 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.

Ruchita Pittala

9 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...

From H4 to Green Card - An Immigrant Founder's Journey

Its Ok Yaar

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.

Darshan Shah

6 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

3 Reasons Why You Procrastinate & How to Stop...

Prasha Dutra

5 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.

samridhisi

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

Its Ok Yaar

6 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

4 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.

Darshan Shah

6 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.

Forgotten Gem of Ancient Indian Wisdom : Panchamrit

healthcoachneha

3 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.

Love in the age of pandemic and visa/travel ban!

jyotsna sinha

6 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.

Riya Kulshrestha

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.

Darshan Shah

5 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?

Riya Kulshrestha

7 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

vidyalal27

4 min read

Munna Bhai aur MBBS, and beyond.

Why does an Indian student choose medicine as a career option? And, is it enough?

Darshan Shah

6 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

Body Shaming & Small Talk in Desi Culture

Pooja Shetty

4 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

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