Punjabi

I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my hair.

As the daughter of immigrants, this memory produces conflicting feelings. Now aware of the historical context of imperialism and appropriation that my heritage country has suffered, is it not okay for my non-Indian friends to wear my clothes as costumes?

When evaluating the “authenticity” of these foods, we should judge them on their own merit and not arbitrarily compare them to their nondiasporic counterparts.

Punjabi Dhaba Indian Eatery, a new restaurant that features authentic Punjabi dishes, opened at 2521 Durant Ave. March 1.