
Erum Salam
Erum Salam is a freelance journalist and digital producer at The Guardian. She writes about news, culture, and travel. Her debut novel has yet to be written.
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Love Is Blind’s Deepti Vempati on Her Next Relationship: “I Shouldn’t Have to Babysit Someone Emotionally”
The season 2 favorite addresses her “friendship” with Shake, what she wants going forward, and whether she still thinks love is truly blind.

‘Bridgerton’ Is Nowhere Near Perfect on Race, but It’s Still a Step Forward
I wanted more explanations of how race factored into this society and what Queen Charlotte’s position actually did for people of color.

Unless You’re Brown, ‘Indian Matchmaking’ Is Not Yours to Criticize
Yes, arranged marriages can be problematic, but last time I checked, your culture was far from perfect.
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