
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.

Love Is Blindās Deepti Vempati on Her Next Relationship: āI Shouldnāt Have to Babysit Someone Emotionallyā
The season 2 favorite addresses her āfriendshipā with Shake, what she wants going forward, and whether she still thinks love is truly blind.
Mar 9, 2022

āBridgertonā Is Nowhere Near Perfect on Race, but Itās Still a Step Forward
I wanted more explanations of how race factored into this society and what Queen Charlotteās position actually did for people of color.
Jan 15, 2021

Unless Youāre Brown, āIndian Matchmakingā Is Not Yours to Criticize
Yes, arranged marriages can be problematic, but last time I checked, your culture was far from perfect.
Aug 7, 2020