Online monthly Nirali Magazine, which bills itself as “a different kind of (publication) for today’s modern South Asian American woman,” finally ended a lengthy two-month intermission with the release of its latest issue.

Editor-in-chief Ismat Mangla blamed the break in publication on a “storm of issues,” which have since been resolved. This is good news, because the magazine is a worthwhile read, and in its short existence, has managed to break some downright entertaining stories. On top of everything, Art Director Priya Patel’s interface design makes this one of the slickest e-zines around.

And before any of the smart-asses out there decide to berate me via e-mail — yes, I know the magazine is directed toward women. Can’t a brutha’ be up-to-date on the feminine perspective without a bunch of mofo’s getting all up in his grill about it? Geez.

Now I will go back to drinking a domestic beer, killing anything that moves in “Halo 2,” and lounging on the sofa in my boxers. And just for good measure: Maxim, Stuff, ESPN, Playboy, “Girls Gone Wild,” and red meat.