The South Asian Stories You Need To Know.

Celebrating Black History Month: 2023

Revisit the often-overlooked and intertwined histories of Black and South Asian communities.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: 2023

Revisit stories on the interconnected histories between China, South Korea, and South Asia — from the creation of Indo-Chinese food to anti-Asian U.S. immigration policy to more.

Our Top 10 Health Stories of 2022

Why colonization is responsible for your diabetes, the ubiquity of the evening walk, why many quietly suffer with PCOS and endometriosis, and other stories that investigated South Asian health.

Our Top 15 Profiles and Interviews: 2022

Deepika Padukone, Simone Ashley, Indra Nooyi, Jameela Jamil, Sabyasachi, and other icons in their field share their stories, in their own words.

Camelback Ventures is Bringing South Asian Films to Arizona

State tax credits have spurred a $10 million evergreen fund to invest in South Asian projects in Hollywood, and bring them to the Grand Canyon State.

Homeopathy in South Asia: Snake Oil or Salve?

How a German semi-scientific approach to curing disease became big business in the subcontinent.

Subhash Kapoor: Art Dealer by Day, Idol Thief By Night

How the prolific antiquities trafficker hatched a scheme to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars of Asian artifacts — and succeeded.

How FTX’s Ramnik Arora and Nishad Singh Joined SBF's Inner Circle

And how they disappeared after the crypto stock exchange’s collapse.

"Play by Play"

Our October 2021 crossword.

"Kitchen Talk"

Our September 2021 crossword.

"Across the Pond"

Our August 2021 crossword.

"Inner Child"

Our July 2021 crossword.

Why South Asians Love Jane Austen

Family, marriage, and class collisions. The British writer’s novels seem like the perfect subcontinental literary canon. But not for the reasons you might think.

How India Became a Nation of Eggetarians

The egg’s prominence in the Indian vegetarian diet is a point of contention. The perennial question is: are eggs meat?

The Mindy Kaling Effect

The release of ‘Velma’ has reignited discussions about how the actor, writer, and producer portrays South Asian characters on screen. But what does the backlash say about us?

Not All South Asians Like it Hot

How eating spicy food became so intertwined with South Asian identity, and why it’s time to retire the stereotype.

Why South Asians Love Jane Austen

Family, marriage, and class collisions. The British writer’s novels seem like the perfect subcontinental literary canon. But not for the reasons you might think.

Madhur Jaffrey, Always the Perfectionist

The chef, actor, and writer showed the West that Indian cooking was worthwhile and Indian women had bite. And she still has several projects up her sleeve.

Jemima Khan’s So-Called ‘Love Letter’ to Pakistan

While married to Imran Khan, the British socialite was reviled and beloved. With a new film about her time in her adopted country, where does she stand today?

‘Pathaan’ Marks Shah Rukh Khan’s Glorious Return

The star-driven action flick is well worth the wait. Deepika Padukone and John Abraham take it to the next level.

Madhur Jaffrey, Always the Perfectionist

The chef, actor, and writer showed the West that Indian cooking was worthwhile and Indian women had bite. And she still has several projects up her sleeve.

How India Became a Nation of Eggetarians

The egg’s prominence in the Indian vegetarian diet is a point of contention. The perennial question is: are eggs meat?

Not All South Asians Like it Hot

How eating spicy food became so intertwined with South Asian identity, and why it’s time to retire the stereotype.

In Tadka We Trust

Each drop is a sensory universe. Here’s how the technique as old as time came to define South Asian cuisines.

Opinion: Bollywood Nepo Babies Aren’t the Problem

While offering a needed conversation on privilege, the nepotism discourse in India’s film industries has grown stale. Rather, it demands a closer look at changing the system.

Opinion: The World Cup is Over. But What About the Migrant Workers?

The international soccer tournament was supposed to prioritize worker welfare. But over 6,750 South Asians have died since Qatar won its bid in 2010.

Opinion: Eileen Gu and the Hyphenated American Dream

The Chinese American skier’s choice to represent China in the Olympics is thrillingly subversive. But is her story so different from that of our immigrant parents?

Opinion: R.K. Narayan’s Idyllic Malgudi Might Not Be Enough

The famed short story writer created a utopia that rarely mentions caste or politics. It is the place where we may want to escape, but not where we can live.

Jemima Khan’s So-Called ‘Love Letter’ to Pakistan

While married to Imran Khan, the British socialite was reviled and beloved. With a new film about her time in her adopted country, where does she stand today?

Noor Inayat Khan, Unlikely War Hero

Officers believed she was physically and temperamentally unsuited to be a spy. Instead, the British Indian princess outlasted her peers and was a groundbreaking agent of resistance.

Opinion: The World Cup is Over. But What About the Migrant Workers?

The international soccer tournament was supposed to prioritize worker welfare. But over 6,750 South Asians have died since Qatar won its bid in 2010.

How Anti-Asian Bias Came to U.S. Colleges

Asian Americans overwhelmingly support affirmative action. Yet, the anti-Asian college admissions playbook is reminiscent of 1920s anti-Semitic policies.

Madhur Jaffrey, Always the Perfectionist

The chef, actor, and writer showed the West that Indian cooking was worthwhile and Indian women had bite. And she still has several projects up her sleeve.

Raymond Ablack is Heating Up

The actor started on ‘Degrassi’ and made fans swoon in ‘Ginny & Georgia,’ ‘Maid,’ and multiple rom-coms — but he’s still getting used to it.

Deepika Padukone is Ready to Build an Empire

The launch of 82°E, her self-described “self-care” brand, is only the start for the Bollywood superstar.

How Sabyasachi Found Himself

As a young designer at New York Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee was told to go back to India. He returned to one of his favorite cities on his own terms.

Kalpana Chawla, First Indian American Woman in Space

On the 20th anniversary of the Columbia space shuttle disaster, we revisit the legacy of the unlikely astronaut, who has inspired generations.

The Magical Weight Loss Drug No One is Talking About

In June 2021, the FDA approved semaglutide, one of the first drugs specifically designed for weight loss. For some, it’s been a godsend. But is it also promoting fatphobia?

Why Endometriosis Is Often Ignored Among South Asians

Even with debilitating pain and clear symptoms, many South Asians with endometriosis wait years for the diagnosis and treatment that could change their lives.

Colonization Might Be Responsible for Your Diabetes

South Asians are genetically predisposed to diabetes. New research suggests that British Raj-induced famines could be to blame.

Opinion: The World Cup is Over. But What About the Migrant Workers?

The international soccer tournament was supposed to prioritize worker welfare. But over 6,750 South Asians have died since Qatar won its bid in 2010.

Why Many South Asians Never Learn to Swim

South Asians account for a significant number of drowning deaths. So why aren’t more of us learning to swim?

The NBA’s Big Play for India? Ranveer Singh

The basketball league has targeted the country for years. Now, it’s investing in everything from Hindi broadcasts to a Bollywood star — but will it work?

Why Cricket May Finally Make it to the Olympics

The world’s second most popular sport has billions of fans, yet hasn’t been at the Olympics for over 100 years. A new bid might finally change that.