Being Sharmila Tagore
The first Bollywood actor to wear a bikini wasn’t trying to make a statement. That’s what makes her radical.
Isha Banerjee
India Molded Math. Then Europe Claimed It.
We all know the quadratic formula and the Fibonacci sequence. Why don’t we talk about their roots?
R.D. Burman’s Musical Magic
You definitely know his tunes, but do you know him?
How Cricket’s Saurabh Netravalkar Engineers Victory
He’s who your mom compares you to: star cricketer, Oracle engineer, Cornell grad. We asked him his secret to success.
Kamaladevi, the Activist for All
Remembering Kamala Harris’s alleged namesake, whose fight against injustice transcended borders and causes.
The U.S. Cricket Team is Here to Stay
A group of dreamers and part-timers beat some of the world’s best. We asked them how they did it.
The Ambanis: The Making of a Global Brand
India is already the fastest-growing major economy. Its richest family is its next biggest export.
The Indian Americans Voting for Trump
Democrats have always relied on the community’s vote. This election year, that relationship is complicated.
Gaja Gamini is Great, But Not Enough
Aditi Rao Hydari’s back flabs in ‘Heeramandi’ made people feel seen. Yet, body inclusivity for South Asians still feels far off.
Gold Chains for Men Aren’t New
The West deemed jewelry too “effeminate” for South Asian men and too “flashy” for Black men. Now, they’re hopping on the bandwagon.
The Dotbusters Were Not “A Joke”
New Jersey officials downplayed the group’s deadly attacks against Indian Americans. Over 36 years later, little has changed.
The Sari Blouse: Colonial Import or Indian Ingenuity?
Some would have you believe the British introduced the garment. But that’s far from the full story.
Bollywood’s Love Affair with the Love Triangle
Long before ‘Challengers,’ the formulation has given Hindi cinema some of its biggest hits. What makes it so timeless?
Rabindranath Tagore’s Lost Legacy
The Bard of Bengal won a Nobel Prize and global fame. So why do we tend to ignore his relevance today?
Jasmine Flowers Are More Than an Accessory
The delicate white buds have stood the test of time, cementing themselves in pop culture, weddings, mythology, and everyday life.
How Parkchester Became “Little Bangladesh”
The once exclusively white neighborhood is a haven for immigrants. But does its success threaten its future?
Piercings: Tradition for South Asians, Rebellion in the West
For those from the subcontinent, the practice is a given, even for babies. In the West, it’s taboo and reviled. Why?
Jhumkas Are Now Everywhere
For South Asians, the ancient chandelier-shaped earrings have always been a classic. Now, others seem to be joining the party.
The Unlikely Sponsor Behind the New York City Marathon
TCS pours tens of millions of dollars into global marathons every year. That few know what it does or its Indian origins is by design.
