Met Gala 2025: Black Dandyism Meets South Asian Glamour
Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani made their long-awaited debuts, while jewelry and accessories took center stage.
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How the West Stole Indian Fashion
Muslin. Cashmere. Paisley. Europe didn’t just loot from the subcontinent — it built empires off its artistry.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2025
This March, dive into our stories about women in all their multitudes. Goddess. Mother. Sister. Saint. Icon.
South Asian Love Stories: 2025
From the love story that changed mental healthcare to the impact of ‘One Day,’ dive into our top stories on love in all its forms.
Celebrating Black History Month: 2025
Tracing the historic ties between Black and South Asian communities — beyond borders and timelines.
Celebrating Lunar New Year: 2025
From Indo-Chinese food to ‘Harold & Kumar,’ explore 15 stories that highlight the unexpected connections between South and East Asian cultures.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Entertainment Stories of 2024
The best of film, TV, music, and theater: All We Imagine As Light, that Asoka trend, One Day, and more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Profiles of 2024
Dive headfirst into the raw, unfiltered perspectives of restaurateur Vikas Khanna, actor Tabu, chef Dylan Bachelet, tech memer Dr. Parik Patel, and more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 True Crime Stories of 2024
Murders, hate crimes, and the search for justice — from the Dotbusters to the Kolkata Horror.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Health Stories of 2024
The South Asian aging paradox, the miracle of Boroline, why South Asian women disproportionately suffer from anemia, and more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 History Stories of 2024
How Tamil spread around the world, Europe claimed Indian math, an eclipse ended a genocide, and much more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Business Stories of 2024
From Toyota Camry to Coke Studio, these were the top stories on the brands and market trends that had our readers hooked.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Culture Stories of 2024
From why the region is the mother of maximalism to the appropriation of the dupatta, our best stories on the trends, practices, and beliefs that shape us.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2024
From how Samahan became a global sensation to how a bowl of fruit became a love language, these were the food stories our readers and editorial team devoured.
2024’s Biggest Moments for South Asians Globally
The year, wrapped.
All We Imagine As Light, Girls Will Be Girls, Laapataa Ladies
Dive into the 2024 Indian films capturing global attention and our interviews with the filmmakers.
Oranges: How a Himalayan Citrus Colored the West
The 8 million-year-old journey of a fruit that changed how we eat, speak, and see.
Celebrating Diwali: 2024
Ten must-read stories to enrich your festive season.
Halloween 2024: South Asian Edition
Fifteen must-read stories for this spooky season.
Why Trump is Gaining Ground With Indian American Men
A new survey finds the Republican Party has made significant inroads with U.S.-born, under-40 Indian males.
India Arrests Ex-R.G. Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh
The CBI detained the head of the state-run hospital, where a resident doctor was raped and murdered, for corruption.
Celebrating Labor Day 2024
Ten of our best stories on South Asian workers and their history around the world.
Avani Lekhara Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Two Paralympic Golds
The 22-year-old won the 10m air rifle at the 2024 Games, with compatriot Mona Agarwal taking home the bronze.
Thousands March on India’s Independence Day to Demand Justice for Kolkata Doctor
The 31-year-old medical worker’s rape and murder has led some to ask: “Are we really free?”
Remembering Partition and Independence, 77 Years On
Fifteen in-depth stories about the event that forever changed the subcontinent.
Indian Medical Workers Demand Justice for Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder
Doctors have gone on strike and allege officials tried to cover up the tragedy.
British South Asian Security Guard Saves Two in London Stabbing
Abdullah, 29, intervened when a man attacked an 11-year-old girl and her mother.
Arshad Nadeem Wins Olympic Gold in Javelin, Neeraj Chopra Clinches Silver
The Pakistani ace ended his country’s 32-year Olympic medal drought, while the 2020 Olympic gold medalist came second.
Vinesh Phogat Appeals Disqualification From Olympic Gold Medal Match
The wrestler was the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final, but left without a medal. She’s hoping to now get silver.
Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz as Vice President
The Minnesota governor has become a household name for calling Republicans “weird.”
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister
Her father’s legacy gave her power. Her inability to cede it led to her downfall.
Kamala Harris is Officially the Democratic Nominee for President
The U.S. Vice President is the first Indian and first Black woman to be on a major party’s national ticket.
“Is She Indian or Is She Black?”
Donald Trump claimed Kamala Harris was “always Indian” and recently “turned” Black. Both communities are neither surprised, nor amused.
Manu Bhaker Makes History as First Indian to Win Two Medals at One Olympic Games
The air pistol shooter now has two bronzes to her name.
Kamala Harris Closes in on Donald Trump in New Polls
The Vice President is tied with her Republican rival a week into her presidential bid, several new polls show.
Joe Biden Endorses Kamala Harris for President in Historic Move
Revisit our stories on the U.S. Vice President as she reenters the spotlight for the 2024 presidential race.
Celebrating Pride Month: 2024
This June, dive into 15 stories about queer South Asian icons, history, and culture.
Met Gala 2024: South Asians, and Color, Return
Alia Bhatt won “The Garden of Time” amid beige overload and 2023's black-and-white Lagerfeld theme.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2024
This May, a roundup of 15 stories that celebrate South Asian American life, culture, innovation, and history.
Oscars 2024: All the South Asian Moments
‘Oppenheimer’ swept the awards in a show with multiple snubs. It also featured an iconic presenter, Cadbury, and Wes Anderson’s first win.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2024
This March, dive into our stories about women in all their multitudes. Astronaut. Friend. Goddess. Mother. Sister. Saint. Icon.
South Asian Love Stories: 2024
From whether romantic kissing originated in India to the queer legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ dive into our favorite stories on love in all its forms.
Celebrating Lunar New Year: 2024
Fifteen stories on the interconnected histories of China, South Korea, Malaysia, and South Asia — from the creation of Indo-Chinese food to anti-Asian U.S. immigration policy.
Celebrating Black History Month: 2024
Revisit the often-overlooked, intertwined histories of Black and South Asian communities.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Profiles of 2023
Dive into what makes others tick, featuring Sima Aunty, Tan France, Padma Lakshmi, Richa Moorjani, Zarna Garg, Gaurav Gupta, and more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 History Stories of 2023
How Yale was built on stolen riches, why India is half an hour off global time zones, the war heroes of Catherine Duleep Singh and Noor Inayat Khan, and much more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 True Crime Stories of 2023
Scams, murders, and intrigue — featuring Saravana Bhavan, Mother Teresa, Sathya Sai Baba, and more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Health Stories of 2023
Why South Asians still aren’t working out enough, caring for elders, the hoopla over ashwagandha, and much more.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Politics Stories of 2023
From exploring whether Yale discriminates against Asian Americans to Kissinger’s legacy in Bangladesh, this year’s top articles on politics and policies.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Business & Tech Stories of 2023
From Humans of Bombay to Barbie, these were the top articles of the year on companies and market trends.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Culture Stories of 2023
From why so many South Asian men are mama’s boys to the lost ritual of soi patano, the best stories on the trends, practices, and beliefs that shape us.
The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Entertainment Stories of 2023
From the Mindy Kaling effect to how the Oscars flubbed its “Naatu Naatu” performance, these were our top film, TV, music, and comedy stories of the year.
The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2023
From the intertwined history of Indian and Ethiopian food to how cha became chai, these were the food stories our readers and editorial team devoured.
Halloween 2023: South Asian Edition
Fifteen of our best stories for the spooky season.
Remembering 9/11
Ten stories on how September 11 impacted the world, from the occupation of Afghanistan to anti-Muslim and -Sikh hate crimes.
Celebrating Labor Day 2023
India Lands on the Moon, First to Reach Lunar South Pole
The achievement represents a new global pecking order.
Remembering Partition and Independence, 76 Years On
Fifteen in-depth stories about the historical event that forever changed the subcontinent.
Celebrating Pride Month: 2023
This June, dive into 15 stories about queer South Asian history, icons, and culture.
Met Gala 2023: A Controversial Theme, with Few South Asians
Fashion’s most famous night featured a divisive, black-and-white theme. Its guest list of South Asians was even more limited.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2023
This May, a roundup of 15 stories that celebrate South Asian American life, love, culture, and history.
Oscars 2023: All the South Asian Moments
This was a historic year with several wins, iconic presenters, and a musical performance many can’t forget.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2023
This March, read some of our best stories on female South Asian icons across film, music, food, business, comedy, and more.
Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2023
From the love story of Princess Diana and Hasnat Khan to the queer legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ dive into our favorite stories on love in all its forms.
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.
Our Top 10 Politics Stories: 2022
Dive into how much British colonization cost the Indian subcontinent, what the Koh-i-noor really represents, South Asian migrant worker deaths at the World Cup, and more.
Our Top 10 Business and Technology Stories: 2022
From how Cartier built an empire by incorporating Eastern designs and the NBA’s big play for India, these were our top business and tech stories of 2022.
Our Top 15 Culture Stories: 2022
From why eating with your hands persisted in South Asia to why the West is afraid of color, these were the top stories on the South Asian practices, beliefs, and history that shape what we believe and do.
Our Top 15 Entertainment Stories: 2022
From why Parminder Nagra should have been a superstar to the rise of pan-Indian films and ‘RRR,’ delve into the film, TV, and celebrity stories our readers and editorial team loved.
Our Top 10 Food Stories: 2022
From the rise of Bhut jolokia, or the ghost pepper, to why Best Of lists often snub South Asian restaurants, these were the stories our readers and editorial team couldn't get enough of.
The Legacy of British Colonization in South Asia
Sixteen stories about the British empire, the royal family, and how they changed the subcontinent.
Remembering Partition and Independence, 75 Years On
Ten in-depth stories about the historical event that forever changed the subcontinent.
What Mohammed Zubair’s Arrest Means for Press Freedom
The arrest of the co-founder of an Indian fact-checking website is the latest incident in declining press freedom in the subcontinent.
Indian American Congress Members Weigh in on the Nation’s Biggest Issues
We spoke with U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, and Raja Krishnamoorthi about Roe v. Wade, combating inflation, and how the “Samosa Caucus” got its name.
Celebrating Pride Month: 2022
This June, a roundup of 15 stories from our archives about queer South Asian history, icons, and culture.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2022
Simone Ashley on Who Gets to Be Seen as Sexy and Desirable
The Bridgerton star chats about shifting narratives, *that* haldi scene, and why she keeps her Kate Sharma-inspired playlist close to her chest.
Celebrating Dalit History Month: 2022
In celebration of Dalit’s History Month, here are some of our stories on Dalit history, culture, politics, literature, film, and more.
Love is Blind’s Sita Aunty Shares Her Secret to a Successful Marriage
Shake’s mother, the dating reality show’s unlikely hero, explains her secret to a successful marriage (hint: it isn’t meeting someone on a reality show).
Charithra Chandran on the Bridgerton Moment that Made Her Tear Up
The 25-year-old British Tamil actor shares how the Regency-era show has accelerated inclusive casting, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and more.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on ‘Turning Red,’ Her First Disney Pixar Film
The actor, who plays Priya, shares how she approaches voice acting, why the mother-daughter bond is so special, and the importance of diversity in animation.
What Sarita Choudhury Wants You to Know About ‘And Just Like That’
The actor sat down to chat about her favorite scenes from the show, the Diwali episode, and how she never had a ‘Mississippi Masala’ for herself.
Celebrating Women's History Month: 2022
This March, read some of our best stories on icons across film, music, food, business, comedy, and more.
Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2022
From Black and Brown love to how South Asians fell in love with Korean dramas, dive into our favorite stories this season of romance.
For Stars of Aladdin’s Historic Broadway Run, “It Doesn’t End with Us”
Shoba Narayan and Michael Maliakel shared why the musical has Disney’s highest bar sales, how they influenced the choreography, and what’s next.
Celebrating Black History Month: 2022
To mark the start of Black History Month, we revisit the often-overlooked and intertwined histories between Black and South Asian communities.
For The Great British Baking Show's Crystelle Pereira, Passion Means More Than Perfection
We sat down with the finalist to chat about focaccia, the one spice she can’t live without, why she didn’t kiss Mr. Spatula, and what’s next.
Danish Baig, 27, Among Ten Dead at Astroworld
The Pakistani American from Euless, Texas died while saving his fiancée, who had to be hospitalized. The two were among dozens injured or killed at the event.
“We Have All Failed the Afghan People”: A Conversation on Afghanistan
We spoke with political analyst Mariam Jalalzada and migration expert Shahla Naimi on what comes next for the nation and its people.
Memories of Partition, from Our Readers
We asked The Juggernaut readers to share their family’s memories of Partition. These are their stories, in their words.
Our Stories on Afghanistan
As we work to center Afghan voices and commission pieces with their words, revisit our stories from our archives.
20 Films and Shows to Watch During Pride Month
From Bollywood to art cinema, these movies and TV shows celebrate queer characters and storylines.
Celebrating Pride: 2021
This June, a roundup of 15 stories from our archives about queer Brown history, icons, and culture from South Asia and around the world.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
This May, a roundup of 15 stories from our archives that celebrate Asian American life, love, culture, and history.
Valarie Kaur: “Grieve with Us, Stand with Us, Reach Out to Us”
The civil rights lawyer, filmmaker, and Sikh American activist speaks out about the recent Indianapolis shooting, which killed four Sikh Americans.
Celebrating Women's History Month: 2021
This Women’s History Month, read some of our best stories on icons across politics, music, food, art, business, comedy, and more.
Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2021
From interracial relationships to 18th-century Urdu poetry to an ode to the guava, dive into our favorite stories about love.
Celebrating Black History Month
Meet the South Asian Members of the Biden-Harris Administration
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have selected at least 25 South Asian Americans to work with them.
2020 in Review: Our Top 10 Stories on Food
Our most drool-worthy food features from the year.
The Apps That Got Us Through 2020
We couldn’t get enough of these mobile apps during a very strange, somewhat lonely year.
Our Top 15 Stories of 2020
The most-read articles this year.
The Best Books We Read in 2020
The Juggernaut team brings you our favorite reads of the year.
Ten of our Favorite Drinks for the Holidays
Sweet and milky, warm and spicy, or berry-licious and boozy — we have all your holiday drink needs covered.
Our Favorite Skincare Products in 2020
We asked our team for the best skincare products they used this year — here’s what they said.
How Three South Asian Chefs Celebrate Thanksgiving
From pumpkin biryani to sweet potato samosas, here are some of their favorite culinary traditions.
Our Ten Favorite Biryanis to Plate this Thanksgiving
Will it be light and fresh veg biryani, divine seafood biryani, or nutty lamb biryani? The final pick is yours.
The Juggernaut Diwali Gift Guide: Our Best Picks Under $100
Unique presents for the holiday season — for anyone on your list.
In an Election of Many Firsts, Kamala Harris Elected VP
Amid a pandemic, America propeled Biden and Harris to the top political offices in 2020, the highest voter turnout year yet.
The Best Bollywood Films for Halloween
For the spooky month, our recommendations of the spookiest thrillers and horror films Bollywood has to offer.
Dating is a “Hot Mess,” Says Vyasar From Indian Matchmaking
The Texas college counselor argues that, while dating, people have only one job: be real.
For Ankita of “Indian Matchmaking,” Honesty is the Best Policy
The Delhi-based entrepreneur says if you’re not going to be honest to yourself, you’ll end up in a soup.
Aparna Dishes Truths About “Indian Matchmaking”
The Houston lawyer shot to fame for her one-liners and brutal honesty — but she’s fine if you forget her in six months.
Behind the Scenes with “Indian Matchmaking” Creator Smriti Mundhra
The executive producer and filmmaker talks about the reactions to the first season and what’s next.
“Everyone Can Do Something”
Entrepreneur Meena Harris talks about Black Lives Matter and her latest book: no one can do everything, but every person can play a role in effecting change.
Revisiting the Model Minority Myth, 20 Years Later
Two decades after the publication of ‘The Karma of Brown Folk,’ Vijay Prashad revisits his seminal book and advocates for concrete change today.
The Fearsome Yakku of Sri Lanka
In Sinhalese culture, yakku are demons that haunt people as they die. We revisit their history.
Editorial: What the New York Times Gets Wrong About Caste
In an interview with the New York Times, ex-Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi attributes her success to her "conservative Brahmin" upbringing. Why did it deserve mention at all — either from the Times or Nooyi?
