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The Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra Bromance

The mutual admiration between the javelin duo and their mothers shows us a different post-Partition reality for the subcontinent.

Kamala Harris’s Laugh Isn’t Baffling At All

The U.S. Vice President’s cackle in the context of what came before.

Raita, the Yogurt Dish that Escapes Categorization

Is it a chutney, a sauce, a dip, or a drink? For those from the subcontinent, it’s all of the above.

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.

The U.K. Riots and the Myth of British Inclusivity

The country can’t face the realities of ongoing violence against minorities. British South Asians are tired of it.

Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz as Vice President

The Minnesota governor has become a household name for calling Republicans “weird.”

‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’: Two Weddings, One Funeral, and 14 Songs

How Sooraj Barjatya’s 1994 blockbuster defined more than just Hindi cinema.

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.

‘Trap’: M. Night Shyamalan’s Anxieties in Concert Form

The horror director’s latest film is his most personal yet. We chatted with him and Saleka Shyamalan to find out why.

“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.

Meet the South Asian Undecided Voters

Some in the reliably Democratic bloc are disillusioned with the party. But they’re not excited about Trump either.

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.

Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Forever?

India was once the world’s biggest diamond supplier. It now hopes to reclaim that past — with a twist.

South Asia, Mother of Maximalism

Is less always more? For one region, absolutely not.

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.

Diljit Dosanjh’s Tour Was a Success. What About Its Dancers?

The Punjabi artist sold out North American arenas. Claims that he didn’t pay his dancers have reignited an age-old debate.

Kamala Harris, Memeified

“There was always a meme army. Now it’s on her side.”

Kamala Harris’s Coronation

In 2020, her presidential bid failed to win over Democrats. Now, it’s a Kamalamenon. What’s changed?