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The Ambanis: The Making of a Global Brand

India is already the fastest-growing major economy. Its richest family is its next biggest export.

“Lihaaf”: Ismat Chughtai’s “Obscenity”

How the pre-partition Indian writer got away with depicting female queerness and opened our minds.

‘The Watchers’: Horror, with a Shyamalan Twist

No, not that one. Director Ishana Shyamalan, 24, chats about her first feature film in a very familiar genre.

The Indian Americans Voting for Trump

Democrats have always relied on the community’s vote. This election year, that relationship is complicated.

How Trikone Gave Queer South Asians a Voice

In 1986, one group started a movement that would connect thousands across the world and help them find home.

Narendra Modi Wins Historic Third Term

His rise is about more than Hindu nationalism. But Hindutva may lead to his fall.

Shukto: The Bitter Dish Bengalis Love to Hate

Not everyone’s a fan of the centuries-old vegetable stew. But what would the region’s cuisine be without it?

Celebrating Pride Month: 2024

This June, dive into 15 stories about queer South Asian icons, history, and culture.

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.

When Did the Dupatta Become “European”?

South Asian netizens are both laughing and fuming over the cultural co-option.

The Migratory Memory of Meena Alexander

For the Indian American poet, one language was never enough. Yet her words never fail us.

Why South Asians Love to Gossip

There’s more to the habit than tattling.

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.

Why Rizwanur Rahman’s Death Still Haunts Us

The police called the demise of a Muslim man who dared to marry a Hindu billionaire’s daughter a suicide. The reality is far more sinister.

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?

How the Bhagavad Gita Sets Us Free

We tend to view fate and free will as diametric opposites. The ancient text made a different argument long ago.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3: Little Spice, But Still Very Nice

The delicious Regency era drama and Kanthony are back. But don’t expect the unexpected.

Swami Vivekananda, America’s Favorite Monk

How a Bengali man sold the West on Hinduism and altered the course of Indian history.