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The Business of South Asian Influencing

Money. Fame. Power. Content creators seem to have it all. But for those in the diaspora, pursuing it as a full-time career isn’t as easy.

The Tragedy of Benazir Bhutto

Even a woman of many firsts couldn’t escape the patriarchy and a husband who failed her.

When ‘Queen’ Taught Us to Think for Ourselves

The 2014 film about a jilted fiancée’s solo honeymoon reminds us that change can begin with one simple decision.

Courtesans, the Unsung Stewards of Culture

The British Raj conflated tawaifs with prostitution and minimized their contribution to the arts and politics, but that was far from reality.

Reincarnation: Myth or Reality?

The Indian subcontinent has long been obsessed with rebirth, from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood. Scientists are finally taking note.

How Costco Won Over the South Asian Diaspora

Meet the “Costco-politans” who swear by the wholesale giant. For fans, it’s about more than snagging a deal.

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.

‘To Kill A Tiger’ is Powerful, Yet Overlooks Its Women

The Oscar-nominated documentary follows a father seeking justice for his daughter, a survivor of a brutal rape. But its women rarely get the spotlight.

Tamil, the Indian Language that Spread Across the World

The vernacular is one of the oldest, reaching as far and wide as Thailand and Australia. Why doesn’t it get its due?

Gayatri Devi, the Maharani Who Did

From politician to preservationist, she was always more than a glamorous queen — reminding us to stand tall in a world that men often dominate.

Why the West is Obsessed with Borders

We take these boundaries as a fact of life. But does it have to be this way?

Nazia Hassan, the South Asian Queen of Pop

The British Pakistani singer redefined global stardom in the 1980s. But her musical career was tragically cut short.

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.

Why South Asian Women Are Suffering from Anemia

Researchers have found that the demographic is more prone to the condition than other groups. What gives?

London’s Brick Lane: Banglatown No More?

British Bangladeshis have called the area home for decades. With new development, its future is far more uncertain.

The Toyota Camry, An Indian American Classic

Toyotas are efficient, reliable, and affordable. But for a generation of Indian immigrants, one of its models means so much more.

Timbaland and Indian Music: A Match Made in Heaven?

In the 2000s, the producer sampled Bollywood classics to create some of his biggest hits. Many of the original artists have yet to reap any rewards.

The Butter Chicken Effect

As a lawsuit unfolds over the dish’s origins, it’s time to ask: has its popularity done more harm than good for Indian cuisine?

Catarina de San Juan: Mughal Princess or Mexican Saint?

Historians and Catholics alike have venerated the enslaved woman from India since the 1600s, yet few know her true story — until now.

‘Highway’ and the Making of a Star

How the 2014 Imtiaz Ali film set the stage for Alia Bhatt’s dominance.