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Eqbal Ahmad, the Anti-War Activist Ahead of His Time

The Pakistani academic went on trial for plotting to kidnap Kissinger. He ended up advising revolutionaries and presidents, and prophesying the future.

‘Public Obscenities’ is the Most Bengali Play

Choton and his partner Raheem visit Kolkata to document the lives of LGBTQ Indians. They discover far more.

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?

Karak Chai is Really the Story of South Asian Migrants

The accessible, diasporic brew is a byproduct of Gulf modernization — and its insidious underbelly.

The Big Didi Dilemma

Eldest daughters and sisters already have it tough. What does it mean when you’re also South Asian?

Avantika on ‘Mean Girls’: “Brown Girls Can Be Dumb, Too”

The hit 2004 film is back as an on-screen musical, giving us Hollywood’s first South Asian ditz: Karen Shetty.

The Jinns We Live With

For millennia, the lore of these mythical creatures has cultivated creativity, connection, and community.

Soccer Was Once India’s Great Love. What Happened?

The country had all the ingredients to be formidable on the sport’s global stage. But one ill-fated decision changed its trajectory forever.

Why Bangladesh is an Autocracy, Despite a Booming Economy

The country has gotten away with unfair elections since 2008. Its turbulent political past might be to blame.

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.

‘Dunki’ Has a Powerful Message, But Loses the Plot

The first ever Rajkumar Hirani-Shah Rukh Khan film will give you all the feels. Try not to think about the details.

2023’s Biggest Moments for South Asians Globally

The year, wrapped.