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The South Asian History of Red

The color’s popularity has waxed and waned in the West. But, in the subcontinent, the hue has always been in.

How Ancient India Pioneered Sanitation

Millennia before the Roman Empire, the Indus Valley Civilization had private toilets and sophisticated drainage systems. But who gets to decide what is “clean” today?

Why India Loves Archie Comics

The World War II-era series didn’t arrive in the country until decades later, yet won over an unexpected fanbase.

Why India’s Visa Temples Are Still Thriving

Indians are now among the largest recipients of visas globally. That hasn’t stopped devotees from turning to Hindu sites to remove obstacles.

Jhumkas Are Now Everywhere

For South Asians, the ancient chandelier-shaped earrings have always been a classic. Now, others seem to be joining the party.

Is Nepal a Beacon of LGBTQ Rights?

The world celebrates the nation for South Asia’s “first same-sex marriage” and its progressive laws, but queer activists say the reality is far different.

How Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti Create Magic

The filmmakers chatted about what makes their partnership work, creating ‘The Archies,’ that alternate ending to ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,’ and what’s next.

‘The Archies’: An Ode to Being Young and Free

Zoya Akhtar’s film adaptation of the beloved American comic isn’t for the serious. Rather, it’s an endearing reminder of the joys of young adulthood.

Why South Asians Still Aren’t Working Out Enough

Despite health risks and fit celebrities, the community gets significantly less exercise than the recommended amount. What gives?

What’s the Deal with Neils?

The name has never been particularly popular in the U.S. — unless, of course, you’re Indian American.

How Henry Kissinger Betrayed Bangladesh

The former U.S. Secretary of State fled Nazi Germany as a child. Decades later, he would condone the Pakistani genocide of millions of Bengalis.

Rose Water: From Mughal Tradition to TikTok Trend

Your favorite skincare secret dates back centuries. So why is the West now obsessed with it?

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad Who Wasn’t

Mukarram Jah inherited the wealth of the world’s richest man, but swiftly squandered it. To this day, many consider him unworthy of the title.

How ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ Gave Us Perspective

Was Shah Rukh Khan’s Aman just a manic pixie dream girl? Or something more?

Bangladesh and Palestine: A History of Solidarity

For decades, the two have supported each other in displacement, war, and oppression.

Richa Moorjani is the Moral Core of ‘Fargo’ Season 5

With a sweet scowl and a burning heart, the actor’s Indira Olmstead adds a touch of kind fierceness to the Minnesota-set dark comedy — and nails that accent.

Pakistan’s Expulsion of Afghans Threatens Centuries of History

Afghan refugees shaped the country’s culture and economy for generations. Now, they’re being forced out — and the loss is incalculable.

Amid Calls for Peace, Many South Asians are “Utterly Heartbroken”

Millions have called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Yet, they are disappointed with governments that aren’t doing enough.

On Israel and Hamas, South Asian Students Fear Speaking Out

American universities are usually safe spaces to discuss ideas and believes. Students and professors say: not anymore.

‘The Marvels’ Squanders Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan

The latest Marvel film doesn’t take advantage of uniting three powerful storylines, including that of its first Pakistani American superhero.