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How Humans of Bombay Lost at Its Own Game

The Mumbai-based company accused another account of plagiarism. When Humans of New York founder Brandon Stanton called out the hypocrisy, all hell broke loose.

The Exciting Dating Lives of South Asian Seniors

The community often stigmatizes those who crave companionship after age 60. These lovebirds prove that the search for someone special never has to end.

King Khan: Tracing South Asia’s Most Iconic Surname

From Genghis to Shah Rukh, one of South Asia’s most prolific last names hints at our entwined history.

Black Pepper: From India’s “Black Gold” to Afterthought

Europeans colonized India in its quest for the once priceless spice. How did we start taking salt’s best friend for granted?

Who is Instacart’s Apoorva Mehta?

As the grocery delivery company goes public today, the mysterious India-born founder’s journey leaves more questions than answers.

Justin Trudeau Links Killing Of Canadian Sikh Leader To Indian Government

Justin Trudeau has said Canada is pursuing “credible allegations” that link the Indian government to the killing of a prominent Canadian Sikh leader.

Hasan Minhaj, Friend or Foe?

The comedian recently admitted to fabricating major incidents in his comedy specials, leaving South Asians split over his “emotional truths.”

Maldives and Sri Lanka May Hold the Secrets to Long Life

Life expectancy in Maldives, at 80, and Sri Lanka, at 76, are years higher than the world average, but are understudied compared to Blue Zones.

Jaahnavi Kandula Deserved Better

Seattle police killed an Indian student and laughed about it. Its aftermath has shaken the global South Asian community.

Agatha Christie, the Mystery Queen Who Won South Asian Hearts

How the British novelist borrowed from the subcontinent, became the literary grandmother of generations of fans, and changed Indian film forever.

Jaahnavi Kandula Killing: “She Had Limited Value,” Police Officer Says

Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer is under investigation for laughing after a colleague killed the 23-year-old Indian graduate student.

The Rise and Fall of Monkeys

After a long history of coexistence and even reverence, the relationship between South Asians and monkeys seems to have soured in recent years. Why?

Remembering 9/11

Ten stories on how September 11 impacted the world, from the occupation of Afghanistan to anti-Muslim and -Sikh hate crimes.

‘Jawan’: What’s Old is New Again — And More Relevant Than Ever

The latest action blockbuster from Shah Rukh Khan showcases the actor’s many avatars, with epic storytelling that has long been missing in Hindi cinema.

How India Got Its Name

For a country that has renamed cities and states, the latest “Bharat” debate is about much more than nomenclature.

The Pakistan-India Space Race That Wasn’t

Despite getting to space 13 years before India and having a Nobel laureate at the helm, Pakistan would get in the way of its own greatness.

Rumors Spread That India Is Changing Its Name To “Bharat”

Memes abound after a leaked photo shows India used the term 'Bharat' on G20 Summit invitations.

Why South Asians Prefer the Mother’s Side

Scores of South Asians swear the dad’s side of the family sucks. Is it just evolution or something else?

Celebrating Labor Day 2023

Ten of our best stories on South Asian workers and their history around the world.

Why Seema in ‘And Just Like That’ Subverts Expectations

Sarita Choudhury’s Seema isn’t Samantha. Instead, she’s the best of the other characters, and a new model of a sexy, successful South Asian woman.