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The Brutal Murder of Chandra Nagamallaiah

What many are calling the Dallas beheading case occurred when the Indian American motel manager spoke to Yordanis Cobos-Martinez about a broken washing machine.

When ‘Fiza’ Was Too Honest for Its Time

Critics dismissed Khalid Mohamed’s directorial debut in 2000. Over 25 years later, it feels prophetic.

How Nepal’s Democracy Exploded Overnight

A social media ban was the last straw. Now, over 19 are dead, the prime minister is gone, and the country is demanding a new future. Will it get it?

‘Alien: Earth’: Richa Moorjani is the Last Human Standing

The star — who plays captain Zoya Zaveri in the reboot of the cult classic — opens up about leadership, betrayal, and surviving the unknown.

The Dark History Behind the Old Mine Cut Diamond

Taylor Swift’s engagement ring isn’t just vintage. It hearkens to a period of colonial loot.

South Asians Love K-pop. When Will It Love Us Back?

From racist lyrics to reporting Lara Raj to ICE, the world’s hottest genre has a glaring problem.

The Indian Genius Who Proved Stars Can Die

One 19-year-old formulated the cosmic rule that predicted black holes. For decades, peers mocked him — until he won the Nobel.

Why ‘TSITP’ Has Such a Hold on South Asians

Team Conrad or team Jeremiah? For us, the drama in the hit teen series is achingly familiar.

When Women Needed Only One Name

From Nargis to Rekha, their singular names became spectacle, their lives became legend. What killed the era of the mononym?

‘Freakier Friday’: How Nisha Ganatra Minted Box Office Gold

The director conquered an eight-round interview, brought Bollywood flair, and turned a $40-million budget into over $98 million in ticket sales.

The Hidden World of South Asia’s Fish and Meat Pickles

From Naga pork to Sri Lankan maalu achcharu, non-vegetarian achaars are as rich and diverse as the region itself — yet often overlooked.

Dengue: From Dacca Fever to Today’s Deadly Crisis

In 1964, the West branded Bengal as the site of “worldwide epidemics.” Did the stigma predetermine its destiny?

The Crown’s Cursed Jewels

From the Hope diamond to Diana’s sapphire, South Asian gems still haunt British and French royals. Why don’t we talk about them more?

‘War 2’: The Spy Thriller That Forgot the Thrill

Even with Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and globe-trotting stunts, the sequel to a fan favorite action flick turns swagger into slog.

Remembering Partition and Independence, 78 Years On

Fifteen in-depth stories about the event that forever changed the subcontinent.

The Sepoy Mutineers Who Never Made It to Belize

For decades, historians said exiled rebels birthed the country’s Indian diaspora in 1857. The truth is far stranger.

How the Bengal Famine Changed South Asian Genes

New epigenetics research shows that British-induced starvation didn’t just kill millions — it rewired bodies for generations.

Mahendra Patel, Free At Last

Caroline Miller’s false accusation landed him in jail for over six weeks. He chatted with us about what’s next and how he’s fighting back.

When “Good Genes” Came For India

One viral ad has reignited the discourse that once fueled mass sterilizations in the U.S. and the subcontinent — with devastating consequences.

The Japanese Man Who Dared to Animate the Ramayana

It took Yugo Sako’s team 10 years to hand-draw the sacred Indian epic. The result was stunning and too controversial to screen widely — until now.