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How a Viral TikTok Flex Became a Beauty Battleground

When an Indian American creator tried to uplift Brown girls, the video didn’t just touch a nerve — it exposed how fragile Western beauty standards are.

Anurag Kashyap’s Mirror Doesn’t Lie

The renegade filmmaker chats about his beef with Netflix, his stalled 900-page script, and his secret to great cinema.

South Asia Banned Dowries. Why Are Brides Still Paying?

Two newlyweds died in Tamil Nadu in two days. The practice’s real cost isn’t gold or cars — it’s women’s lives.

The Indian Diaspora Europe Forgot

How one empire tried to strip their subjects' citizenship and accidentally created the continent’s second-largest Indian community. And no, it’s not the British.

The Cult of Kareena Kapoor

Twenty-five years of memes, monologues, and main-character energy — from the diva who knew she was a legend from day one.

Prada’s $1,300 Kolhapuris Are a Call to Arms

South Asians have had enough. Stop the absurdity — it’s time to buy local.

Zohran Mamdani’s Unlikely Fan Base

The 33-year-old’s socialist platform targeted the working class — but it was New York City’s richest who put him on top.

Sonny Bharadia Was Innocent. America Didn’t Care.

He was 250 miles from the crime scene, yet sentenced to life in prison. What does it take to believe a Brown man?

Before ‘RRR,’ There Was ‘Anniyan’

Shankar’s 2005 vigilante drama cracked the pan-India formula long before it had a name — by speaking to ordinary people on their own terms.

AI May Be the Secret to Saving South Asia’s Elephants

Trains have killed hundreds of the revered creatures. New technology is helping stop the bloodshed.

The Queer Magazine That Defied a Nation

Xulhaz Mannan founded Roopbaan as a love letter to Bangladesh’s LGBT community. The price of ink was his life.

Can Air India Be Saved?

Tata is pouring billions into the airline. But a deadly crash — and years of passenger complaints — continue to cloud its comeback.

‘Materialists’ is No Modern Romance

Bollywood’s love story drought continues. But is Hollywood really doing it better?

The Myth of the “Smelly” South Asian

From colonial disgust to “imagine the smell” memes, the racist trope is back. But the real question is: who decides what stinks?

How the CIA Took Down Guyana’s First Leader

Cheddi Jagan was the first Indian-origin person to run a government outside South Asia. Then, the U.S. came knocking.

The Magical, Experimental World of Eid Henna

The joyful declaration of identity — inked in Mughal arches, crescent moons, and dainty flowers — is undergoing a revival.

Is the South Asian ‘American Dream’ Dead?

For the largest international student body in the U.S., hopes for building a better life are unraveling.

Has Bollywood Reached Peak Plastic Surgery?

As the Hindi film industry’s beauty ideals grow narrower, audiences are pushing back.

Why ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ Nails Rich People Drama

Don’t let the glamour fool you. A 2015 film about wealthy people on a cruise shouldn’t be so relatable. And yet, it is.

Bengal’s Goddess Contradiction

A history of worshipping powerful women shapes the region’s identity as a matriarchal utopia — but the data tells a more uncomfortable truth.