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Malala on Why Activism Isn’t Sainthood

Her new memoir, ‘Finding My Way,’ reveals the woman behind the icon — flawed, funny, and still fighting.

Why ‘Umrao Jaan’ is the Quintessential Rekha Film

No other role, which won her a National Award, captured her beauty, pain, and intelligence so completely.

Who Loses if Zohran Mamdani Rewrites Gifted Education?

The NYC mayoral candidate wants to end the kindergarten gifted program, which might hurt Black and Brown communities most.

‘Devi’ Reminds Us to Seek Truth in Devotion

This Durga Puja, revisit Satyajit Ray’s “poetry on celluloid”: what unfolds when a woman is mistaken for a goddess?

The Missing Stories of South Asian Adoption

For decades, thousands from the subcontinent were adopted abroad, mostly by white families. Why have they been forgotten?

‘Homebound’ Remembers What a Nation Wants to Forget

India’s Oscar entry asks us: what happens when caste, faith, and survival collide?

‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’: Aryan Khan Takes on Nepotism

His debut series will remind you of Farah Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ — but does it pull off the same magic?

When the British Killed India’s Tigers

They decimated over 80,000 big cats in 50 years. To them, the majestic animal wasn’t just prey, but a performance of empire.

Why Lilly Singh No Longer Whispers “Sex”

Her debut film, ‘Doin’ It,’ is more than a raunchy comedy. It’s a manifesto to hold the sharam and be unapologetically yourself.

The Dallas Murder America Doesn’t Want to Talk About

Chandra Nagamallaiah was brutally killed in front of his family. Why are mainstream media and politicians silent?

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.