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Mahendra Patel’s Family and Friends Speak Out

A rushed indictment. Over six weeks in jail. A canceled hearing. The Georgia engineer’s loved ones are pushing back against a broken justice system.

How Ancient Hindus Predicted the Universe’s Vastness

Westerners called their large numbers “absurd.” But these scholars laid the groundwork for modern-day math and physics.

Why ‘Main Hoon Na’ is More Relevant Than Ever

Farah Khan’s 2004 blockbuster wasn’t just a college comedy. It reflected a fragile moment of optimism between India and Pakistan.

The Safari Suit: How India Reclaimed a Colonial Relic

The British military garb shaped a newly independent country’s fashion — and redefined class, identity, and power.

Why is Mahendra Patel Still in Jail?

An Indian American engineer has spent weeks behind bars in Georgia, even as new footage reveals a shocking lack of evidence.

‘Superboys of Malegaon’ Spotlights the Joy — and Pain — of Cinema

What do you do when Bollywood is out of reach? If you're from one small town, you make your own damn movie.

When Hanumankind Brought Chenda to Coachella

The Indian rapper’s powerful set turned a centuries-old temple drum from Kerala into one of the music festival’s most immortal sounds.

Falooda: The Original Maximalist Dessert

How a Persian slushy crossed empires, melted social barriers, and became South Asia’s most layered dessert.

The Last Elephant Polo Match

The sport’s surreal journey reveals what happens when colonial fantasy, animal conservation, and morality collide.

Forget American Tariffs — Is this India’s Free Trade Moment?

For many, India is the “poster child” for the perils of high duties. Now, it has a rare chance to cut deals and reshape the global world order.

‘The White Lotus’ and the Illusion of Enlightenment

Season 3 uses Buddhism to dissect greed, anger, and delusion. Does it succeed or is it more Western spiritual tourism?

‘A Nice Indian Boy’ is Lovely — and a Little Too Nice

What happens when two ‘DDLJ’-loving men fall in love and want a big Indian wedding?

The Sin of Touching Books with Your Feet

A seemingly minor taboo reveals profound truths about knowledge, divinity, and the sacred.

Devika Rani, More than the Longest Kiss

Hindi cinema’s matriarch founded a film studio, launched stars, and left a legacy far beyond one moment.

A Founder, a Divorce, and the Trial by X

Rippling co-founder Prasanna Sankar is in a viral fight with his ex-wife over money, custody, and reputation — and the internet is choosing sides.

In ‘Baksho Bondi,’ One Woman Holds it All Together

The Bengali film by Tanushree Das and Saumya Sahi spotlights the realities of female labor — in a society that often fails to value it.

Divya Bharti, Bollywood’s Lost Superstar

The once-in-a-generation talent delivered 19 movies in two years. Her untimely death left a void — and questions that remain unsolved.

Why is ‘The White Lotus’ So White?

Season 3 takes place in Thailand. The guests of the eponymous luxury resort don’t reflect that reality.

Do South Asians Have a Secret Drinking Problem?

The British used alcohol to control the community. A Surgeon General advisory finds it’s now killing us in new ways.

Jalebi: A Dessert So Good, It Traveled the World

From Persian courts to Diwali feasts, the crunchy orange coil has survived centuries of culinary influences. What gives it such staying power?