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The Magical Weight Loss Drug No One is Talking About

In June 2021, the FDA approved semaglutide, one of the first drugs specifically designed for weight loss. For some, it’s been a godsend. But is it also promoting fatphobia?

The Messy Legacy of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

The West praised the 2008 film and showered it with Oscars, while many in India and the diaspora viewed it as poverty porn. Fourteen years later, its impact remains murky.

The NBA’s Big Play for India? Ranveer Singh

The basketball league has targeted the country for years. Now, it’s investing in everything from Hindi broadcasts to a Bollywood star — but will it work?

‘Bombay Dreams’ Was Supposed to Open Doors for South Asian Musicals

But it will be nearly 20 years before audiences will see others, such as ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘Come Fall in Love,’ grace Broadway — the biggest theater industry in the English-speaking world.

The Tragic Love of Princess Diana and Hasnat Khan

How the people’s princess and a British Pakistani doctor met, fell in love, and fell apart just weeks before her final days.

How Sabyasachi Found Himself

As a young designer at New York Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee was told to go back to India. He returned to one of his favorite cities on his own terms.

How the West Deemed Eating With Your Hands “Uncivilized”

And why the practice persisted in South Asia anyway.

The Devastating Colonial Legacy of Dams in Pakistan

Though at least ten dams have burst since this year’s deadly flooding, the country has long promoted them as the magical solution to its woes.

Rishi Sunak is U.K. Prime Minister. Now What?

Can the former chancellor of the exchequer get the U.K. through an unprecedented economic crisis? Experts say the answer is not so clear-cut.

Justice for M. Night Shyamalan

The Oscar-nominated horror director is one of the most consistently bankable filmmakers. So how did he become a punchline?

The “Colonial Hangover” Contributing to Vitamin D Deficiency

A potent combination of shadeism, skin tone, climate change, and pollution put South Asians at greater risk for vitamin D deficiency — which can have life-altering consequences.

How ‘Jab We Met’ Changed Bollywood Romance Forever

The 2007 film broke the rules with its strong female lead and a romance rooted in friendship. Today, it’s still the perfect rewatch.

Rishi Sunak is the Next U.K. Prime Minister, Making History

The former chancellor of the exchequer, 42, is the first person of color, first person of Indian origin, and first Hindu to take on the top role in the country.

How Chakri, a Diwali Special, Became a Global Snack Sensation

Crunchy, salty, spicy, and addictive, these savory fried coils are no longer just for the festive season, in large part, because of the diaspora.

The Rise of the Diwali Episode on American TV

Since The Office’s 2006 “Diwali” episode, many have tried — though not all have succeeded — in depicting the annual celebration.

How ‘DDLJ’ Went From Screen to Stage

The cast and crew break down what it means to change beloved elements of Aditya Chopra’s 1995 Bollywood blockbuster — but still keep its spirit alive.

Why Endometriosis Is Often Ignored Among South Asians

Even with debilitating pain and clear symptoms, many South Asians with endometriosis wait years for the diagnosis and treatment that could change their lives.

Even Parle-G Isn’t Immune to Change

The iconic biscuit — long associated with consistent branding and pricing — shrunk its packaging twice in just the past year. But did anyone notice?

Reminder: The British Still Have Our Art

The Royal Collection remains one of the largest troves of South Asian art, much of it stolen.

‘Shantaram’ Is Yet Another White Savior Story

The TV adaptation of the controversial 2003 novel offers a new format but the same exoticization of India.