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Why Did Chirayu Rana’s Lawyer Drop His Case?

We might have an inkling.

Exclusive: Chirayu Rana’s Wall Street Nightmare

We spoke to the ex-JPMorgan banker who claimed a female executive abused him — and found an even messier truth.

The Curse of the South Asian Belly

The community is predisposed to storing fat around the midsection, leading to serious health risks. So what can we do about it?

Will the Wasians Let Us Sit With Them?

A viral Central Park meetup exposed a weird new hierarchy around who gets to be part Asian.

When Did South Asian Weddings Become ‘Content’?

Couples are now spending big on phone-first creators to produce trending reels and TikToks — in the latest race to go viral.

Hollywood Keeps Wasting Simone Ashley

From ‘F1’ to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ the industry keeps casting the star without tapping into her full talents.

Shola Was the Met Gala’s Most Unexpected Star

Mayyur Girotra and Diya Mehta Jatia gave us an exclusive look into working with the Kolkata artisans behind the dying Bengali craft.

They Left Socialism. Their Children Are Selling It Back.

From Kolkata to New York, what socialism means depends entirely on who you ask — and what they lived through.

Met Gala 2026: Indian Craft Steals the Spotlight

Yes, we’re tired of the billionaire Hunger Games. But this year’s carpet also showcased the subcontinent’s talented artisans.

15 South Asian Stories to Read This AAPI Heritage Month

A curated guide to the subcontinental histories, icons, and cultural moments that shaped America — and the world.

Miranda Priestly Was Right All Along

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ isn’t about fashion — it’s about what it takes to keep art alive.

The Peptide Boom is Coming for South Asians

“Wolverine” and “glow” stacks are promising to solve health issues one community has long struggled with. But at what cost?

Mona Singh’s Mothers Don’t Behave

In an industry that typecasts aging women, one actor keeps stealing the show.

Raghu Rai, the Accidental Photographer Who Captured India

As a photojournalist, he went where few dared — documenting war, disaster, power, and beauty with unflinching truth.

The Joyful Absurdity of ‘Caminho das Índias’

Indians are rediscovering a 2009 Brazilian telenovela about them — and loving it. Why does it still hit across borders?

The World’s Fermentation Hotspot Isn’t Where You Think

We spoke to the scientists documenting what subcontinental kitchens have known for centuries, from panta bhat to chaas.

How Sunny Naqvi Finally Got Caught

A U.S. citizen faked an ICE detention. Then, a county sheriff and ex-boyfriend started comparing notes. We spoke to both.

Why Everyone is Shilajit-Maxxing Now

The black goo has gone from ancient Ayurvedic remedy to an influencer-backed cure-all for men. But does it work?

The Punjabi Princess Who Took On the British Empire

The exiled Sikh royal fought for women’s rights, didn’t pay taxes, and supported British Indians — all to resist the empire that raised her.

Asha Bhosle’s Voice Refuses to Stay in the Past

How did a singer from Maharashtra become one of the most versatile, remixed artists of all time?