Gulzar and the Anatomy of Heartbreak
The lyricist elevates themes of loss, grief, and isolation by metaphorizing the familiar and mundane, plucking at heartstrings in an extraordinary way.
Qurat ul Ain
Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’ is Problematic, But Worth Watching
Despite its dearth of Tamil-speaking actors, the film is a powerful depiction of the reasons my family left Sri Lanka.
Dilani Rabindran
Eating Disorders: Recovering While Brown
What does recovery look like when not just your community, but even doctors don’t take you seriously?
Imaan Sheikh
A Chat with Ishaan Khatter of "A Suitable Boy"
The Bollywood actor talks about his experience working on the timely tale of forbidden love.
Lakshmi Gandhi
Death of the Masala Emperor, ‘MDH Dadaji’
Remembering the ubiquitous icon and his story of survival in the darkest times India’s known.
Michaela Stone Cross
Remembering the Bhopal Gas Disaster
A survivor’s son reflects on one of the deadliest environmental disasters and the American company that continues to evade justice decades later.
Saif Ansari
“Jallikattu” Bucks the Trend as India’s Oscars Pick for Best International Film
The gorgeously chaotic Malayalam film is the polar opposite of last year’s popular but unoriginal star-studded selection.
Farmers March to Delhi to Protest Deregulation
A new bill deregulating the agricultural industry has caused an uproar amongst farmers, who are protesting by the thousands in Delhi’s streets.
Sabrina Malhi
Coming Out When Queer and Brown
Not all South Asian experiences of coming out involve hysterics, disownment, or a return to life in the closet.
How Three South Asian Chefs Celebrate Thanksgiving
From pumpkin biryani to sweet potato samosas, here are some of their favorite culinary traditions.
The Juggernaut
Let's Talk About Eating Disorders in Brown Families
Food in Brown homes can be a love language, a guilt trip, or even an apology. So what happens when eating becomes disordered in a culture so centered around food?
Glimpses of the Kalash People
One traveler reflects on the Kalash tribe, who have lived for centuries in isolation in the Hindu Kush mountains, and fights to preserve its culture in present-day Pakistan.
Usman Ahmad
The Vigilante News Anchor Who Changed Indian TV
In a time of deteriorating press freedom, audiences and the BJP have found a champion in Arnab Goswami, who promises to deliver the justice that the media has failed to bring.
Erin Blair
Our Ten Favorite Biryanis to Plate this Thanksgiving
Will it be light and fresh veg biryani, divine seafood biryani, or nutty lamb biryani? The final pick is yours.
When Doctors Write the Story
Death, love, and birth are the greatest themes of both literature and of medicine. Brown doctors are now telling these stories through novels.
Jihii Jolly
Why Alex Trebek Means So Much to Immigrant Kids
Days before he passed, an emotional clip of me telling Alex Trebek I learned to speak English by watching "Jeopardy!" went viral. This is for him.
Burt Thakur
With No Formal Sex-Ed, Pakistanis Turn to The Internet
Myths about puberty, masturbation, and sex continue to fester in the country’s youth as schools avoid — and sometimes discourage — talking about the elephant in the room.
Zuha Siddiqui
The Love and Irreverence of Mira Nair
The director — whose films have launched careers, won awards, and dazzled audiences with their earthy sensuality — reflects on decades of “riling people up.”
Snigdha Sur
The Juggernaut Diwali Gift Guide: Our Best Picks Under $100
Unique presents for the holiday season — for anyone on your list.
The Revival of Sri Lanka's Kithul Palm Treacle
The sweet vegan syrup is evolving from a dessert sweetener to a condiment in savory dishes and boozy drinks.
Zinara Rathnayake