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The Indians of South Africa: A Voyage of Generations

The centuries-old South African Indian community is part of the largest Indian diaspora living in a single city.

How the Death of a Bollywood Actor Became a Political Proxy War

Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide fueled a four-month-long media circus, with internet mobs and politicians destroying lives and livelihoods in the name of “Justice for Sushant.”

Rishi Naleendra, Michelin Star-Chef, Spotlights Sri Lankan Cuisine

A "short brown guy from a small island" shared his native food with the world — and they ate it up.

How Early Bombay Jazz Lives On Today

For 30 years — from the 1930s to 1960s — jazz dominated Indian elite entertainment and weaved its way into iconic Bollywood showtunes. Its influence lingers to this day.

Pakistani Government Swipes Left On Tinder

The national ban against key dating apps is yet another avenue for the government to morally police young Pakistanis.

Biden Tries to Woo Indian American Voters — Did Trump Get There First?

Democratic grassroots organizations are pushing for the Biden-Harris ticket, worried that Trump will capture Indian American voters on the fence.

How a Yogi-Turned-Tycoon Won and Lost the Ayurveda Market

Baba Ramdev launched Coronil, an immunity booster, as a cure for COVID-19 to regain his slipping grip on the Indian market, but instead found himself engulfed in controversies.

The Chaiwala of TikTok

Kevin Wilson, a 30-year-old Sri Lankan native and associate pastor, has found fame on the short video platform by sharing the gospel of chai.

Decolonizing Design

A $100 laptop was supposed to change the world. Its failure reveals the dangers of the design and tech industry’s Western-centric conditioning.

When Kala Bagai Refused to “Go Home”

After the U.S. stripped her husband of his citizenship, one Indian American woman decided to fight on.

Stick Figures and Subversion

Despite shrinking space for dissent, amateur comic artists are continuing India’s long tradition of political cartoons and commentary.

Utkarsh Ambudkar is Thriving

For the actor and rapper — who first rose to fame for his role in Pitch Perfect — 2020 is his year.

Sumukhi Suresh Turns Complexity into Comedy Gold

The comedian gets candid on her rise from food scientist to creator of the cult-favorite TV series Pushpavalli.

25 Years of Rangeela, the Quintessential Ode to Bollywood

Armed with a brilliant cast and a glorious soundtrack by A. R. Rahman, the film is a tribute to Mumbai, moviemaking, and the filmiest of love stories.

Pranab Mukherjee, The Improbable President

The greatest skill of the former President of India was his ability to guide power — even when it thwarted his ambitions to become prime minister.

How Ancestry Test Results Became Browner

South Asians curious about their genetic ancestry have had a front-row seat to the technology's evolution — and some are left wanting for more accurate results.

Thiru Kumar, Legendary Dosa Man

Kumar’s dosa cart is more than just a popular lunch spot in the heart of New York City — it’s a destination where the key draw is the owner himself.

'A Political Awakening': South Asians Play Growing Role in U.S. Elections

From ‘Hindus for Trump’ to the Kamala Harris effect, the fast-growing group could tilt the election in key states.

How Nikki Haley Rose Through Republican Ranks

The Punjabi American, who was South Carolina’s youngest governor, has the unparalleled ability to adapt to her party’s changing winds.

Anti-Blackness in the Indo-Caribbean Diaspora

Despite Afro- and Indo-Caribbeans living and working together for over a century, anti-Blackness is still persistent.