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New WhatsApp Privacy Notice Leads to Surge in Signal, Telegram in India

Concerns over a new privacy policy have led to mass downloads of WhatsApp rivals in the messaging app’s biggest market.

Hrishikesh Hirway, a Masterclass in the Interview

We interviewed the interviewer, asking the brains behind “Song Exploder,” “Home Cooking,” and “The West Wing Weekly” what makes him so good.

How Chili Peppers Spiced Up the South Asian Palate

Whether fresh, dried, tempered, roasted, fried, powdered, stuffed, or pickled, the not-so-native fruit has become deeply enmeshed in regional cuisines.

The Sexpert Uncle of India

Dr. Mahinder Watsa — who died on December 30, 2020 — became famous for answering his country's most taboo questions, from female pleasure to bestiality.

The Indian Americans Who Rallied at Capitol Hill

The Indian and the Confederate flags were flying together during the recent storming of Capitol Hill.

How the Moon Comes Alive in South Asia

In a culture where romance too often must be conducted in secrecy, the moon has come to symbolize the sole companion to love.

How Brown Democrats Mobilized in Georgia

A record turnout of South Asian American voters helped swing the Georgia runoffs.

Kabul’s Lost Cinemas

The importance of preserving a movie theater, once a hub of Bollywood showings, goes far beyond just saving a building.

The Rise and Fall of India’s Congress Party

How the party of the left turned “secularism” into a dirty word.

The Incredible Roar of 'The White Tiger'

Netflix's powerful and unflinching film lives up to its title — and Aravind Adiga's award-winning book.

How Lijjat Became a Global Papad Brand

The story of a women-owned cooperative that turned 80 rupees into a business worth millions of dollars.

The Apps That Got Us Through 2020

We couldn’t get enough of these mobile apps during a very strange, somewhat lonely year.

2020 in Review: Our Top 10 Stories on Food

Our most drool-worthy food features from the year.

Our Top 15 Stories of 2020

The most-read articles this year.

The Indian Tech Trends of 2020

How the industry changed in 2020, and where it’s headed next.

The Best Books We Read in 2020

The Juggernaut team brings you our favorite reads of the year.

The Best South Asian Films of 2020

In a year without theaters, films from the subcontinent and its diaspora still thrived.

How Pandemic Pets are Helping Brown Families Cope

As pet ownership rates go up amid lockdowns, fuzzy friends are turning frowns upside down in even the most reluctant of Brown households.

A Year After CAA, India Doubles Down on Dissent

December 12, 2020, marked the one-year anniversary of the enactment of CAA. A global pandemic hasn’t stopped India from going after its own citizens.

We Spoke to Doctors Who Took the COVID-19 Vaccine — Here’s What They Said

Healthcare workers roll up their sleeves during the first phase of U.S. distribution.