Stick Figures and Subversion
Despite shrinking space for dissent, amateur comic artists are continuing India’s long tradition of political cartoons and commentary.
Charukesi Ramadurai
Utkarsh Ambudkar is Thriving
For the actor and rapper — who first rose to fame for his role in Pitch Perfect — 2020 is his year.
Lakshmi Gandhi
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.
Madhuri Sastry
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.
Meher Manda
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.
Kapil Komireddi
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.
Michael Keller
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.
Priyanka Bansal
'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.
Sonia Paul
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.
Kiran Misra
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.
Shivani Persad
The Messy Race Categories of the U.S. Census
Until 2000, the decennial survey classified South Asians differently almost every decade.
Zoha Qamar
Dating is a “Hot Mess,” Says Vyasar From Indian Matchmaking
The Texas college counselor argues that, while dating, people have only one job: be real.
The Juggernaut
The “Modern” Matchmaker
As the arranged marriage industry “modernizes,” there remains debate over who is responsible for shifting the values of this age-old business.
Ishani Nath
"A Suitable Boy" is Lavish, But Far Too Hasty
The BBC adaptation of Vikram Seth’s 1993 novel boasts a solid cast and seasoned director, but feels rushed within the network’s six-episode format.
Why Jewish-Hindu Couples Click
Hindus are among the least likely in the U.S. to marry outside their faith. Yet, Hindu-Jewish couples share many bonds that tie them together.
Meredith Starkman
For Ankita of “Indian Matchmaking,” Honesty is the Best Policy
The Delhi-based entrepreneur says if you’re not going to be honest to yourself, you’ll end up in a soup.
Opinion: Yes, Patriot Act Oversimplified Things — Thank Goodness
The show wasn’t perfect, but access to credible news is a luxury and there shouldn’t be shame in learning from visual, jargon-free crash courses.
Imaan Sheikh
Pakistan’s Sheedis Try to Stake Out Their Place
The country’s most visible minority — descended from African slaves, traders, and mercenaries — has been living in Pakistan for centuries, but still remains relegated to the margins.
Sabrina Toppa
Kamala Harris Leaves Young South Asians Divided
Though Harris is ranked as the most progressive senator in Congress today, Gen Z South Asians are less forgiving of her record as attorney general.
Natasha Roy
The Rishta Aunty of Instagram
Ome Khan’s matchmaking show gives people the chance to showcase their best selves, but she doesn’t let them go without asking a few tough questions.
Hanaa’ Tameez