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Keeping Up with Cultural Appropriation

Are celebrities playing dress-up with South Asian fashion appropriating culture or celebrating culture? The problematic trend and corresponding debate hasn’t really gone away.

'The Lovebirds' Isn’t Perfect — But It’s One Hell of a Ride

In the “romantic comedy that gets run over by a car,” a squabbling couple — played by Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae — solve a murder as they run from the cops.

The South Asian Americans Left Behind

The U.S. CARES Act left many non-citizens ineligible for stimulus checks. The HEROES Act could change the conversation.

Kite-Flying in the Time of Corona

A disappearing tradition, kite-flying has grown in popularity as Pakistanis turned to a classic pastime to bond with neighbors across rooftops.

The Unstoppable Indian Mango

Nearly 15 years after the infamous “nuclear mango deal,” Indian mangos are still hard to come by in the U.S. But there’s still hope.

Housebound Spellers Rally Around Virtual Bee

National spelling bee alumni are helping eighth-graders cope with the Scripps Bee cancellation.

Opinion: Who Gets to Be “Chef”?

The Alison Roman debacle shows us that the immigrant cook gets little to no recognition or economic payoff. The celebrity chef builds a lifestyle.

How Coronavirus May Help the World’s Final Battle Against Polio

In one of the globe’s last polio-endemic countries, Pakistanis are finally realizing the importance of vaccines — in the absence of one for COVID-19.

The South Asian Frontliners of New York

As COVID-19 sweeps the city, it’s not just healthcare workers who are stepping up to fill essential services.

“Essential” Liquor Stores Quench America’s Quarantine Thirst

South Asian American liquor store owners confront a dilemma: higher sales but higher risks.

Why We Move and Why We Stay

During coronavirus times, where to get stuck can be a luxury.

Stranded Travelers Face Pricey Repatriation Flights

For Indian and U.S. nationals, getting on pandemic repatriation flights is an expensive, uncertain ordeal.

The Murky History of “South Asia”

How brown people around the world reclaimed a term created by CIA-funded orientalists.

Her Death Was the Clarion Call for More South Asian Stem Cell Donors

Liyna Anwar’s campaign to find a match as she battled leukemia revealed donor shortages, cultural barriers, and chronic misinformation.

Why Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Matters

May recognizes Asian American diversity but will political representation and corporate spending follow?

The Complicated Exuberance of Rishi Kapoor

The iconic actor will be remembered not only for his on-screen vivacity but also for some uncomfortable off-screen moments.

Irrfan Khan, the People’s Actor

Amid Bollywood’s commercialism and Hollywood’s token characters, the star carved out a niche with pure technical skill.

The Unexpected Rise of Rishi Sunak

U.K. citizens are finding comfort in the Chancellor’s well-informed nerdiness during an uncertain time.

The Strong Women of Never Have I Ever

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Richa Moorjani break down what made the ladies in Mindy Kaling’s latest show such badasses.

Opinion: Coping With Bollywood During a Pandemic

In a role reversal, the last thing on our minds is to be like celebrities but several Bollywood stars now want to prove that they’re just like us.