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Desilicious Comes of Age

New York City’s original queer South Asian party is still going.

Ravinder Bhalla, Mayor to All

The Hoboken mayor tells us about his lifelong arc toward politics, why Hoboken matters, and the power of being a visible minority today.

An Ode to the Pressure Cooker

In an instant pot kind of world, it’s easy to forget the appliance — still loved by millions, even instant pot owners — that may have started it all.

How Activism Has Changed for Kashmiri Americans

The Kashmiris who moved West have seen the fight for statehood morph from an academic movement to something far larger.

For the NBA, India Can’t Replace China Just Yet

The NBA’s operations in China are already $4b. Its future in India may be just as rosy — but it comes with political choices and isn't as simple as swapping a billion-plus country for another.

Fatima Bhutto Looks East for Culture

The writer, from Pakistan’s dynastic family, grew up in exile around the world. In her new book, she talks about phenomena from Bollywood to Dizi, and the gaps that Western culture can’t fix.

How the Boston Brahmins Persist Today

The elitism of the Boston's upper crust — not to be confused with India’s Brahmins — may have sowed the seeds for the inequality and xenophobia America sees today.

Sholay Gets Its Streaming Moment

The Bollywood classic has long been relegated to cable and piracy. It’s now available on Amazon Prime — if anyone will watch.

Why South Asians Love Reagan

What the popularity of the father of modern conservatism among South Asian Americans tells us.

India’s First Female Pilot May Have Inspired a Generation

India is one of the world’s best places for women to fly — 12% of Indian pilots are women, far higher than the global average of 3%. That's due, in part, to Sarla Thakral.

From Old Delhi and Karachi to Houston

India and Pakistan come together at Houston's Himalaya, as Kaiser and Azra Lashkari cook up Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern-approved dishes.

A 3,000-Mile Journey for Aspiring Punjabi Drivers

Sikhs are transforming the American trucking industry. But for those in New York, becoming a licensed driver starts with a trip to California.

Yoga’s Fine Balance

Traditional yoga has a hard time competing with modern yoga.

Opinion: India’s Traditionalist Ban on Crypto

Financial innovation is okay – as long as it’s native to India.

What Makes The Good Place so Good

The Good Place has taken primetime television to new heights (and new dimensions) with its diverse cast and its mindful omission of tired Hollywood tropes.

Funny Women Are Everywhere

South Asian comics are transforming a scene into a community, creating their own shows, and holding each other accountable.

Why India Has the Most Tuberculosis Deaths

Government bureaucracy, lax international guidelines, and high drug prices have created a toxic cocktail.

Modi’s Hindu Bubble

Few Howdy Modi! attendees made an effort to understand the protesters who stood outside. Maybe members of the diaspora can have honest conversations only when the patriotic music is turned off.

The Fearsome Yakku of Sri Lanka

In Sinhalese culture, yakku are demons that haunt people as they die. We revisit their history.

How Shyama Golden Made a Name for Herself

The Brooklyn-based artist had a long and winding journey to making art that was her own. Her first solo show opens today.