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Opinion: Trudeau’s Brownface is Yet Another Costume

The recent brownface allegations feel apt — Trudeau often pretends to be something he is not.

Opinion: How Modi Capitalizes on the Diaspora

As India Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitches a worldwide Hindu agenda, the diaspora must decide whether feeling like they belong is enough to overlook what he stands for.

India’s First Female Freedom Fighter

Kittur Rani Chennamma, the ruler of South Indian princely state Kittur, is largely overlooked. Yet Karnataka's “Joan of Arc” beat the British at least once.

Red Dots for Kashmir Can Only Do So Much

Social media, flooded with red dots for Kashmir, has its pitfalls.

Why China Loves Bollywood

Bollywood movies have grown popular in China — some even make more money in China than in India. What’s the secret formula?

What Trans Women Think About India’s Third Gender

While activists in the West fight to introduce transness to the mainstream, India’s trans women face a different task: replacing centuries-old classifications.

Who is Shamima Begum?

The story of a woman who ran away to join ISIS, and what it says about belonging, citizenship, and communities.

Archiving South Asian Americans

The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) makes South Asians, and their stories, physical.

Opinion: India, the Moon, and Innovation

We should celebrate India’s moon landing, but the country still lags in innovation.

When Amitav Ghosh Predicted the L.A. Wildfires

His 2019 novel, ‘Gun Island,’ warned us of increasingly connected, global climate events — and their dire impact.

A Slice of Bangladesh in Detroit

New Americana, served hot in a once-booming factory town outside of Detroit.

South Asia’s Largest Queer Film Festival

Ten years on, KASHISH continues to bring the world of LGBTQIA cinema to India.

The Female Bodybuilders of India

Bodybuilding is one of the most extreme avatars of gym culture. Despite taboos and financial constraints, female bodybuilders in India continue to compete.

‘Sacred Games’ Season 2 Isn’t What We Hoped For

Sacred Games season two's historical explorations are timely, but they can’t make up for its misogyny or depiction of Muslim characters.

The Rise and Fall of Anand Jon

The acclaimed Indian-born fashion designer fell from fame after U.S. courts convicted him of rape. We revisit the controversial case.

Gurinder Chadha’s Supreme Reign

The prolific director talks about support systems, encouraging diversity, coming of age as an outsider, and her new feature film, Blinded by the Light.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Asian Americans report the lowest rates of treatment of any racial group. How can more South Asians have better relationships with their mental health?

The Smell of Sabyasachi

From celebrities to everyday brides, South Asians all over the world are paying thousands to buy the designer’s creations. What makes it worth it?

A Hindu Temple on the Island of Jamaica

A Guyanese couple managing a Hindu temple on the island of Jamaica share their Indo-Caribbean experiences — an ignored history of indentureship, baptism, and much more.

The New Khiladi in Town

Sruthi Chowdary has always been breaking the rules — from cooking with meat to starting a new progressive South Indian restaurant.