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We’ve published over 1,650 stories at The Juggernaut diving into South Asian culture, politics, history, profiles, business, and tech. Here are all of our stories for you to peruse, with the most recent first.

Tabu at the 'Dune: Prophecy' premiere (Courtesy of Tabu)

Tabu, Mother of Versatility

The actor can play anyone from a murderous wife to an all-seeing truthsayer. Her secret? Plan less.

Snigdha Sur

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk (Getty Images, Neha Marina for The Juggernaut)

Will the Department of Government Efficiency Work?

Bureaucrats and citizens weigh in on whether the ambitious plan to slash federal spending is destined for success — or doomed to fail.

Kiran Sampath

Rihanna arrives at the Rihanna x Fenty Hair Los Angeles Launch Party at Nya Studios on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles (Kayla Oaddams/WireImage)

The Indian Couturiers Courting the West

Where do you go when you’ve already dressed the biggest stars in your country?

Sneha Mehta

‘Veer-Zaara’: An Ode to Undivided India

Yash Chopra’s cross-border love story transports us to the country he longs for — and still believes is possible.

Snigdha Sur

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gestures alongside Meera Shankar (L), Indian Ambassador to the United States, during a state arrival hosted by US President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the White House on November 24, 2009 (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Have Democrats Lost South Asians?

One of the party’s most reliable voting blocs now feels unheard, unseen, and unmoored.

Kiran Sampath

Suhas Subramanyam, Democratic winner for U.S. Congress in Virginia 10th, walks in the Independence Day Parade in Leesburg, Va., on July 4, 2024 (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Suhas Subramanyam, the Newest Samosa Caucus Member

The Congress member-elect chats winning over Trump voters, the future of AI, and how he keeps an open mind.

Kiran Sampath

The last image Kamala HQ posted on X (X)

How Kamala Harris Lost

In a fraught election, the reasons are both simple and nuanced.

Kiran Sampath

The Indian American Voters of 2024, in Photographs

The election through one community’s eyes.

Kavya Krishna

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign rally in Greensboro, North Carolina on September 12, 2024 (Christopher Dilts/Harris for President)

Charting a New Way Forward for South Asian Americans

This election, we have the power to turn the page on the chaos of the past and create a brighter future worthy of our families.

Kamala Harris

Woman lighting candles for Diwali (Wikimedia Commons)

Celebrating Diwali: 2024

Ten must-read stories to enrich your festive season.

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Daydream of a Nocturne by Shyama Golden (shyamagolden.com)

Halloween 2024: South Asian Edition

Fifteen must-read stories for this spooky season.

The Juggernaut

Kamala Harris, front left, with maternal grandparents, P.V. and Rajam Gopalan, her sister Maya, front right, and her niece, Meena (front bottom left) (Harris Campaign)

Kamala Harris Isn’t Just Black and Indian — She’s Also Brahmin

Many have dissected the presidential candidate’s background this election. Yet, most ignore her caste.

Yashica Dutt

An idol maker paints an idol of Kali at a workshop in Kolkata, India on November 9, 2023 (Sudipta Das/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

News Flash: Not Everyone Celebrates Diwali

The holiday has become so mainstream, we tend to overlook the subcontinent’s rich diversity of fall harvest traditions.

Mayesha Soshi

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump greets U.S. entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Why Trump is Gaining Ground With Indian American Men

A new survey finds the Republican Party has made significant inroads with U.S.-born, under-40 Indian males.

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Tatiana Tarasoff, 20-year old UC junior, and Prosenjit Poddar, a graduate student at UC Berkeley (AP Photo)

The Berkeley Murder that Changed America

Prosenjit Poddar, a Bengali student at UC Berkeley, fell in love. What followed would transform medical law.

Kiran Sampath

Radha and Krishna watching fireworks in the night sky, c. 1770 (National Museum, Delhi)

Has Diwali Lost Its Light?

The holiday celebrating diversity, generosity, and community has become the Olympics of exclusion.

Kavita Mehra

Sid Sriram performs onstage during Day 1 of Coachella on April 19, 2024 in Indio, California (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Sid Sriram Has Only Scratched the Surface

The Carnatic singer pulls off unexpected collaborations — from soul to jazz — with aplomb.

Snigdha Sur

Still from ‘All We Imagine As Light’ (2024)

‘All We Imagine As Light’: Sisterhood and Survival in Mumbai

Payal Kapadia shares how her award-winning film offers a radically refreshing depiction of India’s busiest city.

Meher Manda

‘Jigra’: Raja Beta Syndrome on Steroids

The Alia Bhatt-Vedang Raina film follows a sister who’ll do whatever it takes to save her jailed brother. The result is, unexpectedly, magic.

Snigdha Sur

Naveen Andrews attends the Emmy FYC Event for Hulu’s “The Dropout” on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Naveen Andrews Doesn’t Believe He’s Sexy

The actor discusses his latest show, how he nailed that ‘Bride and Prejudice’ dance, and why he wants to change the world.

Snigdha Sur