The South Asian Stories You Need To Know.

How Sabyasachi Found Himself

As a young designer at New York Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee was told to go back to India. He returned to one of his favorite cities on his own terms.

How the West Deemed Eating With Your Hands “Uncivilized”

And why the practice persisted in South Asia anyway.

How ‘Jab We Met’ Changed Bollywood Romance Forever

The 2007 Imtiaz Ali film broke the rules of Hindi cinema, creating a female lead with depth and a romance rooted in friendship. Fifteen years later, it remains the perfect rewatch.

Why Endometriosis Is Often Ignored Among South Asians

Even with debilitating pain and clear symptoms, many South Asians with endometriosis wait years for the diagnosis and treatment that could change their lives.

How FTX’s Ramnik Arora and Nishad Singh Joined SBF's Inner Circle

And how they disappeared after the crypto stock exchange’s collapse.

Deepika Padukone is Ready to Build an Empire

The launch of 82°E, her self-described “self-care” brand, is only the start for the Bollywood superstar.

The NBA’s Big Play for India? Ranveer Singh

The basketball league has targeted the country for years. Now, it’s investing in everything from Hindi broadcasts to a Bollywood star — but will it work?

Even Parle-G Isn’t Immune to Change

The iconic biscuit — long associated with consistent branding and pricing — shrunk its packaging twice in just the past year. But did anyone notice?

"Play by Play"

Our October 2021 crossword.

"Kitchen Talk"

Our September 2021 crossword.

"Across the Pond"

Our August 2021 crossword.

"Inner Child"

Our July 2021 crossword.

Revisiting ‘Born Confused,’ 20 Years Later

A surprise pitch meeting with Scholastic landed Tanuja Desai Hidier her first book deal. Her 2002 young adult novel became a sensation.

How Anti-Asian Bias Came to U.S. Colleges

The playbook is reminiscent of 1920s anti-Semitic admissions policies. A recent Supreme Court case could not only end the practice, but also throw out affirmative action.

‘Bombay Dreams’ Was Supposed to Open Doors for South Asian Musicals

But it will be nearly 20 years before audiences will see others, such as ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘Come Fall in Love,’ grace Broadway — the biggest theater industry in the English-speaking world.

The Tragic Love of Princess Diana and Hasnat Khan

How the “people’s princess” and a British Pakistani doctor met, fell in love, and fell apart just weeks before her final days.

How ‘Sort Of’ Season 2 Stayed True to Itself

Season 1 of the comedy series took audiences by surprise. Now it has to live up to its own — very high — bar.

‘Welcome to Chippendales’: Where the American Dream Becomes a Nightmare

The true-crime series cleverly leans into the typical immigrant tropes before taking a dark turn.

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Season 2 Isn’t Revolutionary, But It Is A Riot

The Mindy Kaling sitcom won’t shock you — the delightful foursome are still making questionable decisions — but still makes for a laugh-out-loud watch.

The Messy Legacy of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

The West praised the 2008 film and showered it with Oscars, while many in India and the diaspora viewed it as poverty porn. Fourteen years later, its impact remains murky.

How Tandoori Chicken Took Over South Asian Thanksgiving Tables

For the diaspora, the no-frills dish has become a curious fixture of the iconic holiday meal.

How Hilsa Became One of the World’s Priciest Fish

With insatiable demand and export bans, ilish maach has become expensive and hard to find — but that isn’t stopping the diaspora.

How the West Deemed Eating With Your Hands “Uncivilized”

And why the practice persisted in South Asia anyway.

How Chakri, a Diwali Special, Became a Global Snack Sensation

Crunchy, salty, spicy, and addictive, these savory fried coils are no longer just for the festive season, in large part, because of the diaspora.

Opinion: Eileen Gu and the Hyphenated American Dream

The Chinese American skier’s choice to represent China in the Olympics is thrillingly subversive. But is her story so different from that of our immigrant parents?

Opinion: R.K. Narayan’s Idyllic Malgudi Might Not Be Enough

The famed short story writer created a utopia that rarely mentions caste or politics. It is the place where we may want to escape, but not where we can live.

Opinion: How the U.S. Failed Evacuation Efforts in Afghanistan

The U.S. administration congratulated themselves on their evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. A volunteer on the ground in Kabul writes about how botched these efforts really were.

Opinion: Aryan Khan is Paying the Price for Being Muslim in India

Though they couldn’t find any drugs on him, officials arrested Shah Rukh Khan’s son during a drug raid and denied him bail — a reminder that being Muslim in India means living at the government’s mercy.

How Anti-Asian Bias Came to U.S. Colleges

The playbook is reminiscent of 1920s anti-Semitic admissions policies. A recent Supreme Court case could not only end the practice, but also throw out affirmative action.

The Devastating Colonial Legacy of Dams in Pakistan

Though at least ten dams have burst since this year’s deadly flooding, the country has long promoted them as the magical solution to its woes.

Rishi Sunak is U.K. Prime Minister. Now What?

Can the former chancellor of the exchequer get the U.K. through an unprecedented economic crisis? Experts say the answer is not so clear-cut.

Rishi Sunak is the Next U.K. Prime Minister, Making History

The former chancellor of the exchequer, 42, is the first person of color, first person of Indian origin, and first Hindu to take on the top role in the country.

Deepika Padukone is Ready to Build an Empire

The launch of 82°E, her self-described “self-care” brand, is only the start for the Bollywood superstar.

How Sabyasachi Found Himself

As a young designer at New York Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee was told to go back to India. He returned to one of his favorite cities on his own terms.

Young the Giant is Changing the Face of Indie Rock

With album ‘American Bollywood,’ frontman Sameer Gadhia fuses Indian and American music, adding a new sound — and story — to a predominantly white space.

The Fierceness of Poorna Jagannathan

We talked to the star about starting her acting career in her 30s, playing fearless women, and why she almost said no to ‘Never Have I Ever.’

The Magical Weight Loss Drug No One is Talking About

In June 2021, the FDA approved semaglutide, one of the first drugs specifically designed for weight loss. For some, it’s been a godsend. But is it also promoting fatphobia?

Why Endometriosis Is Often Ignored Among South Asians

Even with debilitating pain and clear symptoms, many South Asians with endometriosis wait years for the diagnosis and treatment that could change their lives.

Colonization Might Be Responsible for Your Diabetes

South Asians are genetically predisposed to diabetes. New research suggests that British Raj-induced famines could be to blame.

The Endless Frustration of South Asian Hair Loss

For a culture that has long revered long, thick hair, community members are finding that traditional hair care rituals and advice are falling short.

Why Many South Asians Never Learn to Swim

South Asians account for a significant number of drowning deaths. So why aren’t more of us learning to swim?

The NBA’s Big Play for India? Ranveer Singh

The basketball league has targeted the country for years. Now, it’s investing in everything from Hindi broadcasts to a Bollywood star — but will it work?

Why Cricket May Finally Make it to the Olympics

The world’s second most popular sport has billions of fans, yet hasn’t been at the Olympics for over 100 years. A new bid might finally change that.

The Indian Olympian Turned Accused Killer

Sushil Kumar medaled in 2008 and 2012, putting Indian wrestling back on the world stage. His fall exposed the dark side of the sport, where champions become criminals.