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Amar Diwakar

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Amar Diwakar is an independent writer and researcher. He has written for Al Jazeera, the Boston Globe, The Baffler, In These Times, and other publications. He blogs at Splintered Eye.



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An Indian tea seller, Rafik, pours karak chai in Dubai, U.A.E., Aug. 24, 2022. Inflation has increased prices, a blow to migrant workers who depend on the drink (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Karak Chai is Really the Story of South Asian Migrants

The accessible, diasporic brew is a byproduct of Gulf modernization — and its insidious underbelly.

Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar

People gather to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinians and demand an immediate ceasefire at Trafalgar Square in London, U.K. on November 4, 2023 (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Amid Calls for Peace, Many South Asians are “Utterly Heartbroken”

Millions have called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Yet, they are disappointed with governments that aren’t doing enough.

Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar

The late Anoop Singh (left) and Mansa Singh, pictured in October 2012. (Pritpal Singh)

The Last Gasp of Afghanistan’s Sikhs and Hindus

After decades of persecution, the once-thriving communities are now on the verge of disappearing.

Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar

Sarathy Korwar (Rishabah Sood)

Sarathy Korwar, Genius Waiting to Be Discovered

The London-based Indo-jazz musician has an entirely new sound.

Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar

Browning the Future

With the rise of South Asian sci-fi, what might South Asian futurism look like?

Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar



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