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‘To Kill A Tiger’ is Powerful, Yet Overlooks Its Women

The Oscar-nominated documentary follows a father seeking justice for his daughter, a survivor of a brutal rape. But its women rarely get the spotlight.

Tamil, the Indian Language that Spread Across the World

The vernacular is one of the oldest, reaching as far and wide as Thailand and Australia. Why doesn’t it get its due?

Gayatri Devi, the Maharani Who Did

From politician to preservationist, she was always more than a glamorous queen — reminding us to stand tall in a world that men often dominate.

Why the West is Obsessed with Borders

We take these boundaries as a fact of life. But does it have to be this way?

Nazia Hassan, the South Asian Queen of Pop

The British Pakistani singer redefined global stardom in the 1980s. But her musical career was tragically cut short.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2024

This March, dive into our stories about women in all their multitudes. Astronaut. Friend. Goddess. Mother. Sister. Saint. Icon.

Why South Asian Women Are Suffering from Anemia

Researchers have found that the demographic is more prone to the condition than other groups. What gives?

London’s Brick Lane: Banglatown No More?

British Bangladeshis have called the area home for decades. With new development, its future is far more uncertain.

The Toyota Camry, An Indian American Classic

Toyotas are efficient, reliable, and affordable. But for a generation of Indian immigrants, one of its models means so much more.

Timbaland and Indian Music: A Match Made in Heaven?

In the 2000s, the producer sampled Bollywood classics to create some of his biggest hits. Many of the original artists have yet to reap any rewards.

The Butter Chicken Effect

As a lawsuit unfolds over the dish’s origins, it’s time to ask: has its popularity done more harm than good for Indian cuisine?

Catarina de San Juan: Mughal Princess or Mexican Saint?

Historians and Catholics alike have venerated the enslaved woman from India since the 1600s, yet few know her true story — until now.

‘Highway’ and the Making of a Star

How the 2014 Imtiaz Ali film set the stage for Alia Bhatt’s dominance.

The Disappearing Dak Nam

For many Bengalis, the naming tradition is a way to express cultural pride and intimacy. But for others, it might be on the way out.

The Cobra Effect and the Colonial Gaze

How the world’s foremost experts popularized the made-up story of a British incentive to curb Delhi’s snake population.

‘One Day’: Hollywood Romance with a South Asian Twist

The Netflix adaptation of the 2009 novel isn’t groundbreaking. But Ambika Mod as romantic lead Emma is.

Why South Asians Love Muhammad Ali

The boxing legend symbolizes more than just athletic prowess for those from the subcontinent.

South Asian Love Stories: 2024

From whether romantic kissing originated in India to the queer legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ dive into our favorite stories on love in all its forms.

How Parkchester Became “Little Bangladesh”

The once exclusively white neighborhood is a haven for immigrants. But does its success threaten its future?

“Mundian To Bach Ke,” The Bhangra Anthem That Lives On

The 2003 Panjabi MC and Jay-Z track became a global sensation. More than 20 years later, we’ve yet to experience anything like it. Why?