‘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.
Snigdha Sur
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?
Vaishnavi Naidu
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.
Ayesha Le Breton
Why the West is Obsessed with Borders
We take these boundaries as a fact of life. But does it have to be this way?
Hassaan Bin Sabir
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.
The Juggernaut
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?
Olivia Bowden
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.
Sharlene Gandhi
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?
Mallika Basu
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.
Meher Manda
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.
Farah Akbar
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?
Isha Banerjee
“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?