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‘The Archies’: An Ode to Being Young and Free

Zoya Akhtar’s film adaptation of the beloved American comic isn’t for the serious. Rather, it’s an endearing reminder of the joys of young adulthood.

Why South Asians Still Aren’t Working Out Enough

Despite health risks and fit celebrities, the community gets significantly less exercise than the recommended amount. What gives?

What’s the Deal with Neils?

The name has never been particularly popular in the U.S. — unless, of course, you’re Indian American.

How Henry Kissinger Betrayed Bangladesh

The former U.S. Secretary of State fled Nazi Germany as a child. Decades later, he would condone the Pakistani genocide of millions of Bengalis.

Rose Water: From Mughal Tradition to TikTok Trend

Your favorite skincare secret dates back centuries. So why is the West now obsessed with it?

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad Who Wasn’t

Mukarram Jah inherited the wealth of the world’s richest man, but swiftly squandered it. To this day, many consider him unworthy of the title.

How ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ Gave Us Perspective

Was Shah Rukh Khan’s Aman just a manic pixie dream girl? Or something more?

Bangladesh and Palestine: A History of Solidarity

For decades, the two have supported each other in displacement, war, and oppression.

Richa Moorjani is the Moral Core of ‘Fargo’ Season 5

With a sweet scowl and a burning heart, the actor’s Indira Olmstead adds a touch of kind fierceness to the Minnesota-set dark comedy — and nails that accent.

Pakistan’s Expulsion of Afghans Threatens Centuries of History

Afghan refugees shaped the country’s culture and economy for generations. Now, they’re being forced out — and the loss is incalculable.

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.

On Israel and Hamas, South Asian Students Fear Speaking Out

American universities are usually safe spaces to discuss ideas and believes. Students and professors say: not anymore.

‘The Marvels’ Squanders Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan

The latest Marvel film doesn’t take advantage of uniting three powerful storylines, including that of its first Pakistani American superhero.

‘Baazigar,’ the Killer Thriller Gamble that Struck Gold

The 1993 film with a murderous villain as a hero sent shockwaves through Bollywood and turned its actors and directors into veritable stars.

Dates: The Sacred Superfood that Withstood Millennia

The ancient drupe has long been a staple for Muslims. Now, it’s the latest fad for health nuts in the West.

The Unlikely Sponsor Behind the New York City Marathon

TCS pours tens of millions of dollars into global marathons every year. That few know what it does or its Indian origins is by design.

John Kapoor, the Billionaire Pain Hustler

The Indian American’s drug company pushed its fentanyl spray at any cost. But did jailing him change anything?

Halloween 2023: South Asian Edition

Fifteen of our best stories for the spooky season.

Brown Wealth is Shameless

A new generation of rich South Asians are showing off and living it up. Not everyone’s on board.

How South Indian Immigrants Shaped Malaysian Cuisine

Tamil, Malayali, and Kannadiga migrants are behind some of the archipelago’s biggest culinary hits, from roti canai to teh tarik.