‘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.
Meher Manda
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?
Sanchita Kedia
What’s the Deal with Neils?
The name has never been particularly popular in the U.S. — unless, of course, you’re Indian American.
Ayesha Le Breton
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.
Farah Akbar
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?
Snigdha Sur
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.
Sadaf Ahsan
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.
Amar Diwakar
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.
Dayita More
‘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.
Isha Banerjee
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.
The Juggernaut
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.
Mehr Singh