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Malala Yousafzai, Internet Queen

The Nobel laureate and education rights activist has long been online to fight for her cause. People are only now realizing she’s also funny, with many more stories to tell.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ the Blockbuster Full of Contradictions

The film reinforced the “suitable girl” trope, but also reimagined widowhood and love.

Radioactive Rotis: Britain’s Secret Human Radiation Trials

Over 50 years ago, a medical study targeted 21 British Indian women without their consent. The U.K. government has still not investigated or apologized.

South Asian Pizza is (Finally) Having Its Moment

Hold the pineapples and pepperoni. Enter: shutki, aloo chicken, naga pepper, and green chili chutney.

The South Asians Reclaiming Their Names

After years of shortening or anglicizing names, many are now choosing a different path than assimilation.

What’s in an Accent?

The linguistics behind why we sometimes can’t hear what’s right in front of us.

How Kashmir Became Cashmere

Colonial greed turned the “soft-gold” fabric that once ruled the world into a commodity. How much of pashmina today is what it claims to be?

Bangladesh Dengue Death Toll Exceeds 1,017

The country is experiencing the worst outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in its history.

Wes Anderson and India: A Love Story?

In his new shorts ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ and ‘Poison,’ the director’s obsession with the subcontinent finally results in authenticity.

The South Asian Women Breaking the Divorce Taboo

As ending marriages becomes increasingly common, a new generation is speaking out to end the stigma.

Have South Asian Weddings Reached Peak Pastel?

As actor Parineeti Chopra’s wedding photos went viral, many wondered where all the color had gone in subcontinental nuptials.

How ‘It Lives Inside’ Brings Hindu Mythology to Horror

The Megan Suri-starrer taps into familiar feelings of otherness to create a new visual language for the global genre.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the Future of Sikh Canada

Canada is the world’s second largest home to Sikhs. But one man’s alleged extrajudicial killing may have changed diplomacy with India forever.

How Humans of Bombay Lost at Its Own Game

The Mumbai-based company accused another account of plagiarism. When Humans of New York founder Brandon Stanton called out the hypocrisy, all hell broke loose.

The Exciting Dating Lives of South Asian Seniors

The community often stigmatizes those who crave companionship after age 60. These lovebirds prove that the search for someone special never has to end.

King Khan: Tracing South Asia’s Most Iconic Surname

From Genghis to Shah Rukh, one of South Asia’s most prolific last names hints at our entwined history.

Black Pepper: From India’s “Black Gold” to Afterthought

Europeans colonized India in its quest for the once priceless spice. How did we start taking salt’s best friend for granted?

Who is Instacart’s Apoorva Mehta?

As the grocery delivery company goes public today, the mysterious India-born founder’s journey leaves more questions than answers.

Hasan Minhaj, Friend or Foe?

The comedian recently admitted to fabricating major incidents in his comedy specials, leaving South Asians split over his “emotional truths.”

Justin Trudeau Links Killing Of Canadian Sikh Leader To Indian Government

Justin Trudeau has said Canada is pursuing “credible allegations” that link the Indian government to the killing of a prominent Canadian Sikh leader.