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Maldives and Sri Lanka May Hold the Secrets to Long Life

Life expectancy in Maldives, at 80, and Sri Lanka, at 76, are years higher than the world average, but are understudied compared to Blue Zones.

Jaahnavi Kandula Deserved Better

Seattle police killed an Indian student and laughed about it. Its aftermath has shaken the global South Asian community.

Agatha Christie, the Mystery Queen Who Won South Asian Hearts

How the British novelist borrowed from the subcontinent, became the literary grandmother of generations of fans, and changed Indian film forever.

Jaahnavi Kandula Killing: “She Had Limited Value,” Police Officer Says

Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer is under investigation for laughing after a colleague killed the 23-year-old Indian graduate student.

The Rise and Fall of Monkeys

After a long history of coexistence and even reverence, the relationship between South Asians and monkeys seems to have soured in recent years. Why?

Remembering 9/11

Ten stories on how September 11 impacted the world, from the occupation of Afghanistan to anti-Muslim and -Sikh hate crimes.

‘Jawan’: What’s Old is New Again — And More Relevant Than Ever

The latest action blockbuster from Shah Rukh Khan showcases the actor’s many avatars, with epic storytelling that has long been missing in Hindi cinema.

How India Got Its Name

For a country that has renamed cities and states, the latest “Bharat” debate is about much more than nomenclature.

The Pakistan-India Space Race That Wasn’t

Despite getting to space 13 years before India and having a Nobel laureate at the helm, Pakistan would get in the way of its own greatness.

Why South Asians Prefer the Mother’s Side

Scores of South Asians swear the dad’s side of the family sucks. Is it just evolution or something else?

Rumors Spread That India Is Changing Its Name To “Bharat”

Memes abound after a leaked photo shows India used the term 'Bharat' on G20 Summit invitations.

Celebrating Labor Day 2023

Ten of our best stories on South Asian workers and their history around the world.

Why Seema in ‘And Just Like That’ Subverts Expectations

Sarita Choudhury’s Seema isn’t Samantha. Instead, she’s the best of the other characters, and a new model of a sexy, successful South Asian woman.

South Asia is World’s Most Polluted Region, New Study Finds

South Asians would live 5.1 years longer if air quality met WHO guidelines. The region makes up more than half of the total years lost from pollution globally.

Shafilea Ahmed Didn’t Have to Die

Twenty years ago, parents murdered their British Pakistani daughter for daring to be herself. She would get justice only years later.

Brown Don’t Frown: The Science of South Asian Aging

Studies suggests that South Asians look younger for longer. That hasn’t stopped them from seeking new treatments to help turn back the clock.

NYC Mosques No Longer Need a Permit to Broadcast the Call to Prayer

Masjids can broadcast azan on Friday afternoons and throughout the month of Ramadan.

The Undoing of Vijay Mallya, the “King of Good Times”

Two decades after founding Kingfisher Airlines, the former billionaire beer baron still owes India $1.4 billion.

The Bollywood Bahu Effect

Does marrying into a dynastic Hindi film family mean less autonomy? Fans are convinced Alia Bhatt is the phenomenon’s latest victim.

Why South Asians Love Feet

The subcontinent’s reverence for the lowest appendage isn’t new. Is it a collective fetish or is something else afoot?