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.
Allana Akhtar
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.
Mehr Singh
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.
The Juggernaut
‘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.
Snigdha Sur
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.
Sadaf Ahsan
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?