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Met Gala 2026: Indian Craft Steals the Spotlight

Yes, we’re tired of the billionaire Hunger Games. But this year’s carpet also showcased the subcontinent’s talented artisans.

15 South Asian Stories to Read This AAPI Heritage Month

A curated guide to the subcontinental histories, icons, and cultural moments that shaped America — and the world.

Miranda Priestly Was Right All Along

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ isn’t about fashion — it’s about what it takes to keep art alive.

The Peptide Boom is Coming for South Asians

“Wolverine” and “glow” stacks are promising to solve health issues one community has long struggled with. But at what cost?

Mona Singh’s Mothers Don’t Behave

In an industry that typecasts aging women, one actor keeps stealing the show.

Raghu Rai, the Accidental Photographer Who Captured India

As a photojournalist, he went where few dared — documenting war, disaster, power, and beauty with unflinching truth.

The Joyful Absurdity of ‘Caminho das Índias’

Indians are rediscovering a 2009 Brazilian telenovela about them — and loving it. Why does it still hit across borders?

The World’s Fermentation Hotspot Isn’t Where You Think

We spoke to the scientists documenting what subcontinental kitchens have known for centuries, from panta bhat to chaas.

How Sunny Naqvi Finally Got Caught

A U.S. citizen faked an ICE detention. Then, a county sheriff and ex-boyfriend started comparing notes. We spoke to both.

Why Everyone is Shilajit-Maxxing Now

The black goo has gone from ancient Ayurvedic remedy to an influencer-backed cure-all for men. But does it work?

The Punjabi Princess Who Took On the British Empire

The exiled Sikh royal fought for women’s rights, didn’t pay taxes, and supported British Indians — all to resist the empire that raised her.

Asha Bhosle’s Voice Refuses to Stay in the Past

How did a singer from Maharashtra become one of the most versatile, remixed artists of all time?

Why India, Italy, and Oaxaca Eat the Same Flower

One fragile squash blossom, dozens of regional recipes, and a surprisingly global journey.

Move Over Mehndi. Alta is Having a Revival.

Bollywood aesthetics dominated weddings for decades. Now, the ancient red dye is reclaiming its place.

Why Did No One Stop Sunny Naqvi?

Exclusive: The Juggernaut reviewed court filings and police records to reveal how she kept getting away with it.

How ‘Chiraiya’ Exposes India’s Marital Rape Exception

A streaming series is forcing people to confront a reality the law refuses to recognize. Will it also create real change?

Living the Life of Puja

Everyone’s arguing about her rise. What if they’re missing the point?

The Secret Life of Afghan Wine

Drinking can cost you your life. Yet many are risking it all to preserve the ancient tradition that has survived religion, war, and bans.

Why ‘Kapoor & Sons’ Couldn’t Be Made Today

No star wanted to play a gay man. Studios didn’t want a broken family. In an exclusive, Shakun Batra tells us how he pulled off the 2016 film.

Anglo-Indian Cuisine is More Than Colonial Food

For decades, it was dismissed as a relic of empire. Now, it’s getting a second life.