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Why You Can’t Get “Bangladesh” Out of Your Head

Ian McConnell shared how he created an absurd 49-second song that’s made fans out of SZA, Lizzo, and Bengalis everywhere.

The Sultan and the Star-Spangled Banner

Mysore’s rockets did more than terrify the British. They may have helped America win its independence.

‘Elephants in the Fog’ Was Never About the Elephants

The Cannes-winning Nepali film about a Kinnar matriarch in search of her missing daughter asks us why we often treat the sacred as outcasts.

Can Men and Women Be Friends in South Asia?

Researchers analyzed 1.38 trillion Facebook friendship ties. They found one of the world’s starkest gender divides.

A Navajo Groom, a Delhi Bride, and a Late Father’s Wish

He traveled to India to ask for her hand. Two weddings later, their families found home in each other.

How the Anti-Indian Culture Wars Came for Frisco

A viral flag-tearing, racist remarks at council meetings, and a bitter mayoral runoff have exposed a divide over who gets to be Texan.

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’: What Happens When We Forget Partition?

A dementia-stricken man tries to return home, forcing his family and the audience to confront a long-lost past.

Can Older Women Date Younger Men in Peace?

Despite what Hollywood might have you believe, the cougar is often treated like a witch in South Asian culture.

Yes, You Can Be Muslim and Queer

A news outlet called Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan “fake” Muslims for celebrating Pride Month. Queer Muslims would like a word.

‘Maa Behen’: When Witches Stop Behaving

Madhuri Dixit and Suresh Triveni on witchy rumors, a chaotic mother, and the women society loves to misunderstand.

Before Seersucker Was Southern, It Was Indian

How a puckered cotton fabric from India became a symbol of summer in the American South.

South Asians Aren’t Sleeping Well. It’s Killing Us.

Researchers are finally examining the missing puzzle piece to the community’s health woes.

The Ranveer Singh Ban is About More Than One Star

The blacklisting saga reveals something bigger about a new Bollywood hierarchy.

The Juggernaut’s Essential Longreads for Pride 2026

This June, explore some of our favorite features on queer South Asian icons, history, and culture.

Shrey Parikh, From Underdog to Spelling Bee Champion

He once finished 89th. Then the 14-year-old delivered one of the most dominant spell-off performances in history.

Why Did Chirayu Rana’s Lawyer Drop His Case?

We might have an inkling.

Exclusive: Chirayu Rana’s Wall Street Nightmare

We spoke to the ex-JPMorgan banker who claimed a female executive abused him — and found an even messier truth.

The Curse of the South Asian Belly

The community is predisposed to storing fat around the midsection, leading to serious health risks. So what can we do about it?

Will the Wasians Let Us Sit With Them?

A viral Central Park meetup exposed a weird new hierarchy around who gets to be part Asian.

When Did South Asian Weddings Become ‘Content’?

Couples are now spending big on phone-first creators to produce trending reels and TikToks — in the latest race to go viral.