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Dengue: From Dacca Fever to Today’s Deadly Crisis

In 1964, the West branded Bengal as the site of “worldwide epidemics.” Did the stigma predetermine its destiny?

The Crown’s Cursed Jewels

From the Hope diamond to Diana’s sapphire, South Asian gems still haunt British and French royals. Why don’t we talk about them more?

‘War 2’: The Spy Thriller That Forgot the Thrill

Even with Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and globe-trotting stunts, the sequel to a fan favorite action flick turns swagger into slog.

Remembering Partition and Independence, 78 Years On

Fifteen in-depth stories about the event that forever changed the subcontinent.

The Sepoy Mutineers Who Never Made It to Belize

For decades, historians said exiled rebels birthed the country’s Indian diaspora in 1857. The truth is far stranger.

How the Bengal Famine Changed South Asian Genes

New epigenetics research shows that British-induced starvation didn’t just kill millions — it rewired bodies for generations.

Mahendra Patel, Free At Last

Caroline Miller’s false accusation landed him in jail for over six weeks. He chatted with us about what’s next and how he’s fighting back.

When “Good Genes” Came For India

One viral ad has reignited the discourse that once fueled mass sterilizations in the U.S. and the subcontinent — with devastating consequences.

The Japanese Man Who Dared to Animate the Ramayana

It took Yugo Sako’s team 10 years to hand-draw the sacred Indian epic. The result was stunning and too controversial to screen widely — until now.

Sabu, the Indian Who Made It in 1930s Hollywood

As the West’s “elephant boy,” he was exotic enough to be adored — and expendable enough to be forgotten.

The Forgotten Indian Roots of Flamenco

The Romani endured centuries of persecution to shape Spain’s most iconic dance. Now, a new generation is reclaiming its history.

‘Dhadak 2’: Bollywood Finally Sees Caste

The film might look like a romance. But it’s actually mainstream Hindi cinema’s most clear-eyed reckoning.

Why South Asian Hate Feels Different This Time

It’s louder, more visible, and more accepted than ever before. Experts chime in on what’s fueling its meteoric rise.

Why Thyroid Disorders Are Plaguing South Asian Women

The butterfly-shaped gland regulates everything from our heart to fertility. For one community, it’s all too easy to fall out of sync.

Oil Pulling, the Viral Ayurvedic Practice Your Dentist Hates

Celebs swear by it. Western researchers call it pseudoscience. The ancient ritual is at the center of a deeper battle: whose medicine do we trust?

Is Ed Sheeran the First Western Pop Star to Get India Right?

Critics have accused Coldplay, Selena, and others of exoticizing the country. Here’s why “Sapphire” might be different.

Mango, Falooda, and Rooh Afza…with Boba?

Hold your chai and lassi. South Asian bubble tea entrepreneurs are infusing the Taiwanese classic with tastes of home.

How ‘Aashiqui’ Let Its Women Win

More than just a hit soundtrack, the 1990 film gave us a working mom, a rising model, and a man who had to earn both their love.

Mayyur Girotra & Diya Mehta: When Zardozi Meets Denim

The designer-stylist duo are translating Indian couture for a new era — less bridal, more everyday heirloom.

Why South Asians Are Disney’s Forever Maybes

From Prince Naveen to Jasmine, the community has always existed in the famed animator’s fantastical in-between.