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In Tadka We Trust

Each drop is a sensory universe. Here’s how the technique as old as time came to define South Asian cuisines.

The Bidet is Back. But for Many South Asians, It’s Been a Fixture.

Rooted in Hindu and Islamic traditions, using water to clean oneself after going to the bathroom has been a common practice in the East, but has only recently caught on in the West.

Subhash Kapoor: Art Dealer by Day, Idol Thief By Night

How the prolific antiquities trafficker hatched a scheme to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars of Asian artifacts — and succeeded.

Paisley: The World’s First Patent Theft?

How Europe stole one of the oldest block prints from Indian, Iranian, and Kashmiri weavers — and why everyone from The Beatles to Bollywood donned it.

‘In Search of Bengali Harlem’ is a Pursuit of Belonging

The documentary follows Alauddin Ullah as he traces his family’s past to 1930s New York, where Black, Puerto Rican, and Bengali marriages created a culture of their own.

Khichdi Deserves More than the Sloppy Treatment

It’s time to celebrate the rice and lentil dish synonymous with home comfort, which rarely makes it to restaurant menus and has been appropriated by wellness warriors.

Noor Inayat Khan, Unlikely War Hero

Officers believed she was physically and temperamentally unsuited to be a spy. Instead, the British Indian princess outlasted her peers and was a groundbreaking agent of resistance.

Our Top 10 Health Stories of 2022

Why colonization is responsible for your diabetes, the ubiquity of the evening walk, why many quietly suffer with PCOS and endometriosis, and other stories that investigated South Asian health.

Our Top 15 Profiles and Interviews: 2022

Deepika Padukone, Simone Ashley, Indra Nooyi, Jameela Jamil, Sabyasachi, and other icons in their field share their stories, in their own words.

Our Top 10 Politics Stories: 2022

Dive into how much British colonization cost the Indian subcontinent, what the Koh-i-noor really represents, South Asian migrant worker deaths at the World Cup, and more.

Our Top 10 Business and Technology Stories: 2022

From how Cartier built an empire by incorporating Eastern designs and the NBA’s big play for India, these were our top business and tech stories of 2022.

Our Top 15 Culture Stories: 2022

From why eating with your hands persisted in South Asia to why the West is afraid of color, these were the top stories on the South Asian practices, beliefs, and history that shape what we believe and do.

Our Top 15 Entertainment Stories: 2022

From why Parminder Nagra should have been a superstar to the rise of pan-Indian films and ‘RRR,’ delve into the film, TV, and celebrity stories our readers and editorial team loved.

Our Top 10 Food Stories: 2022

From the rise of Bhut jolokia, or the ghost pepper, to why Best Of lists often snub South Asian restaurants, these were the stories our readers and editorial team couldn't get enough of.

Why Many South Asian Muslims Celebrate Christmas

What some call “haram” is a way for others to incorporate traditions that center family and giving.

2022’s Biggest Moments for South Asians Globally

The year, wrapped.

Opinion: The World Cup is Over. But What About the Migrant Workers?

The international soccer tournament was supposed to prioritize worker welfare. But over 6,750 South Asians have died since Qatar won its bid in 2010.

How the West Reduced ‘The Kama Sutra’ to Sex

The ancient Indian manuscript has long been a guide to love — and life.

‘Moshari’: Why Bangladeshi Horror Always Made Sense

Director Nuhash Humayun chats about how he added Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed as exec producers, turning the short film into a feature, and what’s next.

The Increasing Threat of Breast Cancer in Pakistan

Pakistan has the highest breast cancer rates in Asia and among the highest mortality rates. Experts still don’t know why.