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Jameela Jamil Has Entered Her Villain Era

The ‘She-Hulk’ star opened up about the freedom of playing a supervillain and dealing with haters in real life.

How Love is Blind’s Deepti is Learning to Choose Herself

The reality television star went viral for walking out of her wedding. What came next redefined her approach to life, love, and happiness.

Is Adnan Syed Innocent or Guilty?

No matter the truth, there is little justice in the case that enraptured the world.

The Call of Niagara Falls

How did the roaring waterfalls become an essential stop in the South Asian immigrant experience?

What the Koh-i-noor Really Represents

As South Asians worldwide clamor for the diamond’s return, they risk losing something far more critical.

‘Come Fall in Love’ Review: Fun, But No ‘DDLJ’

The upbeat musical is entertaining but will leave fans of the 1995 Bollywood classic sorely disappointed.

Why Cricket May Finally Make it to the Olympics

The world’s second most popular sport has billions of fans, yet hasn’t been at the Olympics for over 100 years. A new bid might finally change that.

The Legacy of British Colonization in South Asia

Sixteen stories about the British empire, the royal family, and how they changed the subcontinent.

‘Gilmore Girls’ and Its Unlikely South Asian Fanbase

The intergenerational television series had some real “log kya kahenge?” vibes.

‘Brahmāstra’ Review: Powerful, Yet Fatally Flawed

The epic fantasy film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt is the first of its kind, but disappointingly leans into tired Bollywood tropes.

The Overlooked History of Punjabi Vegetarianism

Two-thirds of Punjab is vegetarian. But stereotypes of chicken-loving foodies persist, ignoring traditions shaped partly by Partition.

The Conundrum of South Asian Lactose Intolerance

South Asian nations are leading producers and consumers of milk — so why are so many of us lactose intolerant?

Why More South Asians Are Rejecting Marriage

Though South Asians are among the most likely to be married, singles are increasingly ditching age-old expectations and rewriting what relationships and commitment can look like.

Young the Giant is Changing the Face of Indie Rock

With album ‘American Bollywood,’ frontman Sameer Gadhia fuses Indian and American music, adding a new sound — and story — to a predominantly white space.

How “Jugaad” Became a Bad Word

Once a business buzzword, the Indian practice of makeshift, creative solutions is now — at times unfairly — associated with half-baked, shoddy work.

The Indian Olympian Turned Accused Killer

Sushil Kumar medaled in 2008 and 2012, putting Indian wrestling back on the world stage. His fall exposed the dark side of the sport, where champions become criminals.

The Beautiful Intimacy of ‘Monsoon Wedding’

Mira Nair’s 2001 film went beyond a picture-perfect celebration of the big Indian wedding to give audiences an honest portrait of an imperfect family.

The Rise of South Asian Studies in U.S. Colleges

College students are increasingly tapping into their heritage not just at home but also at school. But access and resources aren’t always equal.

No One Was Ready for ‘ABCD’

The 1999 film reflected the complexities of the diaspora, spelling out uncomfortable truths and depicting sexuality in a way that remains far ahead of its time.

Colonization Might Be Responsible for Your Diabetes

South Asians are genetically predisposed to diabetes. New research suggests that British Raj-induced famines could be to blame.