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Remembering Partition and Independence, 75 Years On

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

How ‘Taal’ Took Aishwarya Rai to New Heights

The plot of Subhash Ghai’s 1999 film was nothing new. The killer soundtrack and a rising star made it a global sensation.

Why South Asians Struggle with IVF

South Asians are increasingly seeking fertility treatments, only to find that the process is costlier, more time-consuming, and less successful than it is for other groups.

Stick With ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3

While the new season initially feels formulaic, the show ultimately evolves into something more profound.

‘Indian Matchmaking’ Season 2 is Still a Hate Watch

Sima from Mumbai is back, and so is the reality show’s narrow depiction of India’s matchmaking industry.

The Fierceness of Poorna Jagannathan

We talked to the star about starting her acting career in her 30s, playing fearless women, and why she almost said no to ‘Never Have I Ever.’

Falling in Love with Suraj Sharma in ‘Wedding Season’

A decade after his debut in Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi,’ the actor is back in lead roles and says he’s found his “happy place.”

Alia Bhatt Refuses to Be Predictable

Critics dismissed her after her debut. Peers now call her the best actor in Bollywood. We chatted with the ‘Darlings’ star on how she pulls off powerful character-driven roles.

How Much Did British Colonization Cost India?

One historian puts the figure at $45 trillion. Others say focusing on the size of the British Raj’s bill misses the bigger picture.

How A.R. Rahman Makes Hit After Hit

The composer breaks down why chart-topping success doesn’t tell the full story of the magic behind his music.

Pallavi Sharda on Why ‘Wedding Season’ Feels So “Rare”

“When I read the script, my eyes kind of popped out of their sockets.”

The South Asians of OnlyFans

Thousands of South Asian creators have found sexual and economic empowerment on the X-rated platform — yet their work is shrouded in shame.

Hrithik Roshan and His Lucky Thumb

How one of the biggest Bollywood stars in the new millennium almost didn’t happen.

The Unsolved Mystery of Heart Disease in South Asians

High rates of heart issues have plagued South Asians — and confounded researchers — for years. A new bill hopes to change that.

The Evolution of South Asian Tattoos

How henna and Sanskrit tattoos became “trendy,” and the South Asian artists reclaiming them.

Why the South Asian Diaspora Loves the Evening Walk

The sacred after-dinner tradition persists even as many South Asians rarely participate in other forms of exercise.

Sania Khan’s Murder Spotlights Domestic Violence in South Asian Homes

The death of the Pakistani American at the hands of her abusive ex-husband has sparked dialogue about the stigmas of divorce and domestic violence in the community.

‘The Gray Man’ Wastes Dhanush (Review)

Fans were hyped for the Tamil superstar’s Hollywood debut, but the film doesn’t do him justice.

Is Rishi Sunak the Next U.K. Prime Minister?

How the former chancellor, and other South Asian candidates, came to dominate the nearly all-white Conservative Party.

How ‘Ms. Marvel’ Put Partition on Screen

We spoke to the team behind the show’s episode on Partition — a historical event seminal to South Asians, yet rarely depicted in Hollywood.