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The European Fantasy That Betrayed Its Bengali Heroine

In the 1930s, a Romanian scholar turned one woman’s story into a salacious novel. She refused to let his version become history.

Before “Too Many Asians,” It Was “Too Many Jews”

Today’s anti-Asian panic follows a familiar script, one written a century ago about Jewish people.

Indian Looksmaxxing: In Search of the “Perfect” Face

From TikTok tutorials to risky surgeries, Indian men are chasing a new standard of beauty. Is it worth it?

Anil Ambani in the Epstein Files: What’s Real, What’s Fake

Outlets like Bloomberg claim the billionaire solicited a “tall Swedish blonde.” We actually read the files — the answer is more complicated.

Winter Olympics 2026: Meet the South Asian Underdogs

Their countries have little snow, scarce funding, and difficult odds. These athletes are chasing history anyway.

Celebrating Black History Month: 2026

Fifteen of our favorite stories on the often-overlooked, intertwined histories of Black and South Asian communities.

The Epstein Files Don’t Spare South Asians

From Deepak Chopra to the Ambanis, we scoured millions of files to trace how the region and its people tapped into elite power circles.

The Outrageous History Behind the Taj Mahal Necklace

Hollywood and Western luxury houses keep exploiting Indian royal artefacts to sell jewels on the red carpet. When will it stop?

Are you looking for purpose and meaning in life?

We’re used to hearing stories about South Asian success: earning wealth, titles, and recognition. Dr. Abraham George had it all, yet it didn’t bring him the purpose he sought. So what would?

Bridgerton Season 4 is a Worn-Out Fairy Tale

Quarter-Indian king Luke Thompson and newcomer Yerin Ha are compelling, but the Regency-era universe is feeling woefully tired.

How Flipperachi Rewired Bollywood’s Sound

The “FA9LA” rapper chatted with us about the magic behind that viral hit, Akshaye Khanna, all those memes, and what’s next.

South Asian Doctors are Bracing for the Worst

Immigration crackdowns are forcing physicians to plan for raids, detentions, and loss of control over patient care.

The Making of the South Asian Mother-in-Law

The Beckham drama cracked open generational trauma and power plays many of us know too well.

Dear South Asians, We Need to Talk About ‘the Help’

Even the most fervent social justice warriors are treating domestic help and gig workers like s***. Something has to change.

The Nigerian Indian Wedding at the Center of the Glambot Scandal

Yinka Animashaun shared how a viral email exchange exposed just how little Americans know about these epic cultural celebrations.

How White Feminism Went Full Eugenics in India

Revered in the U.S., Margaret Sanger and Katherine Mayo were also the loudest to promote the “too many Indians” trope that persists today.

The Best Movies About People We Meet on Vacation

Bollywood and diaspora films depicted this trope with aplomb years before streaming dared to take it on.

How British Grooming Gangs Targeted Sikh Girls

Survivors, activists, and experts explain how criminal networks targeted one community for decades — and why police failed to stop it.

Can Saffron Actually Treat Depression?

Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda called the coveted spice “heart-gladdening.” Modern science is putting that claim to the test.

‘Kennedy’ Has Style, Substance, and Ghosts

After wowing Cannes in 2023, Anurag Kashyap’s noir thriller vanished from public view. Its streaming arrival feels long overdue.