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The Vigilante News Anchor Who Changed Indian TV

In a time of deteriorating press freedom, audiences and the BJP have found a champion in Arnab Goswami, who promises to deliver the justice that the media has failed to bring.

Our Ten Favorite Biryanis to Plate this Thanksgiving

Will it be light and fresh veg biryani, divine seafood biryani, or nutty lamb biryani? The final pick is yours.

When Doctors Write the Story

Death, love, and birth are the greatest themes of both literature and of medicine. Brown doctors are now telling these stories through novels.

Why Alex Trebek Means So Much to Immigrant Kids

Days before he passed, an emotional clip of me telling Alex Trebek I learned to speak English by watching "Jeopardy!" went viral. This is for him.

With No Formal Sex-Ed, Pakistanis Turn to The Internet

Myths about puberty, masturbation, and sex continue to fester in the country’s youth as schools avoid — and sometimes discourage — talking about the elephant in the room.

The Love and Irreverence of Mira Nair

The director — whose films have launched careers, won awards, and dazzled audiences with their earthy sensuality — reflects on decades of “riling people up.”

The Juggernaut Diwali Gift Guide: Our Best Picks Under $100

Unique presents for the holiday season — for anyone on your list.

The Revival of Sri Lanka's Kithul Palm Treacle

The sweet vegan syrup is evolving from a dessert sweetener to a condiment in savory dishes and boozy drinks.

Did Climate Change Cause the Collapse of the Indus Civilization?

Environmental lessons from our Harappan ancestors — in illustrations.

Kamala Made History — Now Everyone’s Revisiting Hers

Harris's groundbreaking victory is causing the Brown community to confront the limitations of identity politics, as well as its rewards.

In an Election of Many Firsts, Kamala Harris Elected VP

Amid a pandemic, America propeled Biden and Harris to the top political offices in 2020, the highest voter turnout year yet.

Fiction: It Started with a Dream

In the winner of our spooky horror fiction contest, at a family get-together, the line between Maya’s recurring nightmare and reality blurs.

We Talked 2020 Election Results with Brown Americans — Here’s What They Said

Taxes, “legal” immigration, and the death of democracy — voters and non-voters alike are speculating how the election will change things in 2021 and beyond.

Sri Preston Kulkarni’s Fight to Win Texas’s 22nd Congressional District

The Democratic House candidate seemed poised to win the traditionally red district, but lost by fewer than 30,000 votes. What happened?

Why Many Indian American Christians Support Trump

Among Indian Americans, a new survey reports that Christians are the religious community most supportive of Trump (45%). We dig into the stories behind the data.

What Makes Shah Rukh Khan A Superstar

How King Khan romanced audiences for over three decades, and why they’re still smitten by his charm.

The Best Bollywood Films for Halloween

For the spooky month, our recommendations of the spookiest thrillers and horror films Bollywood has to offer.

The Death Penalty Won’t Curb Rape In Bangladesh — Here’s Why

Activists say it’s not just about the maximum punishment for rape — Bangladesh’s judicial system rarely metes out justice for rape survivors.

The Politics of Indian Punk

Some of the most compelling art and critical insight into the country's sociopolitical issues is coming from the fringes of India's music communities: its punks.

The Making of a Witch

South Asia has a centuries-long history of making — and killing — its witches. For some women, the crime is independence and liberty. For others, mere existence on the margins.