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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.

Lesbian Lovers, Dildo Shopping, and Other Mughal-Era Poems

Rekhti, a lost genre of Urdu poetry, centered the female experience — despite being written by men.

Opinion: Why More South Asian Americans Are Running for Office

More candidates are running — and winning — during this undeniable moment.

New Survey Breaks Down the Indian American Vote

The Indian American Attitudes Survey confirms that most support Biden, and provides surprising insights into the 22% who support Trump.

Opinion: Is Kangana Ranaut the Most Powerful Woman in Bollywood?

The actor has traded being crushed beneath Bollywood’s glass ceiling for a leading role in the witch hunts of the Hindu Right.

DDLJ, the Film That Took Bollywood Global

The box office hit centered progress and tradition in the very same breath.

Chippendales: How a Bengali Tycoon Became a Murderer

Gruesome deaths transformed an erotic nightclub for women into a real-life murder mystery.

Why We Love Sarita Choudhury

Nearly 30 years after her sizzling debut in “Mississippi Masala,” Choudhury plays the role of a mother in the latest Blumhouse horror flick with sensuality and aplomb.

How Pakistan Dodged the Worst of COVID-19

This was an unexpected result in a country whose neighbors — India and Bangladesh — still have growing case numbers. But the country might not be out of danger just yet.

India’s Cinemas Are Finally Reopening — But Will Movie Lovers Return?

The pandemic has left India’s once-crowded theaters practically abandoned, causing movie lovers to search for new ways to escape.

“Evil Eye” is Predictable, Yet Worth Watching

It’s easy to see what’s coming in Amazon’s new thriller, but it also spotlights an issue that deserves more attention.

Geraldine Viswanathan is Ready for Her Closeup

The actor — who has won acclaim for her roles in “Hala” and “Blockers” — takes on her first romantic comedy in "The Broken Hearts Gallery."