Will the U.S. Lose its Sheen for International Students?
As the Trump administration pushes policies that make it more difficult for international students to study in the U.S., Asian students are disproportionately affected.
Kavitha Cardoza
How Fake Cinnamon Came to Rule the World
Even though empires fought wars to acquire the spice, few people have ever eaten the real thing.
Myles Karp
Times Square’s Ram Mandir Billboards Spark Celebration, Protests
Critics pressured ad agencies to withdraw the billboards over concerns about Hindu nationalism; devotees still gathered to celebrate the temple.
Pavni Mittal
The Rise of Male Belly Dancers
Indian men are blurring gender lines and embracing belly dance as a form of expression.
Zinara Rathnayake
The Last Gasp of Afghanistan’s Sikhs and Hindus
After decades of persecution, the once-thriving communities are now on the verge of disappearing.
Amar Diwakar
For Kashmir’s Startups, Slow Internet is the New Normal
India’s internet throttling has cost Kashmir dearly, leaving internet businesses fighting for their livelihood.
Varsha Bansal
Opinion: A Paean to the Rakhi
Despite Raksha Bandhan’s patriarchal origins, for some, the holiday is less about religion and more about bringing together siblings.
Shrai Popat
Qurbani Goes Digital
Amid coronavirus, more Pakistanis are turning to online services for the traditional ritual sacrifice of animals during Eid ul Adha — at least temporarily.
Rabeea Saleem
Aparna Dishes Truths About “Indian Matchmaking”
The Houston lawyer shot to fame for her one-liners and brutal honesty — but she’s fine if you forget her in six months.
The Juggernaut
Can China and India Coexist in Peace?
If India and China cannot manage their insecurities, they will only keep butting heads — and not just at their border.
Naz El-Khatib
The Obsession with Long Hair
Long hair once signified wealth and religious affiliation. Today, South Asians say it’s more about personal expression.
Anna Purna Kambhampaty
How a Cult-turned-Corporation Hijacked Sikhism
Yogi Bhajan, a Punjabi conman, created the “Kundalini Yoga” brand and turned a centuries-old religion into a commodity that centered whiteness.
Michaela Stone Cross
Behind the Scenes with “Indian Matchmaking” Creator Smriti Mundhra
The executive producer and filmmaker talks about the reactions to the first season and what’s next.
Asian America Writes “Letters for Black Lives”
Working in over 40 languages, Asian Americans ask community elders to reconsider their commitments to Black people.
Sarah Thankam Mathews
Why the H-1B System is Broken
Though the H-1B visa opens up opportunities for immigrants, outsourcing companies tend to monopolize the visa, pay low wages, and award it to non-specialists.
Vandana Menon
India and Nepal: A Tale of Two Maps
The India-Nepal border dispute isn’t new — but this time, it’s louder and hyped by competitive nationalism.
Atul Bhattarai
Growing Up Indojin
What makes you feel like you belong is profoundly personal — especially for those who grew up in the close-knit Indian diaspora of Kobe, Japan.
Aarti Virani
Opinion: Britain’s Forgotten Immigrants
The U.K. repeatedly forgets the legacy of South Asian immigrants on its frontlines — from the trenches to hospital wards.
Adib Chowdhury
The Multiple Dealbreakers of Netflix’s “Indian Matchmaking”
Netflix’s latest attempt to corner an Indian market is entertaining but overlooks crucial issues in the arranged marriage industry.
Ishani Nath
Nepali Cuisine Comes into its Own
The nation’s cuisine is far more than dal bhat and momos: restaurants are gradually incorporating regional specialties in Nepal — and abroad.
Rida Bilgrami