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The Murky History of “South Asia”

How brown people around the world reclaimed a term created by CIA-funded orientalists.

Her Death Was the Clarion Call for More South Asian Stem Cell Donors

Liyna Anwar’s campaign to find a match as she battled leukemia revealed donor shortages, cultural barriers, and chronic misinformation.

Why Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Matters

May recognizes Asian American diversity but will political representation and corporate spending follow?

The Complicated Exuberance of Rishi Kapoor

The iconic actor will be remembered not only for his on-screen vivacity but also for some uncomfortable off-screen moments.

Irrfan Khan, the People’s Actor

Amid Bollywood’s commercialism and Hollywood’s token characters, the star carved out a niche with pure technical skill.

The Unexpected Rise of Rishi Sunak

U.K. citizens are finding comfort in the Chancellor’s well-informed nerdiness during an uncertain time.

The Strong Women of Never Have I Ever

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Richa Moorjani break down what made the ladies in Mindy Kaling’s latest show such badasses.

Opinion: Coping With Bollywood During a Pandemic

In a role reversal, the last thing on our minds is to be like celebrities but several Bollywood stars now want to prove that they’re just like us.

What Trump’s Executive Order Actually Means for Jobs

President Donald Trump’s executive order claims to protect American jobs from immigrants — but it might be more about optics.

The Ismaili Muslims of Pakistan

Ismaili-majority Hunza is Pakistan at its most idyllic: scenic, highly literate, and progressive.

The Evolution of Home in Bollywood

As we stay at home during coronavirus, a look at how Bollywood has depicted home in all its possibilities.

Never Have I Ever Seen A Show Like This

Yes, Mindy Kaling’s highly-anticipated Netflix series was worth the wait.

The “Hindu Turban"-Wrappers of Hollywood

Introduced by Punjabi immigrants in the 1900s, the turban became a fashion accessory and common sight in Western cinema.

The Pickle Ready for the Worst

Even in the best of times, South Asian pantries are stocked with staples that last. In the worst of times, we learn why that is.

India Abroad’s Print Demise

The iconic 50-year-old news organization for the Indian diaspora plots its digital-only future.

Coronavirus and “The World’s Pharmacy”

How Indian pharmaceutical companies are supplying the U.S. with hydroxychloroquine after Western pharma has been trying to undermine Indian pharma for years.

Vivek Shraya’s The Subtweet Questions More Than Toxic Friendships

The novel explores not only whether two struggling musicians can be friends but also the context that led them there.

Seema Verma and the #DesiWallofShame

The U.S. coronavirus task force member is the latest Indian American to receive flak, for her work in the Trump administration dismantling federal healthcare systems.

Marginalized in a Pandemic

Communities on the margins in Pakistan face challenges as COVID-19 spreads and right-wing organizations continue to fan hatred against them.

How India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Failed Its Migrant Workers

The abrupt shutdown left India's 120 million migrant laborers in the lurch — states, civilians, and companies had to scramble to their defense.