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‘Santosh’: When Justice is a Performance

In Sandhya Suri’s Oscar-shortlisted film, a widow finds freedom and power in a police uniform — but at what cost?

The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Culture Stories of 2024

From why the region is the mother of maximalism to the appropriation of the dupatta, our best stories on the trends, practices, and beliefs that shape us.

How ‘3 Idiots’ Redefined Success

The beloved film poignantly critiqued academic pressure. But are we any closer to a world where learning thrives over fear?

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2024

From how Samahan became a global sensation to how a bowl of fruit became a love language, these were the food stories our readers and editorial team devoured.

2024’s Biggest Moments for South Asians Globally

The year, wrapped.

‘PK’: The Alien Who Took on Godmen and Won

Rajkumar Hirani’s 2014 blockbuster film asks us to think critically about faith — and everything else.

India and the Bible, An Ancient Exchange

The text mentions the country only twice, yet the region’s influence runs far deeper.

The Forgotten Flotilla that Helped Birth Bangladesh

Though many know about the Concert for Bangladesh, one group risked their lives to stop weapons shipments to West Pakistan.

The South Asians Going Gluten-Free

Forget naan, parathas, and samosas. Try makki ki roti, buckwheat momos, and dosas.

How Dylan Bachelet Became the Flavor King

The Gujarati, Japanese, and Belgian ‘Great British Bake Off’ finalist won over legions of fans, one emotional bake at a time.

Sindhi Food: A Cuisine Without A Country

As the region’s culinary custodians grow older, the survival of their recipes depends on descendants.

Cyanide Mallika, the False Priestess

How India’s first convicted female serial killer exploited faith, desperation, and society’s blindness to deadly women.

All We Imagine As Light, Girls Will Be Girls, Laapataa Ladies

Dive into the 2024 Indian films capturing global attention and our interviews with the filmmakers.

Oranges: How a Himalayan Citrus Colored the West

The 8 million-year-old journey of a fruit that changed how we eat, speak, and see.

Dr. Parik Patel, the Internet’s Meme Doctor

What does the investor, lawyer, and chartered accountant want the world to know? “Tell them I’m defying gravity.”

Jay Bhattacharya and the Scientific Promise

Critics vilified the Stanford doctor for questioning pandemic lockdowns. Now, he’s set to lead the National Institutes of Health.

‘Bread & Roses’: The Afghan Women Who Refuse to Disappear

The powerful documentary captures their defiance against the Taliban’s oppression — and dares us to do more than watch.

Roop Kanwar and the Sati that Shook India

Widow burning dates back millennia. But in 1987, one woman’s death caused a reckoning.

The South Asian Aging Paradox

Raghav Sehgal’s groundbreaking research reveals surprising clues to what helps you live longer — and it’s not just diets or supplements.

Desi Pubs, Reinvented

These historic boozers survived riots and racism. But can they survive modernization?