Never Have I Ever Seen A Show Like This
Yes, Mindy Kaling’s highly-anticipated Netflix series was worth the wait.
Ishani Nath
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.
Anu Kumar
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.
Meher Ahmad
India Abroad’s Print Demise
The iconic 50-year-old news organization for the Indian diaspora plots its digital-only future.
Meena Thiruvengadam
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.
Michaela Stone Cross
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.
Dhruva Balram
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.
Kiran Misra
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.
Nur Nasreen Ibrahim
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.
Krithika Varagur
Brown Memes on Corona Themes
In the age of coronavirus, memes are no longer just a time sink — they’re also a source of hope.
"Missed Translations"
A New York Times reporter traces a year of his life as he tries to find his parents, from whom he had become estranged, in a new memoir.
Sopan Deb
Azadi Records, India’s Most Provocative Record Label
The three-year-old music label is fighting for the truth — no matter the cost.
Amid World's Largest Lockdown, the Ramayan is Back
The popular television show used to bring India to a halt when it aired decades ago. Now, it’s making a comeback while Indians are housebound.
Vandana Menon
Why America’s Manhole Covers are “Made in India”
A simple inscription embedded in the streets of America’s cities reveals stories about global trade.
Sneha Mehta
WhatsApp is a Petri Dish of Coronavirus Misinformation
Why it’s so hard to stop fake news on the giant messaging platform.
Sinduja Rangarajan
Pyaara se Pyaar or the Love for Guava
How the fruit came to represent my childhood in Delhi.
Madhushree Ghosh
Masala y Maiz: Colonized Tastebuds Not Welcome
The Mexico City restaurant doesn’t just serve a mix of flavors from South Asia and Mexico — it’s also unapologetically political.
Taz Ahmed
The Indian SaaS Juggernauts
The new darlings of Indian tech have been disrupting their U.S. counterparts with similar or better offerings at lower prices.
Varsha Bansal
Charting the Resurgence of Sri Lankan Coffee
Sri Lanka, once the third-largest coffee producer, is leaning into its coffee heritage and shaping a new market for single-origin premium coffee.
Rida Bilgrami
The High Stakes of 'Family Karma'
This isn’t just another 'Real Housewives' franchise. There’s a lot on the line with Bravo’s latest series.