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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.

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.

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.

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.

WhatsApp is a Petri Dish of Coronavirus Misinformation

Why it’s so hard to stop fake news on the giant messaging platform.

Pyaara se Pyaar or the Love for Guava

How the fruit came to represent my childhood in Delhi.

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.

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.

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.

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.