If They Come For Us, We Stand Together
How Emmy-nominated poet Fatimah Asghar confronts loneliness and the violence of colonialism.
Jeevika Verma
When NRI Husbands Leave
Bureaucracy, cultural norms, and apathy have allowed the social malaise to thrive. Some hope to change it.
Payal Mohta
The Whitefying of Queerness
What it means to rarely see yourself depicted, and to be told that who you are is a product of the West.
Fariha Róisín
Bhutanese Americans, By the Numbers
Nearly 99% of Bhutanese Americans immigrated to the U.S. in the past two decades, driven by forced migration and a refugee crisis.
Meghna Rao
Making Millets Cool Again
They’re a superfood and might just be the solution to India’s agrarian crisis. One Indian state is leading the charge.
Joanna Lobo
A Student Protest in London Rallies On
At Goldsmiths, student protestors attempt to make academic spaces more friendly to minority students, in a protest that has passed the 100 day mark.
Ananya Gambhir
How We Get the Job Done: Diaspora Co's Sana Javeri Kadri
The founder of Diaspora Co. explains why her direct trade turmeric is worth it.
Ahmed Ali Akbar
The Taboo of the Sex Talk
Decades of South Asian Americans haven’t had the sex talk. What has it meant?
Shabnaj Chowdhury
Know Your Spices: Ashwagandha
In the West, ashwagandha is touted as a miracle herb and its sales have grown. But what’s the truth?
Waiting for Authorization
Jobs and internships are at stake as work authorization in the U.S. takes longer than usual to roll in for international students.
Kat Lin
Opinion: Who is Kamala Harris Running For?
The presidential candidate has done little for South Asian Americans other than embrace her identity. Should we expect more?
Nawal Arjini
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Qawwali Maestro
An ode to the singer who crossed borders and religions.
The Other Kardashians
A British couple grew famous on Instagram as pious Muslims, but a recent revelation of polygamy has shattered the illusion and showcased the fleeting nature of Instagram celebrity.
Starting Sign Language Early
Few Indian doctors give parents with deaf children all their options. One Haryana center’s early intervention program is teaching deaf children and their parents sign language earlier.
Priti Salian
Browning the Future
With the rise of South Asian sci-fi, what might South Asian futurism look like?
Amar Diwakar
Eating Halal in New York
Over the years, halal has grown to be a more popular option, opening up new cuisines and making it more fun to eat out.
A Good Talk with Mira Jacob
How critically acclaimed writer Mira Jacob talks about race with her son, and her community.
The Spelling Bee and the Power of a Network
Indian Americans dominate the bee. But what if you don't need to be Indian American to win?
Snigdha Sur
India’s Indie Game Developers
India's independent developers are telling stories like never before — and might just be on the brink of a breakthrough.
Aditya Ganguly
The Salt Pans of Goa
The story of the state’s small, dying salt production industry.
Preeti Verma Lal