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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.

Browning the Future

With the rise of South Asian sci-fi, what might South Asian futurism look like?

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?

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.

The Salt Pans of Goa

The story of the state’s small, dying salt production industry.

The Demise of Awaami Cinema

Going to the movies was once a firmly middle class experience in Pakistan. Now, only a certain class can even afford to buy a ticket.

When Asians Date

There are visibly few East Asian-South Asian couples. Dating is a challenge, stymied by parents with prejudices and cultures that — at first — seem to clash.

The Not-so Model Minority

How ‘model minority’ became a definition to create the one-size-fits-all Asian American.

How Tanwi Nandini Islam AKA Tanaïs Hones the Craft

From evocative perfume and lipstick line Hi Wildflower, to her debut novel Bright Lines, to a new book in the works, Tanaïs is uncategorizable — a multi-disciplinary artist through and through.

A Temporary Work Visa, A Temporary Home

An erratic U.S. immigration system makes it impossible for South Asians to ever feel settled.

What is Ritesh Batra Nostalgic For?

The award-winning filmmaker behind The Lunchbox and Photograph discusses cooking, memories, and telling stories about a changing India.

The Activists Challenging Pakistan's Child Marriages

Cultural norms and vague government edicts have allowed Pakistani child marriages to survive. Some activists are taking matters into their own hands.

Body Dysmorphia in the Time of Ramadan

Ramadan is rife with majesty and spiritual cleansing. Yet, it requires facing one's body.

Opinion: Aziz Ansari’s Comic Rehabilitation in India

Aziz Ansari made his India debut for an easy audience — and it worked.

The "Why" of Police Brutality

Devi Laskar’s debut novel is thoughtful in its interrogation of gun violence against South Asian Americans — but, in its search for the “why,” misses a few moments.

How Bakarmax Is Leading India's Underground Comics Renaissance

From searing political insight to poop jokes, Sumit Kumar’s Bakarmax is at the vanguard of India's underground comics scene.