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Editorial: What the New York Times Gets Wrong About Caste

In an interview with the New York Times, ex-Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi attributes her success to her "conservative Brahmin" upbringing. Why did it deserve mention at all — either from the Times or Nooyi?

The Trauma is in the Details: Hotel Mumbai and 26/11 on Film

From Hotel Mumbai to its predecessors, portrayals of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks rarely focus on brown lives and experiences — or get the details right.

How We Get the Job Done: Nikesh Shukla

Nikesh Shukla, the editor of The Good Immigrant series and the author of five novels, reflects on diversity in writing and the expectations of his parents.

Trying to Define a Cuisine Shaped by Absences

Marred by decades of civil war, Jaffna cuisine has survived, but it carries the unique burden of bygone memories.

The Political Battle on India’s Regional Social Media

As the world’s largest democracy gears up for its general elections, politicians and parties have opened up accounts on Indian-language platforms, hoping to woo the electorate.

How We Get The Job Done: Manjit Thapp

Manjit Thapp, an illustrator, has found diversity through her work.

How We Get The Job Done: Samira Ahmed

Samira Ahmed, a young adult novelist, has created one of the buzziest books of 2019.

How We Get The Job Done: Le Tote's Rakesh Tondon

Le Tote's Rakesh Tondon's biggest competition is consumer behavior. How does he convince customers that renting clothes is better than buying them?

The Hindu Temple That Sits Quietly in Southern China

The temple recalls an interconnected, cosmopolitan past that challenges our beliefs today.

Jingoism Isn't the Answer for South Asian Millennials

Ten South Asian millennials, living abroad and in their home countries, share how they see beyond national media.

For South Asian Dance Teams, Does the Story End After College?

College South Asian dance teams can be intense, with students risking time, money, and physical health. But what happens after they graduate?

Where Frida Kahlo Meets Kalighat Pat

The Bengali art of portraiture, and the artist who makes them.

How We Get The Job Done: Leo Kalyan

How a musician found his talent in being himself.

Photocopies of the Real Thing

Just as phool patti truck art became revered in Pakistan after an American anthropologist "discovered" it, Pakistani car decals are a new art form, waiting to be found.

Progressive Indian Cuisine Finds a Home in Lower Manhattan

At Chef Sujan Sarkar's Baar Baar, 'progressive' Indian cuisine pairs flavors in combinations both familiar and new.

How We Get the Job Done: Brightland's Aishwarya Iyer

Aishwarya's premium olive oil is up against stiff competition from cheap, low-quality products, but she's not discouraged by that. "Live your biggest, boldest life," she says.

The Oscar-winning ‘Pad Man’ of India

A man’s pursuit to ensure menstrual hygiene for his wife sparked a revolution in the sanitary napkin industry, bringing affordable pads to 3.5 million women across India and many more across the world.

Learning About the Curry Within

Viral Facebook group 'Subtle Curry Traits' has become a platform for South Asians to commiserate and celebrate the comical side of their culture-straddling heritage.

Can Netflix Save Indian Television?

Many young artists are pinning their hopes on Netflix to revitalize Indian TV. But are their hopes justified?

How We Get the Job Done: Malai's Pooja Bavishi

The ice cream founder wants to convince you that Indian-inspired flavors are the frozen aisle's next big thing.