Editor's Picks

Halloween 2024: South Asian Edition

Fifteen must-read stories for this spooky season.

Celebrating Labor Day 2024

Ten of our best stories on South Asian workers and their history around the world.

Remembering Partition and Independence, 77 Years On

Fifteen in-depth stories about the event that forever changed the subcontinent.

Joe Biden Endorses Kamala Harris for President in Historic Move

Revisit our stories on the U.S. Vice President as she reenters the spotlight for the 2024 presidential race.

Celebrating Pride Month: 2024

This June, dive into 15 stories about queer South Asian icons, history, and culture.

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2024

This May, a roundup of 15 stories that celebrate South Asian American life, culture, innovation, and history.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2024

This March, dive into our stories about women in all their multitudes. Astronaut. Friend. Goddess. Mother. Sister. Saint. Icon.

South Asian Love Stories: 2024

From whether romantic kissing originated in India to the queer legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ dive into our favorite stories on love in all its forms.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: 2024

Fifteen stories on the interconnected histories of China, South Korea, Malaysia, and South Asia — from the creation of Indo-Chinese food to anti-Asian U.S. immigration policy.

Celebrating Black History Month: 2024

Revisit the often-overlooked, intertwined histories of Black and South Asian communities.

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Profiles of 2023

Dive into what makes others tick, featuring Sima Aunty, Tan France, Padma Lakshmi, Richa Moorjani, Zarna Garg, Gaurav Gupta, and more.

The Juggernaut’s Top 15 History Stories of 2023

How Yale was built on stolen riches, why India is half an hour off global time zones, the war heroes of Catherine Duleep Singh and Noor Inayat Khan, and much more.

The Juggernaut’s Top 15 True Crime Stories of 2023

Scams, murders, and intrigue — featuring Saravana Bhavan, Mother Teresa, Sathya Sai Baba, and more.

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Health Stories of 2023

Why South Asians still aren’t working out enough, caring for elders, the hoopla over ashwagandha, and much more.

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Politics Stories of 2023

From exploring whether Yale discriminates against Asian Americans to Kissinger’s legacy in Bangladesh, this year’s top articles on politics and policies.

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Business & Tech Stories of 2023

From Humans of Bombay to Barbie, these were the top articles of the year on companies and market trends.

The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Culture Stories of 2023

From why so many South Asian men are mama’s boys to the lost ritual of soi patano, the best stories on the trends, practices, and beliefs that shape us.

The Juggernaut’s Top 15 Entertainment Stories of 2023

From the Mindy Kaling effect to how the Oscars flubbed its “Naatu Naatu” performance, these were our top film, TV, music, and comedy stories of the year.

The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2023

From the intertwined history of Indian and Ethiopian food to how cha became chai, these were the food stories our readers and editorial team devoured.

2023’s Biggest Moments for South Asians Globally

The year, wrapped.

Halloween 2023: South Asian Edition

Fifteen of our best stories for the spooky season.

Brown Wealth is Shameless

A new generation of rich South Asians are showing off and living it up. Not everyone’s on board.

How Humans of Bombay Lost at Its Own Game

The Mumbai-based company accused another account of plagiarism. When Humans of New York founder Brandon Stanton called out the hypocrisy, all hell broke loose.

Hasan Minhaj, Friend or Foe?

The comedian recently admitted to fabricating major incidents in his comedy specials, leaving South Asians split over his “emotional truths.”

Remembering 9/11

Ten stories on how September 11 impacted the world, from the occupation of Afghanistan to anti-Muslim and -Sikh hate crimes.

Celebrating Labor Day 2023

Ten of our best stories on South Asian workers and their history around the world.

Remembering Partition and Independence, 76 Years On

Fifteen in-depth stories about the historical event that forever changed the subcontinent.

Celebrating Pride Month: 2023

This June, dive into 15 stories about queer South Asian history, icons, and culture.

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2023

This May, a roundup of 15 stories that celebrate South Asian American life, love, culture, and history.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: 2023

This March, read some of our best stories on female South Asian icons across film, music, food, business, comedy, and more.

Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2023

From the love story of Princess Diana and Hasnat Khan to the queer legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ dive into our favorite stories on love in all its forms.

Celebrating Black History Month: 2023

Revisit the often-overlooked and intertwined histories of Black and South Asian communities.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: 2023

Revisit stories on the interconnected histories between China, South Korea, and South Asia — from the creation of Indo-Chinese food to anti-Asian U.S. immigration policy to more.

Our Top 10 Health Stories of 2022

Why colonization is responsible for your diabetes, the ubiquity of the evening walk, why many quietly suffer with PCOS and endometriosis, and other stories that investigated South Asian health.

Our Top 15 Profiles and Interviews: 2022

Deepika Padukone, Simone Ashley, Indra Nooyi, Jameela Jamil, Sabyasachi, and other icons in their field share their stories, in their own words.

Our Top 10 Politics Stories: 2022

Dive into how much British colonization cost the Indian subcontinent, what the Koh-i-noor really represents, South Asian migrant worker deaths at the World Cup, and more.

Our Top 10 Business and Technology Stories: 2022

From how Cartier built an empire by incorporating Eastern designs and the NBA’s big play for India, these were our top business and tech stories of 2022.

Our Top 15 Culture Stories: 2022

From why eating with your hands persisted in South Asia to why the West is afraid of color, these were the top stories on the South Asian practices, beliefs, and history that shape what we believe and do.

Our Top 15 Entertainment Stories: 2022

From why Parminder Nagra should have been a superstar to the rise of pan-Indian films and ‘RRR,’ delve into the film, TV, and celebrity stories our readers and editorial team loved.

Our Top 10 Food Stories: 2022

From the rise of Bhut jolokia, or the ghost pepper, to why Best Of lists often snub South Asian restaurants, these were the stories our readers and editorial team couldn't get enough of.

How Sabyasachi Found Himself

As a young designer at New York Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee was told to go back to India. He returned to one of his favorite cities on his own terms.

How the West Deemed Eating With Your Hands “Uncivilized”

And why the practice persisted in South Asia anyway.

How ‘Jab We Met’ Changed Bollywood Romance Forever

The 2007 film broke the rules with its strong female lead and a romance rooted in friendship. Today, it’s still the perfect rewatch.

Why Endometriosis Is Often Ignored Among South Asians

Even with debilitating pain and clear symptoms, many South Asians with endometriosis wait years for the diagnosis and treatment that could change their lives.

Why the West is Afraid of Color

The colorful (and enraging) history of how neutrals and monochrome became the preferred Western aesthetic.

The Legacy of British Colonization in South Asia

Sixteen stories about the British empire, the royal family, and how they changed the subcontinent.

‘Gilmore Girls’ and Its Unlikely South Asian Fanbase

The intergenerational television series had some real “log kya kahenge?” vibes.

Remembering Partition and Independence, 75 Years On

Ten in-depth stories about the historical event that forever changed the subcontinent.

Why South Asian Americans Overwhelmingly Support Abortion

Despite not openly talking about it, many South Asians are pro-choice. We dig into why and their reactions to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Why South Asians Often Have Multiple Birthdays

Sure, two birthdays means double the cake, but for some, it’s also a reminder of a turbulent past.

‘Chutney Popcorn’ Reimagines Family and Motherhood

Nisha Ganatra’s 1999 film about a lesbian artist who becomes a surrogate for her sister remains ahead of its time.

Why “Best Of” Lists Often Overlook South Asian Cuisines

But as these restaurants and chefs rack up recognition and business from ardent fans, do mainstream accolades even matter?

The Many Magical Lives of Kumar Pallana

The one-man variety show was born to be a star — but it took perfecting death-defying stunts, a chance encounter with Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson, and seven decades before Hollywood took notice.

In ‘Ms. Marvel,’ Culture and Faith are Superpowers (Review)

With the first-ever Pakistani American Muslim superhero, Marvel’s limited series flips the script on how Muslims and Pakistanis are depicted on screen.

Celebrating Pride Month: 2022

This June, a roundup of 15 stories from our archives about queer South Asian history, icons, and culture.

Dismantling the Brown “Glow-Up”

The concept of getting hotter with age — also known as “glowing up” — isn’t new, but South Asian TikTok influencers question what this trend really celebrates.

Met Gala 2022: New South Asian Looks, Familiar Problems

Celebrities including Simone Ashley, Riz Ahmed, Mindy Kaling, and Prabal Gurung walked the red carpet. But industry insiders say that the annual fundraiser isn’t as glamorous as it might seem.

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: 2022

This May, a roundup of 15 stories that celebrate South Asian American life, love, culture, and history.

Parminder Nagra Should Have Been a Superstar

'Bend It Like Beckham' turned Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers into overnight celebrities. Why didn’t it do the same for its British Indian stars?

The Queer Legacy of ‘Bend It Like Beckham’

The film bent the rules so that others could break them. We examine its impact 20 years later.

Celebrating Dalit History Month: 2022

In celebration of Dalit’s History Month, here are some of our stories on Dalit history, culture, politics, literature, film, and more.

How Cartier Built an Empire by Claiming Indian and Islamic Art as its Own

The French luxury jewelry house has long appropriated Eastern influences, calling it aesthetic exchange.

Celebrating Women's History Month: 2022

This March, read some of our best stories on icons across film, music, food, business, comedy, and more.

Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2022

From interracial relationships to how South Asians fell in love with Korean dramas, dive into our favorite stories about love.

Celebrating Black History Month: 2022

To mark the start of Black History Month, we revisit the often-overlooked and intertwined histories between Black and South Asian communities.

In ‘Writing with Fire,’ Dalit Women Redefine What it Means to Be Powerful

The documentary is not just the story of the remarkable women-run media company Khabar Lahariya, but that of India's underserved Dalit communities, of news going digital, of press freedom.

Who is Sunny Balwani?

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has accused her number-two of psychological and sexual abuse, yet little is known about him and his motives.

Fabindia: How an American Founder Defined the Indian Aesthetic

John Bissell’s cult lifestyle brand has supported rural artisans for over 60 years. But will the company’s looming IPO put this very mission at risk?

How Diwali Marketing Went Mainstream in the U.S.

More brands than ever before are promoting their products to Hindu Americans with targeted Diwali ads.

The Rise of Sexy South Asians on Screen

Brown actors like Simone Ashley in "Sex Education," Raymond Ablack in "Maid," and Punam Patel in "Special" are finally getting the sexy storylines they deserve.

Why There Are 25 Clock Emojis but No Dosas or Samosas

Over 10 years since standardized emojis, people are still petitioning for better representation of the cultural objects they hold dear.

How Hollywood Found Hinduism

Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Madonna, and Miley Cyrus have been criticized for co-opting Hindu traditions. But it was often Indian gurus who sold them a new form of spirituality.

South Asians in Therapy: Challenging Norms and Taboos

As therapy becomes more mainstream and accessible, a new generation is reclaiming their mental health.

The Cultural Appropriation of Dalit Music

For Dalit artists, performances are tools of cultural resistance. But many have glamorized and sanitized this history.

The Rise and Fall (and Rebirth) of the U.K.'s Daytime Dance Parties

In the 1980s and 1990s, South Asians created a community around daytime raves in the U.K. Now, a new generation is trying to reignite that same magic.

Why India isn't Known For its Alcohol

France has champagne, Japan has sake, Scotland has whiskey. So, why isn't India famous for an alcohol of its own?

How the Brown Mom Became a Diaspora Comedy Favorite

As South Asian entertainers — from Lilly Singh to Poorna Jagannathan and Pinky Patel — pay homage to Brown moms, can they overhaul cultural stereotypes without reinforcing them?

How Nighties Became a Wardrobe Staple for South Asian Women

In a culture that heavily polices women’s bodies, the shapeless garment has become a symbol of freedom.

Thuggee: “The Cunningest Robbers in the World”

In the 1800s, the British claimed to have vanquished a secret cult of Kali-worshipping murderers in India. But did they ever exist?

Our Stories on Afghanistan

As we work to center Afghan voices and commission pieces with their words, revisit our stories from our archives.

How “Harold & Kumar” Sold a Way Chiller American Dream

The stoner buddy comedy starring John Cho and Kal Penn changed the way Hollywood looked at “model minorities.”

‘Spin’ Makes Culture Clash a Thing of the Past

The Disney Channel’s first TV movie to feature an Indian American lead says that it’s okay to be unapologetically cool.

How Bollywood Failed Kashmir

Hindi cinema has long viewed Kashmir through a glossy lens, erasing its people, their agency, and their political histories.

One Year On, Justice Eludes Fahim Saleh

On July 13, 2020, the Bangladeshi American tech entrepreneur was murdered in his NYC apartment. Over a year later, his family is still seeking justice.

“Welcome to India”: The Internet’s Earliest Diaspora Inside Joke

The 2002 parody song by Ludakrishna and MC Vikram spoke to many of the anxieties of the Indian diaspora and created a mutual shorthand for millions.

How Amar Bose Engineered Today’s Sound

A curious Bengali American kid with a love for tinkering built a multibillion-dollar company and changed the way we listen to music.

‘Fire’: An Inextinguishable Part of Queer Brown Cinema

The 1996 film was the first in India to portray two women in love. Some called it revolutionary. Others called it a war against Indian culture.

Edwina and Nehru: Love in the Shadow of Empire

The British Raj’s last vicereine and India’s first prime minister shared a profound connection that still captures imaginations today.

The Second Globalization of Turmeric

For centuries, turmeric has categorically been the South Asian spice. But, in recent years, it has exploded throughout the West, from face masks to lattes and beyond.

Ma Anand Sheela: Mother of all Problematic Faves

You did not — and do not — want to mess with her. But part of you is oddly obsessed with her.

How America’s Patel Brothers Won the Indian Grocery Game

For many new immigrants, the store was a saving grace in a world full of Wonder Bread and Ruffles.

20 Films and Shows to Watch During Pride Month

From Bollywood to art cinema, these movies and TV shows celebrate queer characters and storylines.

Why South Asians Feel Abandoned in the Anti-Asian Hate Conversation

The recent spike in hate crimes has brought up familiar feelings for South Asians. But not all feel like they’re part of the conversation.

Know Your Muses: The Queer Camp of Sridevi

The Brown queer community found camaraderie in Sridevi’s fun-loving but rebellious characters.

Celebrating Pride: 2021

This June, a roundup of 15 stories from our archives about queer Brown history, icons, and culture from South Asia and around the world.

BYJU’s: From a Classroom to a $16.5-Billion Ed-Tech Giant

Byju Raveendran, a tutoring whiz and India’s youngest self-made billionaire, built India’s most valuable startup. But the story isn’t without controversy.

Horror in Hounslow: The Chohan Family Case

In 2003, a family of five vanished from their London home. What followed was a shoddy police investigation.

‘Swades’ and the NRI Burden

The 2004 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer doesn’t show a glamorous diaspora, but rather, the political responsibility of returning home.

How Twitter became India’s COVID E.R.

Jaded by the health care system, Indians are taking to social media, offering and requesting help to save lives. But this is no feel-good human story.

Valarie Kaur: “Grieve with Us, Stand with Us, Reach Out to Us”

The civil rights lawyer, filmmaker, and Sikh American activist speaks out about the recent Indianapolis shooting, which killed four Sikh Americans.

Why Bollywood Loved — and Lost — Fawad Khan

It’s been years since fans have seen the iconic Pakistani actor in Hindi cinema. But they can’t seem to forget him.

How the Indian Media Became a Funhouse Mirror

Should the media reflect the will of the people? Or tell the truths you might not know? For Modi supporters, the answer is clear.

What Recipes Leave Off the Page

Recipes, family legacies, and lore are passed down in the kitchen, not the written word.

Celebrating Women's History Month: 2021

This Women’s History Month, read some of our best stories on icons across politics, music, food, art, business, comedy, and more.

Why Brown Moms Love Princess Diana

The South Asian women who came of age in the 1980s viewed Lady Di as both a contemporary and a cautionary tale.

Rekha, Amitabh, Jaya: A Silsila of Deprivation

Decades later, Bollywood’s most infamous love triangle seems even more tragic than we first thought.

Deep Dive: Inside the Indian Twittersphere

How the BJP exploited Twitter and created the world’s largest non-stop political campaign.

Our Top 15 Stories on Love: 2021

From interracial relationships to 18th-century Urdu poetry to an ode to the guava, dive into our favorite stories about love.

The Horny Sophistication of “Choli Ke Peeche”

Let’s take a walk down mammary lane and dissect the scandal and power that surrounded one of Bollywood’s most tastefully titillating songs to date.

The Lost History of Bengali Harlem

The stories of working-class South Asians in New York City point to a history beyond the narrative of assimilation.

Celebrating Black History Month

To mark the start of Black History Month, we revisit the often-overlooked and intertwined histories between Black and South Asian communities.

How Riz Ahmed Stretches Culture

The multi-hyphenate actor and musician consistently produces the deep cuts when it comes to Brown culture and history — and, now, he’s creating for himself.

Why Some Pakistanis Will Miss Trump

For many living in Pakistan, Trump’s administration will be remembered as a respite from drone strikes, and from the war in Afghanistan.

The Rise and Fall of India’s Congress Party

How the party of the left turned “secularism” into a dirty word.

How Lijjat Became a Global Papad Brand

The story of a women-owned cooperative that turned 80 rupees into a business worth millions of dollars.

2020 in Review: Our Top 10 Stories on Food

Our most drool-worthy food features from the year.

Our Top 15 Stories of 2020

The most-read articles this year.

Sex, War, and Saadat Hasan Manto

The writer sought bought justice and pleasure, telling the truth but never preaching it.

Eating Disorders: Recovering While Brown

What does recovery look like when not just your community, but even doctors don’t take you seriously?

Let's Talk About Eating Disorders in Brown Families

Food in Brown homes can be a love language, a guilt trip, or even an apology. So what happens when eating becomes disordered in a culture so centered around food?

Why Alex Trebek Means So Much to Immigrant Kids

Days before he passed, an emotional clip of me telling Alex Trebek I learned to speak English by watching "Jeopardy!" went viral. This is for him.

The Love and Irreverence of Mira Nair

The director — whose films have launched careers, won awards, and dazzled audiences with their earthy sensuality — reflects on decades of “riling people up.”

What Makes Shah Rukh Khan A Superstar

How King Khan romanced audiences for over three decades, and why they’re still smitten by his charm.

The Making of a Witch

South Asia has a centuries-long history of making — and killing — its witches. For some women, the crime is independence and liberty. For others, mere existence on the margins.

Lesbian Lovers, Dildo Shopping, and Other Mughal-Era Poems

Rekhti, a lost genre of Urdu poetry, centered the female experience — despite being written by men.

Chippendales: How a Bengali Tycoon Became a Murderer

Gruesome deaths transformed an erotic nightclub for women into a real-life murder mystery.

How the Death of a Bollywood Actor Became a Political Proxy War

Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide fueled a four-month-long media circus, with internet mobs and politicians destroying lives and livelihoods in the name of “Justice for Sushant.”

How a Yogi-Turned-Tycoon Won and Lost the Ayurveda Market

Baba Ramdev launched Coronil, an immunity booster, as a cure for COVID-19 to regain his slipping grip on the Indian market, but instead found himself engulfed in controversies.

How Ancestry Test Results Became Browner

South Asians curious about their genetic ancestry have had a front-row seat to the technology's evolution — and some are left wanting for more accurate results.