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August 11, 2020
Will the U.S. Lose its Sheen for International Students?
As the Trump administration pushes policies that make it more difficult for international students to study in the U.S., Asian students are disproportionately affected.
August 07, 2020
Times Square’s Ram Mandir Billboards Spark Celebration, Protests
Critics pressured ad agencies to withdraw the billboards over concerns about Hindu nationalism; devotees still gathered to celebrate the temple.
August 10, 2020
How Fake Cinnamon Came to Rule the World
Even though empires fought wars to acquire the spice, few today have actually ever eaten the real thing.
August 06, 2020
The Rise of Male Belly Dancers
Indian men are blurring gender lines and embracing belly dance as a form of expression.
Editor's Picks
July 01, 2020
The Evolution of Padma Lakshmi
Her latest show “Taste the Nation” is just the culmination of who she’s always been: an authentic food writer, history nerd, and steward of culture.
June 04, 2020
Revisiting the Model Minority Myth, 20 Years Later
Two decades after the publication of ‘The Karma of Brown Folk,’ Vijay Prashad revisits his seminal book and advocates for concrete change today.
June 29, 2020
Who’s Afraid of Ifti Nasim?
The swashbuckling life and legacy of a Pakistani American gay icon.
May 28, 2020
The Deal of a Lifetime: Reliance’s Jio Platforms
Major investments into an ostensibly asset-light tech business are actually betting on Jio’s telco dominance. Everything else is just the cherry on top.
Business & Tech
August 04, 2020
For Kashmir’s Startups, Slow Internet is the New Normal
India’s internet throttling has cost Kashmir dearly, leaving internet businesses fighting for their livelihood.
July 02, 2020
Will Indians Replace TikTok?
Indian founders rush to fill the gap created by India’s Monday ban of 59 Chinese apps.
July 31, 2020
Qurbani Goes Digital
Amid coronavirus, more Pakistanis are turning to online services for the traditional ritual sacrifice of animals during Eid ul Adha — at least temporarily.
June 10, 2020
American Newsrooms Are (Still) Too White
Recent newsroom snafus — yet again — highlight a stark problem in journalism: the media industry doesn’t reflect the audiences they serve.
Culture
August 10, 2020
How Fake Cinnamon Came to Rule the World
Even though empires fought wars to acquire the spice, few today have actually ever eaten the real thing.
August 06, 2020
The Rise of Male Belly Dancers
Indian men are blurring gender lines and embracing belly dance as a form of expression.
August 07, 2020
Times Square’s Ram Mandir Billboards Spark Celebration, Protests
Critics pressured ad agencies to withdraw the billboards over concerns about Hindu nationalism; devotees still gathered to celebrate the temple.
August 03, 2020
Opinion: A Paean to the Rakhi
Despite Raksha Bandhan’s patriarchal origins, for some, the holiday is less about religion and more about bringing together siblings.
Opinion
August 03, 2020
Opinion: A Paean to the Rakhi
Despite Raksha Bandhan’s patriarchal origins, for some, the holiday is less about religion and more about bringing together siblings.
July 10, 2020
Opinion: My New Normal on the Frontlines
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, one doctor saw childhood rules in a new light.
July 17, 2020
Opinion: Britain’s Forgotten Immigrants
The U.K. repeatedly forgets the legacy of South Asian immigrants on its frontlines — from the trenches to hospital wards.
June 26, 2020
Opinion: Sushant Singh Rajput’s Suicide is Yet Another Wake-Up Call
We shouldn’t have to wait until someone attempts suicide to talk about mental health issues.
Politics
August 11, 2020
Will the U.S. Lose its Sheen for International Students?
As the Trump administration pushes policies that make it more difficult for international students to study in the U.S., Asian students are disproportionately affected.
August 05, 2020
The Last Gasp of Afghanistan’s Sikhs and Hindus
After decades of persecution, the once-thriving communities are now on the verge of disappearing.
August 07, 2020
Times Square’s Ram Mandir Billboards Spark Celebration, Protests
Critics pressured ad agencies to withdraw the billboards over concerns about Hindu nationalism; devotees still gathered to celebrate the temple.
July 29, 2020
Can China and India Coexist in Peace?
If India and China cannot manage their insecurities, they will only keep butting heads — and not just at their border.
Sports
July 09, 2020
A Pommel Horse, Masala Macaroni, and an Olympic Dream
Gymnast Akash Modi — part of a “tight-knit” group of South Asian Americans in the sport — is aiming for an Olympic medal.
November 01, 2019
Running the World’s Largest Marathon
Ahead of this Sunday’s New York Marathon, reflections on training for a marathon as a chef and a vegan.
January 30, 2020
The Random, Solitary Path of Sumit Nagal
Pursuing a tennis singles career in India is a lonely, expensive, largely anonymous journey.
October 10, 2019
For the NBA, India Can’t Replace China Just Yet
The NBA’s operations in China are already $4b. Its future in India may be just as rosy — but it comes with political choices and isn't as simple as swapping a billion-plus country for another.
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