(Also known as Erin Blair) India, culture, politics, travel
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.”
The Rise and Fall of India’s Congress Party
How the party of the left turned “secularism” into a dirty word.
Fake News, Real Blood
Understanding the Delhi anti-Muslim pogrom in Modi’s censored India.
Deep Dive: Inside the Indian Twittersphere
How the BJP exploited Twitter and created the world’s largest non-stop political campaign.
The Jews of India
For 2,000 years, India has been home to a small but prominent Jewish community. So what makes India one of the safest places for Jews in the world?
India's Strange Relationship With Hitler
For decades, Mein Kampf has remained a bestseller in India. But that doesn’t necessarily mean what you think.
White Girls of Bollywood
Obsession with whiteness has given European women an interesting opportunity: dancing with Bollywood stars?
The White Girls of Bollywood
Obsession with whiteness has given European girls and interesting opportunity: would you rather work a desk job, or dance with Bollywood's stars?
The Delhi Riots in Photos: Fake News, Real Blood
Understanding the 2020 Delhi anti-Muslim pogrom in Modi's censored India, in photos.
The Vigilante News Anchor Who Changed Indian TV
In a time of deteriorating press freedom, audiences and the BJP have found a champion in Arnab Goswami, who promises to deliver the justice that the media has failed to bring.
Outlaws in Suburbia: Vancouver’s Punjabi Gangsters
A criminal to most and a folk hero to many, Bindy Johal pioneered the idea of the Brown suburban gangster, shedding light on the darker side of the Indo-Canadian dream.
The Indian Americans Who Rallied at Capitol Hill
The Indian and the Confederate flags were flying together during the recent storming of Capitol Hill.
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.
Reincarnating the East India Company
Indian businessmen are buying back colonial-era British brands. But can these acquisitions rewrite history?
India’s Farmer Protests: An In-Depth Explainer
We give you the context for why India’s farmer protests are making headlines, and what the protesters are fighting for.