India Abroad
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The stories of Indian indentured workers have been forgotten. It’s time to reclaim them
Research is an act of resistance against a brutal imperialist system.
María del Pilar Kaladeen, The Conversation
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
Only a minority of Sikhs settled overseas support the demand for an independent Sikh homeland – but it’s a vocal minority.
Nachiket Deuskar
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One in two Indian Americans say they faced discrimination in the past year, reports new survey
The third edition of the 2020 Indian American Attitudes Survey analyses the ‘social realities of Indian Americans’.
Priyali Prakash
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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In new exhibition, Trinidadian-born Renluka Maharaj reimagines Indian indentureship in technicolor
The artist embellishes a colonial-era photopher’s portraits of women labourers in a mixed-medium of acrylic paint, glitter and rhinestones.
Suzanne C Persard
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Kenya recognises South Asians as its 44th tribe, but they will have to work harder to assimilate
It will take more than a veneer of inclusivity to create a sense of civic responsibility, a feeling of being a thread in a nation’s fabric.
Aarti Shah
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Why Portugal could be key to helping India strike trade, security deals from South America to Africa
Prime Minister Costa, who arrives on a visit on Saturday, could assist Delhi in building ties with Lusophone countries such as Brazil, Angola and Timor-Leste.
Constantino Xavier
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why a Bollywood theme party drew the ire of queer South Africans of Indian origin
Protestors objected to cultural appropriation and potential stereotyping.
Bhavya Dore
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In Goa, scandal involving British MP Keith Vaz evokes shock, embarrassment (and some sympathy)
The normally voluble social media platforms have mostly ignored news reports that the UK politician of Goan origin paid for male prostitutes.
Pamela D’Mello
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In photos: The Air India staff behind Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift'
The Raja Menon film is based on the largest air evacuation of civilians in history – when India flew one lakh citizens out of Kuwait in just two months.
Mridula Chari
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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A wish list from Indian entrepreneurs ahead of Modi’s Silicon Valley visit
Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru are hoping that Modi’s tour later this month would be a game changer for India’s startup ecosystem.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Full text: Second group of US professors issues letter backing Modi's Silicon Valley trip
A fortnight after a group of US scholars cautioned tech firms to the wary about Digital India, another set of professors has written a message in support of the Indian prime minister.
Scroll Staff
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Three India-born CEOs now lead companies with combined revenue exceeding the GDP of most countries
Google, Microsoft and Nokia are run by desis now.
Diksha Madhok, qz.com
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller