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To be Pakistani, a woman, or an artist?

Photography grad student Sayera Anwar on her path to artistic freedom.

What it Means to be South Asian?

Five students on their shared identity, commonalities, and differences.

What We Speak in Our Mother Tongue

My motherʼs tongue was supposed to be displeasing, a language of less civility.

All That Glitters is Not Gold: Reviewing ‘Brahmastra’

"Brahmastra" is a tedious watch that plays with the feelings and brains of its audience.

Reading “If They Come For Us”

The debut poetry collection by Fatimah Asghar uses varied forms to guide readers through a historically important, and traumatic, moment.

How Caste Discrimination in India Perpetuates Sexual Violence

Recent high-profile assault cases are part of a long-standing pattern of oppression.

When Dissent Becomes a Crime

How India's authoritarian government is using colonial laws to punish its critics.

“It’s Heartbreaking”: COVID Forces International Grads to Change Plans

Floundering economy, Trump's hostility make remaining in the U.S. difficult

Where Did Dalgona Coffee Come From? Not from TikTok

The whipped coffee fad has a history of class, race, and creature comforts.

Why Women in India are Leading the Fight for Muslim Citizenship

A new law threatens Muslims throughout India — especially women.

The Lesser Known Stories of Sumi Das

Learning about the struggles of the rural trans community in India

Student Perspective: Kashmir on Lockdown

A personal essay on media blackouts, sovereignty, and human rights in the contested region of Kashmir.

Lightning Round: April 2019

Photographer Kavya Kataria gets deep with five SAIC undergrads.

Diwali at SAIC

SAIC celebrates Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with a union of traditional and modern elements

Diwali: A Celebration For All

The South Asian Student Association created light in the darkness at SAIC's annual Diwali celebration.