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Sultan Muhammad ‘Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant is a piece made in 1645. Khan, who was the prime minister at the time, rode behind the Sultan to show that he was the real power behind the throne.

Captivating Colors and Timeless Periods: A Review of the MET Museum’s ‘Indian Skies: The Howard Hodgkin Collection of Indian Court Painting’

Rida Nuamah, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024
Climate protesters took to the streets in more than 50 countries in September 2023, demanding that world leaders phase out fossil fuels. Pictured is protest in Germany from this time. As Al Gore describes it, “Heres what is most needed, and that is a much larger uprising at the grassroots level, like the one here in this city last weekend where far more people than were expected (75,000 people) in the streets of Manhattan.” Protests like these are needed to convince policymakers that change is imperative. (Photo Credit: Mika Baumeister / Unsplash)

Climate Change is Here. Action Must Be Taken Now.

Alexandra Ghile, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
When asked whether her view of Spanish has changed from a child to an adult, Ms. Lozano said, “ In the past, I used to take my language for granted. Now, I am teaching the language so I research more because if [my students] ask me a question about the origins of something, I need to educate myself further. Back then, I was a lot more carefree. Now, I am more rational.”

An Imprint of Kindness: A Profile of Señora Lozano, a Bronx Science Spanish Language Teacher

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
Traditions like washing the body after applying turmeric are some of the rituals followed during period ceremonies in India and Nepal.

An Everlasting Stigma: Periods

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2023
US Army Green Berets operate at night in Syria – a country that has become a battleground for insurgent groups and government-backed militias.

Gray Zones: How Countries Are Fighting Wars Under Our Noses

Oliver Whelan, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Cinnamon is a spice, often sprinkled on toast and lattes, that must be extracted from the bark of the tree.

The Spice Wars

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2023
An elderly man and a young man build a part of Bangladesh. (https://unsplash.com/photos/D8KUJbEc3cQ)

‘Amar Sonar Bangla’: My Golden Bengal

Fairuz Omar Raya, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
Firefighters put out a street fire during the 2020 Bangalore Riots, caused by an alleged blasphemous Facebook post by the nephew of an Indian National Congress state legislator targeting the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Damages in the resulting chaos included looting, the burning of cars and police stations, three deaths, and the arrests of over 206 people.

All That Glitters is Not Gold: A Modernizing India With Centuries-Old Ethnic Conflicts and a Problem With Fake News

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Here is a replica of the crown of the Queen Mother, along with a replica of the Kohinoor diamond, a centerpiece at Royal Coster Diamonds.

The Fight Greater Than Just A Gem: The History of the Kohinoor Diamond

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Around the world, people who rely on imports from Russia and Ukraine have been hit hard by the ongoing war.

The Hidden Effects of the War in Ukraine: Famine and Increased Prices

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter
July 25, 2022
On the 25th of March, 2022, people from all over the world participated in the annual Global Climate Strike Movement. Initiated by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, groups of people, especially students, from over 150 countries banded together and protested, in order to urge politicians and legislators to pursue the prevention of climate change. With the slogan #FridaysForFuture, around four million individuals have demonstrated in the movement.

It’s Time to Unite Against Climate Change

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
People young and old gather around to celebrate, invigorated by the spirit of the festival. Shivas Khera ’22 described the holiday as “one of the most well-known and cherished Hindu festivals around the world.”

Holi: The History of a Rich and Colorful Holiday

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Each culture in the world is unique and should be celebrated as such. Cultural appropriation should be avoided in that it perpetuates stereotypes.

The Problem of Cultural Appropriation

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2022
While this boy may be celebrating December 16th, 2021 as the day of independence for Bangladesh, it means more for many Hindus. For Hindus, the day is a reminder that while the country may be free, religion still divides many and has plagued the minds of many to the point of violence.

Bangladesh: A Country Still Divided By Religion

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2022
Here is a location shot taken in Spain, one that the friends in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara drove by, during the trip that transformed their lives.

One Hundred Fifty Minutes of an Emotional Road Trip: A Review of the Bollywood Movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’

Niha Roy, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2021
The coronavirus situation in India is currently dire. Hospitals are overwhelmed with people, and the continued lack of oxygen furthers the loss of lives due to COVID-19.

The Problem With India’s Underreporting of COVID-19 Cases

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2021
The countries of South Asia are represented on this map by their national colors: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The Coronavirus Pandemic in South Asia

Samia Sultana, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
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