Hasan Minhaj gets candid

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and comedian Hasan Minhaj recently discussed everything from Minhaj's “comedic awakening” to his upbringing to his own…

Apr 28 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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About that guy Santosh and name pronunciation

After interviewing dozens of first- and second-generation South Asian Americans about their names, a common theme: Names are inherently personal.

Apr 21 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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What is home?

Writers and others in the diaspora reflect on their identities and relationships with places.

Apr 13 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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Nice guys, rasmalai coffee, and Riz’s 007 pitch

Some of what I’ve been reading these last few weeks.

Apr 6 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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January 2026

Another watershed moment

Just some facts, after the killing of yet another American civilian.

Jan 26 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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Why Zohran’s mom is a legend

Filmmaker Mira Nair began telling South Asian diaspora stories through movies when few others were doing it.

Jan 5 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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December 2025

South Indian filter coffee gains steam

A frothy latte in a davara and tumbler may just be the best kind of coffee.

Dec 2, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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November 2025

What you want to talk about most

This is the 100th issue of the Red, White and Brown newsletter. A look back at what sparked the most conversations.

Nov 24, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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New Indian student arrivals decline 44%

Only time will tell how recent U.S. policy might change the long-term trajectory of America’s population makeup and strength in attracting talent.

Nov 17, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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Zohran Mamdani makes history

The 34-year-old political powerhouse will be New York City’s first mayor of Muslim and South Asian descent.

Nov 5, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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The Brown guy running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress

Saikat Chakrabarti was AOC’s former chief of staff. Now, he wants to head back to D.C. to represent San Francisco in Congress.

Nov 3, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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September 2025

The season of H-1B chaos

The Trump administration’s sudden H-1B visa changes have left tens of thousands of documented Indian American immigrants and applicants in legal and…

Sep 23, 2025 • Vignesh Ramachandran

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