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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta who spoke out against actor Nana Patekar, helping to kickstart the #MeToo movement in India. (via facebook.com)

Indian Cinema’s #MeToo Moment

Elizabeth Crawford, Staff Writer December 5, 2018
#MeToo has bled across oceans and is now gaining traction in India’s film industry.
India’s Rising #MeToo Movement

India’s Rising #MeToo Movement

Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court was far from the end of the #MeToo movement — just look at the recent push in India to hold sexual assaulters accountable.
Krishang Nadgauda, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court was far from the end of the #MeToo movement — just look at the recent push in India to hold sexual assaulters accountable.
In her book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.

NYU Grad Explores Love and Marriage in India

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
In her new book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.
Mallika Sinha

Mallika Sinha

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with CAS sophomore Mallika Sinha for The Immigration Issue.
India Floods: Déjà vu

India Floods: Déjà vu

Apurva Kothari, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
1985, 2005, 2017: This is neither the first time torrential rains derailed the lives of a million Indians nor will it be the last.

First Generation Americans’ Double Lives

Sierra Jackson, News Editor September 5, 2017
First generation American students face different challenges than their fellow students.

Arya Diwase

Bridging Inequality with Drama
Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor March 23, 2017

For Arya Diwase, all the world’s a stage — and in her opinion, commanding the stage might be the best way to learn English. While a freshman, Diwase fused her eloquent verbal...

Karn Setya: From cricket to cross country

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor September 22, 2015
Sophomore runner Karn Setya reflects on his childhood influenced by his Indian roots.
Anish Patel was featured in Vogue India for Uplift Humanity Foundation.

Junior expands outreach program

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer April 30, 2015
Stern junior Anish Patel was recently featured in Vogue India for his organization, Uplift Humanity which aims to teaching fundamental skills to youth in juvenile and detention centers. The non-profit has just announced a new branch in New Delhi which is scheduled to open this summer.
Graduate student reflects on book publishing, literary goals

Graduate student reflects on book publishing, literary goals

Anna Ferkingstad November 17, 2014
Railonama, a novel published by an NYU student Anupama Sharma, started as a spontaneous goal to be an author before the age of 30.
Favoritism toward fair skin in India oppressive

Favoritism toward fair skin in India oppressive

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist October 16, 2014
India's obsession with skin lightening is detrimental to the national psyche.
Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 9, 2014
Until leaders solidify their efforts with clear mandates to restrain destructive practices, efforts to curb climate change will be ineffective.