Scaachi Koul
Why Does “Indian Matchmaking” Make My Culture Seem So Burdensome?
Shows like Indian Matchmaking and Family Karma are entertaining, but when will South Asian people get reality TV that doesn't depict our culture as being a drag?
Scaachi Koul
5 TV Shows You Should Watch Right Now
From Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You to the new season of The Twilight Zone.
Tomi Obaro
Conservative Teens On TikTok Are Going Through Some Growing Pains
TikTok has given pro-Trump teens a platform to make memes — and get attention. But what happens when the news isn't funny anymore?
Scaachi Koul
The Most Popular Movie On Netflix Right Now Is Basically Porn
The bizarrely misogynist Polish erotic film 365 Days has taken over the streaming service during the pandemic. Spoilers, obviously, as if anything matters anymore.
Scaachi Koul
Padma Lakshmi’s New Show Tries To Decolonize American Food History
By centering the cuisines of immigrants and Black people, Taste the Nation feels like a direct response to the overwhelming whiteness of American food media.
Scaachi Koul
Anna Wintour Isn’t Going To Cancel Herself
Vogue’s editor is now promising to do better for Black employees and readers. Does she not realize that she, largely alone, had all the power all along?
Scaachi Koul
“The King Of Staten Island” Is The Best Thing Pete Davidson’s Done
In Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island, Pete Davidson can finally answer the big question that’s dogged him for his entire career: Why is he like this?
Scaachi Koul
It’s Time To Stop Giving Jake Paul Any Of Your Attention
The YouTuber's decision to treat a protest against police brutality as an opportunity to rack up views makes it clear that it's time to stop watching.
Scaachi Koul
The Protests Against George Floyd's Death Make Some People Uncomfortable. That's The Point.
As responses to the protests over George Floyd’s death come in, it’s clear that only some people are allowed to agitate in public without any consequences.
Scaachi Koul
Are You Starting College This Fall?
If you’re going to be a first-year college student in a few months, BuzzFeed News wants to hear from you.
Scaachi Koul
I Toured A $43 Million Home With The Guy Who Made "Selling Sunset"
Adam DiVello, one of the masterminds behind the shows Laguna Beach and The Hills, invited me on the set of his new Netflix series to show me how he makes reality TV gold.
Scaachi Koul
Guy Fieri Is The Last Unproblematic Food Person
Let’s all move to Flavortown, where no one is mean and everything is going to be OK. (For now?!)
Scaachi Koul
I’m Afraid I’ll Get My Boyfriend’s Mom Sick, But I Want To See Him
In this week's "How to Plague": I’m fed up with my family, and some maternal coronavirus queries.
Scaachi Koul
Adele's Weight Loss Is A Double Bind
Adele hasn’t said anything about her weight loss, so why are we?
Scaachi Koul
The Mental Health Crisis For Frontline Workers Has Already Begun
The economic ramifications of the coronavirus are bleak enough, but the mental health crisis that frontline workers are about to face may be even worse.
Scaachi Koul
Coronavirus Advice: Can I Yell At My Neighbors?
This week's How to Plague advice column offers answers on what to do when people won't stop using your patio furniture and how to go on dates remotely.
Scaachi Koul
Ask Us How To Live During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Don't suffer alone! How to Plague is here to help.
Scaachi Koul
I Don’t Know What These Food Videos Are, But I Can't Stop Watching Them
When I die, turn me into one of Chefclub's horrible recipes. I beg of you.
Scaachi Koul
Being Married Right Now Is Hard. “Animal Crossing” Is The Only Thing Saving Us.
Lockdown makes me snipe at my husband in real life, but at least we still leave each other presents on Butt Hole Island.
Scaachi Koul
My Parents Are Stuck In India While It's On Lockdown. They're Not The Only Ones.
My parents, like thousands of expat Indians, have been stranded in India for a month longer than expected. I’m desperate to bring them home, even if I don’t know how.
Scaachi Koul
