Yashica Dutt
Yashica Dutt is a journalist and the author of “Coming Out as Dalit,” one of the first books written by a Dalit author in English to win the prestigious Indian National Arts and Letters Award (in 2020). Her work has been published in The New York Times, Foreign Policy and The Atlantic, and she has been featured on the BBC, The Guardian and PBS News Hour. She is currently working on her second book, on caste in the United States. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Latest from Yashica Dutt
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
Caste, usually absent from U.S. local politics, has emerged as an issue in New York’s mayoral race, as Hindu temples become key campaigning sites. The contest has highlighted tensions between marginalized Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right, revealing how South Asian caste hierarchies are influencing candidates’ strategies.
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Ahead of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.
Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Upset Redefines New York Politics
In the final weeks of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, it became clear the 33-year-old democratic socialist was poised for victory. Yet when he defied the poll leads of rival Andrew Cuomo and won just 90 minutes after voting closed, he stunned New York — and U.S. — politics.
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani has won backing from several South Asian groups, but the community remains split. Some applaud his progressive agenda, others worry about rent freezes fostering dependence and many haven’t even heard of his campaign, revealing both his reach and its limits.