Anjana Pawa
Growth Editor
Anjana Pawa is a Growth Editor at Business Insider. She joined Insider in June 2021.
Before joining Insider, she was a freelance journalist covering culture and entertainment across various media outlets. Her writing frequently explores the intersection of politics and culture with a strong focus on Asian pop culture and music.
Voices of Color 2022-08-16T14:55:42Z
Inside the electrifying world of Basement Bhangra, the legendary New York City dance scene
Shuttered in 2017, the party was an inclusive space for South Asians in New York for 20 years. Its one-day revival in August celebrated its 25th anniversary.
In Asia's Boy Love TV shows, characters live in a world that is unapologetically queer
BL shows focus on romantic relationships between boys who seem to exist in a world free of obstacles. For their fans, BLs are a source of community.
K-Pop star Eric Nam is breaking the taboo around mental health in the Asian diaspora
K-Pop star Eric Nam was told that seeking help for his anxiety would be a bad career move. With Mindset, he's aiming to break the stigma around mental health.
The best K-pop songs of 2021
Insider ranked the best K-pop songs of 2021, from BTS' "Butter" to Tomorrow X Together's "0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)" to STAYC's "Stereotype."