Uttarakhand
‘It’s the Apocalypse’: Thousands Flee As This Holy Himalayan Town Sinks Into the Ground
Despite warnings, construction in this popular mountain town, to accommodate Hindu pilgrims, ski tourists, and hydropower plants, has been relentless.
In Photos: The Devastation After a Himalayan Glacier Burst a Dam in India
The glacial burst triggered flash floods and an avalanche that have left at least 15 people dead, while 170 are missing.
This Indian State Will Use Palanquins To Take Pregnant Women To Hospitals
Pregnant women in rural Uttarakhand have had to walk several kilometres to reach the nearest hospital because the hilly terrain has poor road connectivity.
A Man Accused of Murder Evaded the Cops by Becoming a Cop in Uttarakhand
The man managed to trick authorities for 19 years, despite having been accused of a serious crime.
Alarming Report Finds Not a Single Girl Born in 132 Indian Villages Since April
"We have discovered that out of a total of 216 deliveries, not a single girl child has been born in 132 villages, which is suspicious and has highlighted female foeticide."
Inspired by Video Game, Teenage Girl Leaves Home and Travels 10 Cities in 18 Days
The 15-year-old from Uttarakhand got so addicted to Taxi Driver 2 that she wanted to be on the move constantly and ran away from home to live her life like in the mobile game.
Meet the Politician Who Wants to Make the Cow ‘India’s National Mother’
Gopal Mani Maharaj—an independent candidate contesting for elections—thinks problems like terrorism, violence in Kashmir and the Ayodhya issue can be solved simply by being nicer to cows.
The Weird Relationship Between Movies and the Mountains
I went looking for a movie made in the mountains of Uttarakhand which didn't just use them as scenic backdrops. I had to watch 'Sui Dhaaga' instead.
What It’s like to be the World’s Youngest Woman to Climb Kanchenjunga
When your schoolmates are married and raising children
Don't Go to This Baby Doll Museum Expecting to Meet Sunny Leone
The handmade dolls at this Uttarakhand resort are modelled on real babies, with lifelike tears and moist-looking lips.