Rituals and Offerings in Kamala Harris’ Ancestral Village as Indians Pray for Her Victory
Harris’ maternal grandfather, whom she has mentioned in several big speeches, was born here more than 100 years ago.
Unearthing the Strange, Magical World of Mushrooms in Northeast India
From finding a stunning new species of glow-in-the-dark mushrooms to wild stories of unfortunate locals experimenting with poisonous varieties, a new documentary film goes where few have gone before.
This ‘MasterChef Australia’ Judge is Making Melbourne Fall in Love With Regional Indian Food
Chef Helly Raichura, who started off running “secret” home-based dinners with a year-long waitlist, talks about making Melbourne look at Indian cuisine beyond just takeaway food.
This Young Climate Activist Tells Us How Indigenous Practices Can Save Our Planet
One of the seven young climate leaders to have just joined the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, Archana Soreng is fighting to bring the cultural practices of our ancestors to policies.
Why Do Celebrity Deaths Affect Us So Much?
An expert explains why the passing of a famous person can feel so personal and painful.
Is It Okay to Switch off When News Gets Overwhelming?
A handy guide for those finding it tough to cope with the horrible things happening in the world but also feeling guilty about looking away.
As India Feels Strain of Pandemic, Private Hospitals Offer Overpriced Coronavirus Home Treatment
While some believe this will help India’s overburdened frontline workers, others cry foul as private players profit heavily off a crumbling healthcare system.
How to Work From Home When Others Around You Are Not
When time has melted for everyone around but not yourself, clocking in your 9-to-5 work hours can come with a mixed bag of envy and relief.
In Photos: A Dystopian Coronavirus Nightmare in One of the World’s Most Polluted Cities
Avishek Bhattacharjee’s photo series imagines life in Dhaka if the pandemic is not contained.
Tourists in India Were Forced to Write ‘Sorry’ 500 Times for Lockdown Violation
If you’re a 90s kid from India, this punishment might just sound like déjà vu.