India
Why Hundreds of Indigenous Hunters Are Surrendering Their Guns in India
The Adi tribe in northeast India relied on hunting wild animals for generations. And then they saw its ugly side.
This Politician Is Promising Free Helicopters and Trips to the Moon
In a chaotic election season in India, Thulam Saravanan’s manifesto of wild promises is going viral. What will he do if he actually wins?
First Indian Woman to Run Oxford’s Student Union Hits Back After Being Cancelled
Rashmi Samant resigned over “racist” social media posts. Her supporters—including members of India’s ruling party—say she is a victim of an anti-Hindu witch hunt.
A Year From the 2022 Olympics, Winter Sports in India is Still a Work in Progress
Lack of infrastructure, no financial support and unrecognised federations make it a lonely battle for athletes.
This Artist Captures the Not-So-Happy Endings of Indian Marriages
Check out a hard-hitting series that attacks marital rape, domestic abuse and dowry in a country that regards the institution of marriage as the ultimate sacred bond.
These Guys Quit Well-Paying Gigs To Become Astrologers
A growing number of people in India are embarking on a new career in predicting the future.
We Spoke with the Indian Comedian Who Was Arrested for Jokes He Didn't Crack
In a no-holds-barred interview, Munawar Faruqui talks about his 37 days in jail, how it felt getting out, and what keeps him going in the face of fear and censorship.
Secret Printers, Anonymous Bylines: Indian Protesters Take News Into Own Hands
India’s state media called thousands of agitating farmers “terrorists”. A new crop of alternative news outlets promise to tell the true story.
In Photos: Inside the Life of a Disabled Indian Bodybuilder
From the fringes of Kolkata in India, Soumen Halder is striving to change the face of bodybuilding and make it more inclusive.
We Visited An Indian Sex Shop
In a country where sex toys are not just taboo but heavily regulated, one brave shop is going where few have gone before. But just not in a way you'd expect.
In Photos: The Women on the Front Lines of India’s Farmers’ Protest
Over 40,000 women marched to the New Delhi border on March 8 as protests against controversial laws gained momentum.