India
This Climate Guru Is a Celebrity in the US. In India, He’s Accused of Destroying a Forest.
Sadhguru, who was seen with Will Smith in 2020 and most recently with Trevor Noah, has been accused of illegal construction in a protected forest.
Why Are Thousands of Young Men Setting Trains on Fire?
A new job scheme introduced by the Indian military has led to mass protests.
Inside the Cutthroat Culture of One of the World’s Toughest Exams
Behind India’s most competitive exam is an endless cycle of debt and systemic biases discriminating against minorities.
What’s Your Most Memorable Penis Experience? An Art Project Is Asking People to Spill the Beans.
Artist Indu Harikumar’s latest project, Cock-a-doodle, aims to normalise conversations around the penis, and all kinds of feelings and experiences associated with it.
Why Did the Indian Government Demolish This Prominent Activist’s Home?
The state-backed demolition of Afreen Fatima’s home has come to symbolise the widespread disenfranchisement Muslims are feeling in India right now.
The Real Story Behind ‘Freedomville’ That Was Formed by 21st Century Slaves
In a world where millions of people still remain enslaved, the story of a small group of villagers overthrowing their slave masters asks questions on the price of freedom.
Facial Recognition Is Out of Control in India
The country’s use of biometric data against activists and “hooligans” paints a grim picture of how the technology is threatening human rights.
Muslim Countries Demand Apology After Indian Spokesperson Insults Prophet Muhammad on TV
The Taliban condemned the comments calling the spokesperson a “fanatic.”
Why Millions Around the Globe Are Mourning the Death of Punjabi Rapper Sidhu Moose Wala
“His death feels like a brother passed away.”
New Supreme Court Order Protects Sex Workers in India From Police Abuse
Although sex work is legal in India, many in the industry face constant risk of police harassment and violence.
This Rapper With Millions of Fans Loved Guns. Then He Was Shot Dead.
The world’s biggest democracy has one of the highest number of deaths by gun violence.
Why Do We Love Shawarmas So Much? An Investigation.
The origins of this popular dish can be traced back to more than 400 years — making its way from the Ottoman empire to practically every food truck today.