Maharashtra
These Photos Show Just How Bad India’s Water Crisis Has Become
As taps run dry and a riverbed gets used as a parking lot, the country battles a drought of epic proportions.
Photos of Indian Stunt Drivers Braving the 'Well of Death'
No helmets, no roll cage, and 60 miles per hour.
A Bridegroom Explains Why He Ditched the Virginity Test on His Wedding Night
The Kanjarbhat couple took a stand against their community’s tradition.
Somnath Waghmare Wants to Revolutionise Dalit Cinema
"The left-liberal filmmakers of parallel cinema are even more casteist than right-wing."
A Dalit Protest Group Scales the Walls of Caste with Song
Yalgaar takes music out of the echo chamber and into the satsang.
Photos of People Trying Wine for the First Time at One of India's New Vineyards
“I thought it would taste of apple.”
India Is Tearing Itself Apart Over Eating Beef
In the wake of a man being murdered over rumors that he ate beef, a Hindu nationalist organization has claimed that "the Vedas order the killing of anyone who slaughters the cow."
On The Line: Neha Shastry Discusses India's Mental Health Crisis
VICE News journalist Neha Shastry joins 'On The Line' to discuss her new piece, 'India's Mental Health Crisis.'
Cow Retirement Homes Are Booming in India — Here's Why
Hindu nationalist groups fighting for the protection of India's cows have succeeded in expanding statutes against slaughter, which have increased cattle smuggling as well as the need for cattle shelters.
The Rise and Fall of India's Original Burger King
When international fast-food empire Burger King entered the Indian market last year, an extant mom-and-pop restaurant also known as Burger King was forced to change its name. Now, it's simply known as Burger.
Indian Cops Told This Farmer to Use Astrology to Catch Onion Thieves
When bandits made off with $1,200 of Sunil Patil’s prized onions, he turned to the police for help. But they told him to consult the heavens.
An Indian State Is Now Keeping Mugshots of the Area’s Cows
The police department of a mid-sized Indian city will soon boast quite a collection of images of handsome bulls and shapely cows. Maybe officers there are trying to start a local offshoot of Tinder for horny cows.