PHOTOS: Rain Hampers Search For Families Missing After Sri Lankan Landslides
Landslides in Sri Lanka on Tuesday night crushed three villages and left more than 200 families missing. Fresh rains have impaired rescue operations.
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Meet Bonbibi: The Indian Forest Goddess Worshipped Across Religions
In the Indian mangrove forest called the Sundarbans, Bonbibi is worshipped by Hindus and Muslims alike. Her story reflects some of what makes this landscape so unique.
Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No
If Congress were to approve the TransPacific Partnership, the economy would expand by .15 percent by 2032, according to a report by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
In The Sundarbans, Solar Power Gives Humans An Edge Over Tigers
In a remote Indian mangrove forest, the arrival of solar power is good for small, local businesses and students trying to study at night. It also means fewer people are being eaten by tigers.
Experts Fear Climate Change Will Lead To More Tiger Attacks In The Sundarbans
Deep in the world's largest mangrove forest, which spans India's border with Bangladesh, rangers protect wild Bengal tigers. Rising seas may have rangers and tigers competing for a place to live.
Taipei Zoo Releases Proof-Of-Life Photo Of Panda Rumored To Be Dead
Chinese newspapers have reported that 11-year-old Tuan Tuan died of distemper. Not so, the Taipei Zoo says — releasing photos of the panda, complete with recent newspapers, as evidence.
Hundreds Of Families Missing As Landslides Crush 3 Villages In Sri Lanka
"I heard a huge sound like a plane crashing into the earth," a villager said, according to The Associated Press. "I saw something like a huge fireball rolling down the mountain."
Salt-Resistant Rice Offers Hope For Farmers Clinging To Disappearing Islands
Climate change is reshaping land and lives in India's Sundarbans region, where paddies are being overrun by saltwater. But resilient varieties of rice may let vulnerable families stay a while longer.
China Ramps Up U.S. Investments, From Straws To Semiconductors
Chinese investors are on a buying spree in the U.S., moving their operations here or snapping up American companies. Investment is on track to hit $30 billion this year, doubling last year's record.
Mindy Kaling's TV Character Is Called A 'Coconut'
That's brown on the outside, white on the inside. A recent episode of 'The Mindy Project' lead our writer to think about her identity as an Indian living in America.