18 dead in India, Bangladesh floods; millions without homes
At least 18 people have died as massive floods ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links.
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These female health-care workers won a huge WHO honor. They'd like a raise, too
India's all-female task force of community health-care workers won the World Health Organization's Global Health Leaders Awards. But instead of recognition, some want a better salary and benefits.
Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was killed Sunday evening while driving his car in Mansa, a district in northern India's Punjab state.
Celebrated Indian musician and composer Shivkumar Sharma has died at age 84
Reverentially known as Pandit ("teacher"), Shivkumar Sharma took the hammered dulcimer from humble folk instrument to classical concert stages around the world. He died Tuesday in Mumbai.
Climate scientists say South Asia's heat wave (120F!) is a sign of what's to come
Some schools have closed early for summer. More than a billion people are in danger of heatstroke. Summer's early arrival in South Asia also threatens global grain supplies.
This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India
The Ramadan fast is usually followed by a feast. In Hyderabad, India, that feast is dominated by haleem, a meat and lentil stew pounded into paste and flavored with rose petals, cinnamon and cardamom.
PHOTOS: See the bold buildings that sprang up after South Asia regained independence
An exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art shows how Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka celebrated their freedom with a revolutionary vision for buildings and cities. Women played a vital role.
The U.S. and India — democracies and friends — agree to disagree on the Ukraine war
India has yet to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which the U.S. wants to change. Leaders from both countries met virtually on Monday to discuss the war and other topics.
Two Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too
Kate and Edwina Sharma are having quite an impact on 19th century English society — and 21st century India. Their role in the Netflix show has sparked talk of colorism, colonialism and women's rights.
Nightly midnight jog by Indian teen inspires millions on Twitter
19-year-old Pradeep Mehra works 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., then runs home to keep in shape for his goal: joining India's highly selective army. A video of his nightly jog has become a Twitter sensation.