In D.C., A Traditional South Indian Welcome Awaits Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
With 1,800 pieces submitted by the public, volunteers are putting together a kolam, a traditional South Indian art form used as a sign of welcome.
India
India Kicks Off A Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
Cheers erupted in hospital wards across the country as a first group of nurses and sanitation workers rolled up their sleeves and got vaccinated. India aims to inoculate 300 million by July.
India Prepares For Massive Vaccine Drive, But Some Fear It's Moving Too Quickly
Scientists, public health experts and opposition politicians have raised questions about one of the two vaccines the country of 1.4 billion people has authorized for emergency use against COVID-19.
India Authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
Almost 150,000 people in India have died from complications of COVID-19, behind only the U.S. and Brazil. India plans to begin inoculating its population of 1.4 billion this month.
Why A Field Hockey Champ In India Is Now Harvesting Onions And Herding Goats
Young female athletes benefited from an increase in government support in recent years. The pandemic has put an end to that.
Even With 10 Million COVID-19 Cases, A Doctor Says India 'Dodged A Bullet'
Dr. Gagandeep Kang says the pandemic's toll on India has been much less than what she had feared. She reflects on what the country has learned over the past few months.
Crowds Of Indian Farmers Gather For Days To Protest New Agriculture Laws
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting for a ninth straight day. They accuse the government of using the coronavirus crisis to push through market-based changes without consulting them.
India Confirms 9 Million Coronavirus Infections
Only one other country — the United States — has surpassed the milestone of 9 million total cases, since the pandemic began.
Child Marriages Are Up In The Pandemic. Here's How India Tries To Stop Them
Local sources say there's been a spike in child marriage during the pandemic. A key reason: By marrying off girls early, poor families have one less mouth to feed in desperate times.
India Surpasses 8 Million Coronavirus Cases; 2nd Only To U.S.
New confirmed cases in India have been dropping recently. But the Hindu festival season, local elections and seasonal air pollution are raising concerns that the virus could surge again.