A Day's Work On Delhi's Mountain Of Trash
It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.
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Temps Have Topped 120 In India. How Are They Coping With The Heat Wave?
The changing climate is especially brutal in India. Temperatures are soaring. Asphalt roads are melting. People are dying.
Opinion: Don't Let U.S.-India Trade Differences Escalate Into A Trade War
President Trump will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20. Trade tensions threaten to overshadow progress in strategic ties, former State Department official Alyssa Ayres writes.
No Drips, No Drops: A City Of 10 Million Is Running Out Of Water
In Chennai, India's sixth-largest city, the reservoirs are literally drying up. How are its citizens — and the government — responding?
FAA Orders U.S. Airlines To Bypass Iranian Airspace After Drone Shot Down
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited U.S. carriers from overflying Iran "until further notice, due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions."
Tipu Sultan's Magic Box, Shah Jahan's Jade Dagger: Stunning Jewels Up For Auction
A collection of Indian gems, jewelry and artifacts is expected to fetch more than $115 million — which would break a record set by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection.
In India And Pakistan, Cricket Fans Are Gearing Up For Their Favorite World Cup Match
India and Pakistan went to the brink of war in February. But Sunday's match "should create love and affection," says a Pakistani fan. "We should compete, but compete for the betterment of society."
'God, Please Help Her': Indian Parents Agonize Over Radicalization Of Their Children
ISIS has radicalized people around the world. But even with one of the world's largest Muslim populations, India has had very few cases of radicalization — until recently. Most cases are in the south.
Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu Nationalists
It was a resounding victory not just for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but for his political party. Critics accused the party of using fear tactics amid rising Hindu nationalism.
India's 6-Week-Long Elections Are So Big They've Become A Tourist Draw
With nearly 900 million eligible voters, the elections are considered the world's largest. Now travelers — both Indian and foreign — want to experience what it's like across the country.