Whatever Happened To ... The Plan To Jazz Up Jackfruit?
In 2014, food researchers wanted to get more people eating jackfruit — a tree fruit chock-full of nutrients. How's that going?
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At Least 12 Killed In Mumbai Building Collapse
The building was declared dilapidated, but people were still living there. The Indian city has experienced recent flooding, and substandard building materials have been a factor in other collapses.
Floods In South Asia Have Killed More Than 1,000 People This Summer
For the past several weeks, monsoon-triggered floods have devastated regions in Nepal, Bangladesh and India. This week, a new series of storms has brought everyday life in Mumbai to a near halt.
Epic Floods — Not Just In Texas — Are A Challenge For Aid Groups
Two weeks before Hurricane Harvey struck, monsoon rains swamped Bangladesh, India and Nepal. Aid groups are struggling to deal with both disasters.
After 'Guru Of Bling' Sentencing, Indian State Stays On Alert For Violence
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping two young disciples in 2002. Military troops were deployed after violence by Singh's supporters led to dozens of deaths.
What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?
Five dogs with this unusual hue were found in an industrial area of Mumbai. The hunt for its cause revealed a much bigger problem.
'Guru Of Bling' Rape Conviction Sparks Deadly Protests In India
Tens of thousands of followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh — who calls himself the "Guru of Bling" — gathered to show support for their leader. At least 28 people have died in unrest after the verdict.
India's High Court Outlaws Practice Of Instant Divorce By Muslim Men
The decision is a victory for women's rights advocates. Most Muslim countries have already reformed or banned "triple talaq," which allows husbands (and only husbands) to end marriages in moments.
India's High Court Outlaws Practice Of Instant Divorce By Muslim Men
The decision is a victory for women's rights advocates. Most Muslim countries have already reformed or banned "triple talaq," which allows husbands (and only husbands) to end marriages in moments.
As India's Climate Changes, Farmers In The North Experiment With New Crops
Farmers are starting to grow new crops in winter, when their fields usually lie fallow. Meanwhile, air pollution, which contributes to climate change, is weakening India's solar energy production.