'Mummy' Is Transgender: A New Commercial Is The Talk Of India
It's a story of an orphan. And her beloved "mummy" — who is a transgender woman. The ad from Vicks has become a viral sensation.
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On A Hot Day, Indians Love To Sip A Spicy Soda That's A Bit Funky, Too
Masala soda comes in many flavors. It's usually sold by street vendors and small shop owners. Indians love this drink so much, that big soda companies are now selling it, too.
VIDEO: Despite The Risks, Morphine Can Offer Hope
Morphine, like other opiates, is controversial. It poses risks. But for some patients, like a man in India who's profiled in a short documentary, the painkiller offers hope.
The Ugly Side Of Being An African Student In India
India is a magnet for African youth who want to study abroad. But tensions between Indians and Africans sometimes explode into violence. The latest incident took place on March 27.
India's Cities Have A Honking Big Noise Problem
They're so noisy that the Central Pollution Control Board is urging drivers not to honk needlessly — like that Uber driver who beeps along with the song on the radio.
Muslim Women In India Ask Top Court To Ban Instant Divorce
To end his marriage, a Muslim man in India only needs to say 'talaq,' meaning divorce. A growing movement wants to change this practice.
Why Do So Few People Pay Income Tax In India?
In a country with a population of more than 1 billion people, just 27 million paid taxes last year. Many Indians see no clear link between paying taxes and provision of government services.
India Bans Award-Winning Indian Film For Being Too 'Lady-Orientated'
The movie is 'Lipstick Under My Burkha.' It won a prize at the Mumbai Film Festival — but was deemed not appropriate for Indian audiences.
Sikh Man Shot Outside His Seattle Home, Told To 'Go Back To Your Own Country'
The victim, who is recovering from his wounds, says a masked man accosted and shot him in his driveway Friday. The attack is the second in two weeks that has drawn a response from an Indian minister.
Legislator Aims To Stop The Million Dollar Wedding (Or At Least Tax It)
Wealthy families in India spend a lot on weddings. So do lower income families. A member of Parliament is proposing a bill that would tax the rich and help the poor.