Are Indians Turning To The 'Supernatural' In Subterranean Search For Water?
More than 330 million Indians are desperate for water, leading some to rely on an ancient — and unproven — method to find it underground.
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In India's Sundarbans, People And Tigers Try To Coexist In A Shrinking Space
The vast patchwork of islands on a delta where three rivers meet is home to hundreds of tigers and 4 million people. As climate change squeezes the land they share, is increased conflict inevitable?
Super Hot! India Records Its Highest Temperature Ever
Thermometers in the western city of Phalodi registered a sizzling 123.8 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday. One resident told the BBC that it was so hot, his cellphone stopped working.
Salt-Resistant Rice Offers Hope For Farmers Clinging To Disappearing Islands
Climate change is reshaping land and lives in India's Sundarbans region, where paddies are being overrun by saltwater. But resilient varieties of rice may let vulnerable families stay a while longer.
Mindy Kaling's TV Character Is Called A 'Coconut'
That's brown on the outside, white on the inside. A recent episode of 'The Mindy Project' lead our writer to think about her identity as an Indian living in America.
The Dabbawallas Will Deliver Wedding Leftovers To The Hungry
Mumbai's dabbawallas, a lunch delivery collective, have begun gathering extra food from events and dropping it off with the homeless.
India's Big Battle: Development Vs. Pollution
Indian cities are among the world's most polluted. And India is the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide. If it finds a sustainable way to develop, it could be a template for the rest of the world.
In India, Eco-Friendly Cremation Is Easy — But It's A Tough Sell
Is it possible to shrink the carbon footprint of the dead? An organization wants to persuade Indians to adopt "green" cremations and make an important Hindu death rite more environmentally friendly.
Moms Around The World Teach Their Kids A Lot Of Cool Rules
Global mothers give special wisdom depending where they live. What do you call your elders? Do you know how to gather firewood? What's the family password?
'Jungle Book' Love: Why I Identify With The 'Flower In Underpants'
Growing up in India, she was a fan of the dubbed-in-Hindi TV series. As a globetrotting adult, she is touched by the Disney movie version.