Vendors of Coconut Water: An Insight
The realities and economics of vending coconut water give an insight into the lives of entreprising street vendors.
Tackling India’s Obesity Crisis
India is one of the obesity centres of the developing world, despite having the most number of starving children on earth.
The Many Promises of the Indian Rupee
Through centuries, currency has existed in India, changing its shape and form. What does history tell us about demonetisation?
Celebrating Sikhism
Gurpurab marks the birth of Sikhism’s founder – Guru Nanak. We collect some colourful photos of the ensuing ceremonies.
India’s Irani Chai
A century ago, Iranians migrated to India and set up cafes serving an Indo-Iranian blend of chai. But a sweet tradition is now fading away.
Climate Change and Migration
Global warming and climate change have already forced thousands to migrate. How can India manage this environmental crisis?
The American Election and the Visa God
A temple in Telangana is known for helping visitors gain U.S. visas. Does immigration policy concern the deities?
The Struggle for Transgender Identity
Transgender rights in India hinge on a Supreme Court judgement, and a battle of bills between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
What Does It Mean To Be Madrasi?
Stereotypes often frame South India as a unified ‘Madrasi’ whole. The truth is – South India is a thali, not a single serving.
The Fisherman Surfer and the Olympic Dream
Surfing isn’t a popular Indian sport. Murthy Meghavana, a fisherman-turned-surfer, dreams of making it to the olympics.
The Elephant in the Room
India’s slums coexist with her cities, in an uneasy relationship. The stories of slum dwellers reflect the casualties of urban growth
India’s Spice Trade In Photos
For millennia, India has been the world’s favourite spice market. For many merchants, it’s an intergenerational business.
Truth and War: Police Encounters
Police encounters in India see insurgents and terrorists killed without trial. What makes encounter situations so difficult to verify?
Indira In Her Own Words
Indira Gandhi survived harsh political realities to become India’s first woman prime minister. We look at the legacy she left.
Thus Spake The Ragpicker
For some, the economy of waste is an opportunity. For others, a nightmare. What’s broken about the waste economy?