Meeting Sarah Cohen, India’s Oldest Surviving Jew
byA rendezvous with Sarah Cohen, India’s oldest surviving Jew, opens a window to Jewish heritage and syncretic traditions.
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Culture Mapping India’s Intangible Treasures
byIt’s not always possible to preserve intangible aspects of culture. This doesn’t stop the UNESCO and many nations from trying.
The Many Ways of Knowing Jayalalithaa
byJayalalithaa could change with each audience. What did associates, journalists and the women think of her?
There’s A Wallah For That
byWhere there’s a market, there’s a wallah. Here’s a photo story of jugaad, enterprising spirit and India’s many professions.
India’s Seven Million Security Guards
byIn 2013, India had over seven million security guards supplied by 16000 security agencies. What’s a day in the life of a watchman like?
Is Illiteracy a Barrier to Mobile Phone Use?
byNavigating mobile phones without being able to read is a challenge. Yet, many manage their day to day doing just so.
Vendors of Coconut Water: An Insight
byThe realities and economics of vending coconut water give an insight into the lives of entreprising street vendors.
The Gems of Luck and Fortune
byMerchants who sell lucky gemstones don’t necessarily buy into astrology. Is the gems market driven by profit and cynicism alone?
A Hairstyle Unlike Any Other
byMithun Chakravarthy proves that confidence is all you need to be able to pull off a one-of-a-kind hairdo.
The Economics of Vending Chai
byWhat does it take to set up a chai stall in an Indian city? For migrants to the city, it is an age-no-bar, education-no-bar opportunity.
Hope Across Generations for Tibetan Refugees
byGenerations since their exile from Tibet, the Tibetan community in India preserves a sense of heritage, defiance and hope.
Celebrating Sikhism
byGurpurab marks the birth of Sikhism’s founder – Guru Nanak. We collect some colourful photos of the ensuing ceremonies.
India’s Irani Chai
byA 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.
Stories From the Dental Street
byStreet dentists can be found across India providing cheap dental care. Here’s a photo story that documents their practice.
The American Election and the Visa God
byA temple in Telangana is known for helping visitors gain U.S. visas. Does immigration policy concern the deities?