Vendors of Coconut Water: An Insight
byThe realities and economics of vending coconut water give an insight into the lives of entreprising street vendors.
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Tackling India’s Obesity Crisis
byIndia is one of the obesity centres of the developing world, despite having the most number of starving children on earth.
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 Sadhu
byA sadhu knows how to be indifferent to the spectacle around him – but he also knows when to pose for the cameras.
Ragpickers
byEntire lives spent sifting through garbage, looking for a treasure. A ragpicker’s life is explored in verse.
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.
Masala Mentallica
byReality is no barrier for India’s silver screen heroes. How have film stars used over-the-top sequences to woo audiences?
The Many Promises of the Indian Rupee
byThrough centuries, currency has existed in India, changing its shape and form. What does history tell us about demonetisation?
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.
Child Slavery – India’s Achilles’ Heel
byChild slavery is a constant presence in the world’s fastest growing democracy. Is India’s growth story scarred with child labour?
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.
India’s Currency Ban in Photos
byDemonetisation has hit small business owners and street vendors, with many losing their daily income. A photo story on notebandi.