India
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
Culture
March 3, 2021
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent total or partial closures in many countries, our lives have become centered…
India giving COVID-19 vaccines to more people as cases rise
World
March 1, 2021
India giving COVID-19 vaccines to more people as cases rise
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination drive beyond health care and front-line workers, offering the shots…
A year on, India’s riot victims say justice still unserved
World
February 23, 2021
A year on, India’s riot victims say justice still unserved
NEW DELHI (AP) — The shooter shouted “Victory to Lord Ram,” the Hindu god, before pulling the trigger that sent…
Protesting Indian farmers vow to amass more supporters outside capital Delhi
World
February 21, 2021
Protesting Indian farmers vow to amass more supporters outside capital Delhi
BARNALA, India (Reuters) – More than 100,000 farmers and farm workers gathered in India’s northern Punjab state on Sunday in…
Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention
World
February 16, 2021
Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Students chanted slogans outside the Delhi police headquarters on Tuesday demanding the release of a 22-year-old…
India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped
World
February 16, 2021
India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped
NEW DELHI (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile…
Indian police arrest man suspected of leading farm protest violence
World
February 9, 2021
Indian police arrest man suspected of leading farm protest violence
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Police in the Indian capital arrested a man on Tuesday accused of leading a group of…
Himalayan glacier disaster highlights climate change risks
World
February 9, 2021
Himalayan glacier disaster highlights climate change risks
NEW DELHI (AP) — When Ravi Chopra saw the devastating deluge of water and debris crash downstream from a Himalayan…
India glacier avalanche leaves 12 dead, 170 missing
World
February 8, 2021
India glacier avalanche leaves 12 dead, 170 missing
LUCKNOW (Reuters) – Rescuers were looking for an estimated 170 people missing in the Indian Himalayas on Monday, including some…
Tractors, trucks block India’s roads as farm protests widen
World
February 6, 2021
Tractors, trucks block India’s roads as farm protests widen
KUNDLI, India (Reuters) – Thousands of farmers across India blocked roads on Saturday with makeshift tents, tractors, trucks and boulders…