Latika Mandal, the Teacher From West Bengal
Seeking spiritual fulfillment, Mrs. Mandal traveled for two days on a train and a bus to come to the Kumbh Mela.
View ArticleKalyan Anand, the Sadhu From Madhya Pradesh
The ascetic who has been a regular at the Kumbh for 20 years, seeks purity.
View ArticleIrene Genovese, the Traveler from Italy
A first-time traveler to the Kumbh is astounded by the number of people.
View ArticleBiswas Nath, the Cycle Shop Owner from Uttar Pradesh
A third-time visitor to the Kumbh Mela appreciates the devotion of the crowds.
View ArticleCan Doordarshan’s New Look Attract Profits?
India's money-losing public broadcasting company has revamped to compete in a cutthroat media market.
View ArticleBala Panditji, a Priest from Delhi
Religion means "understanding oneself," one Kumbh Mela participant says.
View ArticleLaliji, the Octogenarian from Bihar
A God-fearing woman, who was bribed to vote for a candidate in the last election.
View ArticleFrom Hyderabad, a Tale of Two Snack Bars
Examining the long-term impacts of terrorism, from the recent blasts to the 2007 explosions.
View ArticleNarmada Devi, the Housewife from Uttar Pradesh
The family has come to wash away their sins after a difficult year.
View ArticleShakti, the Religious Student From California
His faith means that drinking water from the Ganges River will not harm him, the 22-year-old said.
View ArticleBina Kumari, the Farmworker from Bihar
The 32-year-old woman was separated from her family of 11 during the Kumbh Mela.
View ArticleRam Singh, the Milk Vendor from Bihar
The 61-year-old man who has attended every Kumbh Mela since his childhood.
View ArticleFor Farmers in Bihar, A Simple Solution for More Crops
Small farms see massive increase in crop yields using a new, fertilizer-free growing method.
View ArticleOnce Derided, Bihar’s Police Become Model for Other States
Top police officials around India have pledged to adopt Bihar's focus on speedy trials and scientific investigations.
View ArticleMore Child Rapes Being Reported In Delhi, Police Say
Five incidents in one week in April alone.
View ArticleFilm Singer Shamshad Begum Dies at 94
The woman behind the voice that enthralled a generation of Bollywood aficionados died on Tuesday.
View ArticleDeclining Rupee Brings Gains for IT Giants, Woes for Small Units
Fall in the rupee will benefit Indian companies with overseas arms as it will increase the dividend amount that comes into the coffers of the Indian parent.
View ArticleA Postcard From Jharkhand
Ranchi's assortment of social and political problems indicates the health of the nation's mineral-rich state.
View ArticleHuman Trafficking Continues to Ravage Jharkhand
More than 100,000 girls, mostly from tribal communities, are trafficked from the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand every year, according to the state government statistics.
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