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India's Cattle Royale dung fight marks end of Diwali

Joyful crowds pelted each other with fistfuls of cow manure this weekend as part of one village's local ritual to mark the end of Diwali, India's most important Hindu festival

07/11/2021

Destinations

Is this the most beautiful world record you’ve ever seen?

The city of Ayodhya broke a world record with its beautiful Diwali celebrations.

04/11/2021

India

Indians celebrate festival of light amid COVID-19 fears

Indians across the country began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and rising air pollution.

04/11/2021

Travel News

India takes the crown at Responsible Tourism Awards

This year, India stood out to judges of the World Travel Market Awards as the leading country for Responsible Tourism.

03/11/2021

India

More than 100 dead and dozens missing in floods in India and Nepal

More than 100 people have died after days of flooding and landslides which swept away roads and homes in India and Nepal, authorities said.

20/10/2021

India

Heavy rains, landslides leave 18 dead in south India

Torrential rains swept through villages and flooded roads in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

17/10/2021

Ecotech

How are artificial glaciers helping farmers tackle the climate crisis?

In northern India, these fake glaciers are helping Kashmiri farmers battle a dry season caused by climate change.

12/10/2021

Travel News

The colourful stage is set for 9 nights of celebration across India

Starting tonight, over 1 billion people will begin celebrations for Navaratri, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.

07/10/2021

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Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive

Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive

01/10/2021

Moments

My journey off the beaten track in India’s most colourful region

We take to the roads of Rajasthan to get under the skin of the local culture.

10/09/2021

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Floods in India's Assam force villagers and wildlife to flee

More than three million people have been affected by the annual monsoon deluge as torrential rains pummelled eastern India, officials said Wednesday, with villagers fleeing to higher ground and vast swathes of two wildlife sanctuaries underwater

01/09/2021

Destinations

Where are the best spots for digital nomads in India? Here's our guide

With India back open for international travellers, why not head for a workation? Here's our guide to all the best destinations for digital nomads in India

25/08/2021

Earth News

India builds 25m high 'smog tower' to tackle air pollution crisis

New Delhi has some of the worst air pollution in the world and this huge tower of fans could help.

24/08/2021

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Afghan refugees in India's New Delhi demand rights outside UNHCR

Around 300 Afghan refugees in New Delhi shout slogans demanding human rights and resettlement by UN Agencies.

23/08/2021

India

Over 100 people die after monsoon rains hit parts of western India

Dozens died in floodwaters whilst 54 perished in four landslides in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts in western Maharashtra state.

24/07/2021

Tech News

India becomes the latest to look at launching a digital currency

The EU, the US, China, and Britain have announced plans to introduce digital currencies. India is the latest to join the growing list.

23/07/2021

India

India's COVID death toll 'could be 10 times the official count'

Researchers estimate the total number of excess deaths may be between 3 and 4.7 million since the start of the pandemic.

20/07/2021

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At least 23 killed in landslide, wall collapse in India monsoon rains

Indian rescuers search for victims after a tree feel amid heavy monsoon rains, demolishing a wall and burying nearby residents in the eastern suburb of Chembur in Mumbai

18/07/2021

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Candlelight vigil for Indian journalist killed in Afghanistan

Journalists in India held a candlelight vigil to honour Reuters' photojournalist Danish Siddiqui who was killed on assignment in Afghanistan on Friday

18/07/2021

India

India's COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000; experts say it's higher

Experts believe India's reported deaths and infections are massive undercounts. They say an untold number of people died during the April and May surge outside of hospitals and before they could be tested for the virus.

02/07/2021

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India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

28/06/2021

India

Building collapse kills 11 after monsoon flooding in Mumbai

Rescuers are continuing to search the debris to find any residents possibly still trapped.

10/06/2021

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Heavy monsoon rains cause havoc in India's financial hub Mumbai

Heavy monsoon rains lashed India's Mumbai, disrupting life in the country's financial capital. Many parts of the city were waterlogged and some train services cancelled as a result

09/06/2021

India

It's crucial world leaders break the monopoly on COVID vaccines | View

"While it's true that an intellectual property waiver alone won’t fix shortages, it will be a crucial first step in ramping up the dispensation of vaccines."

07/06/2021

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India submerges unclaimed ashes of 1,200 Covid dead.

Marked only by numbered stickers, dozens of clay pots containing the ashes of covid's dead lie unclaimed.

05/06/2021

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Crashing waves as cyclone hits eastern India

Heavy rain and a high tide lashed parts of India's eastern coast Wednesday, as a cyclone pushed ashore.

26/05/2021