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Hindus take holy dip in toxic foam-topped river

Hundreds of Hindus worshipped in the heavily polluted Yamuna river on Wednesday to celebrate the ancient festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi.

10 November 2021

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Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

9 November 2021

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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

7 November 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.

4 November 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.

4 November 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.

3 November 2021

Climate

Don't blame the climate crisis on India and China, campaigners urge

The UK’s historic emissions per capita are 20 times higher than India’s, campaigners point out after Modi's 2070 net zero pledge.

2 November 2021

World News

France, India agree to boost Indo-Pacific ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to boost ties in the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit.

30 October 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 October 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 October 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.

7 October 2021

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Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive

Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive

1 October 2021

World News

Wary of China, leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the US meet

Concern is growing about China's behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, in particular its repeated flying of warplanes close to Taiwan.

25 September 2021

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Greta Thunberg addresses Berlin Fridays for Future protest

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg addresses the crowd in Berlin at the Fridays for Future protest. Tens of thousands of climate activists have begun descending on German cities to crank up the pressure on candidates competing to succeed Angela Merkel.

24 September 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 September 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

1 September 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 August 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 August 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 August 2021

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Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by strong floods

A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression.

7 August 2021