Karnataka
Inside the Struggles of an African-Origin Community Living in India’s Forests to Keep Its Homes
“Maybe the worry is that one day, we’ll be as popular and powerful as Obama if we are given our rights to a piece of land.”
'Ban Alcohol or We Won't Vote': Rural Women in South India Warn Political Leaders
Reeling from the consequences of rampant alcoholism among men in rural areas, many women in the south Indian state of Karnataka are protesting using their vote.
What I Learnt From Binge-watching the Karnataka Elections on Twitter
A political thriller turns courtroom drama.
The Rise of India’s Coffee Revolution
India has been growing coffee for centuries, but Indians themselves have almost always preferred a cup of chai instead. That is, until now.
Record High Temperatures Have Already Killed Over 100 People in India
The hot spell comes less than a year after at least 2,500 Indians died during one of the world's worst heat waves on record.
An Annual Fair in Karnataka Transforms a Humble Bean Into Dozens of Delicious Snacks
The 18-day Avarekai Mela is the only Indian fair of its kind to celebrate the hyacinth bean, which is turned into more than 70 delicacies that are sold in stalls in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Three Years After India’s Horrific Bus Gang Rape, Politicians Are Still Saying Terrible Things About Women
While there has been some progress on India's rape culture, it's hard to see in the rhetoric of many male (and some female) politicians.