Stories about India from November, 2015
The Indian Sub-Continent’s Domestic Workers Deserve Much More Than This
Poor pay, lacking legal protections, abuse. That is the abysmal treatment that domestic workers often receive. But change is slowly but surely taking root, one house at a time.
Social Media Movements Encourage Indian Women to Wear Their Saree Proudly
From #100SareePact to #SareeNotSorry, Indian women are celebrating the traditional garment online.
A New Hashtag Battles the Hatred Between India and Pakistan With Love
"Let peace be spread everywhere...Long Live Peace...Long live peace lover of both countries...."
Music Was the Path to Financial Independence for This Indian Woman
Tritha Sinah fronts the band Tritha Electric. Growing up in Kolkata she says music was her way to financial independence and liberation.
The Sorry State of Indian Railways
"Life in India doesn't stop for a train journey, it invades it. The train is a meeting place, a marketplace, a hotel and a restaurant."