When 13 million people tried to buy tickets for the band’s Mumbai shows, the ticketing site crashed. Many who came up short cried foul, both online and to the authorities.
Author: SAMEER YASIR
Dozens, Mostly Children, Drown During a Hindu Festival
At least 46 died in a ceremony that involves bathing in local rivers and streams in Bihar State, where recent rains had raised water levels.
Indian Kashmir to Hold Legislative Election for First Time in a Decade
Some measure of self-governance will be restored in the region, which was stripped of its semiautonomous status by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Landslides Hit Kerala in India, Killing More Than 100 People
Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated villages in the state of Kerala, where torrential rains have washed away terrain. The death toll was expected to rise.
Heavy Downpours and Flooding Kill Dozens Across South Asia
Climate change has created more intense monsoon seasons in the region, displacing millions and gutting buildings, bridges and villages.
India’s Cable News Predicted a Big Modi Win. How Did They Get It So Wrong?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slim election victory has forced India to reflect on how fawning coverage may have obscured a wave of opposition.
Stampede at Religious Event in India Kills More Than 100
The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.
Rahul Gandhi, Long on the Ropes, Looks Set for an Unexpected Comeback
The Indian National Congress and its leader registered a far stronger showing in India’s elections than many expected.
Early Election Results Suggest Turnaround for Indian National Congress
India’s beleaguered main opposition party was on track to surpass expectations and nearly double its share of parliamentary seats from 2019.
Leaflet by Leaflet, a Few Aging Activists Fight India’s Tide of Bigotry
As politicians stoke religious hatred online, these veterans of social causes deliver their messages in person: “Talk to each other. Don’t let anyone divide you.”