For Prateek Sadhu, gathering native ingredients in the conflict zone where he grew up is the only way of asserting Kashmir’s tenuous place in the world.
Tag: Mumbai (India)
Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood’s Most Beloved Voice, Dies at 92
Ms. Mangeshkar, a revered figure in India, recorded songs for countless films — not appearing onscreen herself, but providing characters’ singing voices.
India’s Rising Omicron Wave Brings a Grim Sense of Déjà Vu
Just months after Delta fueled hospital failures and funeral pyres, India’s leaders again offer a mixed message: Their political rallies are packed even as they order curfews and work closures.
How a 55-Year-Old California Teacher Became a Bollywood Actor
Richard Klein left behind his life as a Hebrew day school teacher in California and became an actor in Mumbai, often playing a “mean British officer.”
Why India’s Parsi Population Is Shrinking Dramatically
Parsis have supported many of the country’s institutions and nurtured business and the arts. But their numbers have dwindled at an alarming pace.
Why Are India and the U.S. Sparring Over a $110 Million Mumbai Mansion?
For years, the Indian government has blocked the sale of a former U.S. consulate to a family of vaccine tycoons, but it’s not clear why. The Americans are getting annoyed.
Fake Vaccines May Have Been Given to Thousands in India, Police Say
Fourteen people have been charged with conspiracy and forgery, the latest example of fraud undermining India’s pandemic response.
In India, Second Wave of Covid-19 Prompts a New Exodus
Low-paid workers are starting to flee the cities en masse, just like a year ago. Their hometowns, often in far-flung places, may once again be ill prepared to test arrivals and treat the sick.
Covid-19 Is Surging in India, but Vaccinations Are Slow
An outbreak around Mumbai has led to a campaign for more inoculations. That could affect supplies around the world.