India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion still plays a central and definitive role in the life of most...
A third of our planet’s poor are Indians. Poverty is widespread, gruesome and desperate. With industrial and urban development income inequality is increasing and urban-rural divide is increasing. A...
Piles of rubbish and trash are a common sight on the roads in India. Spots like Hari Ki Pori in Haridwar that attract millions of pilgrims and tourists are open garbage dumps. The stench is not only highly...
Half of all children in India are underweight, nearly twice as much as those in Sub-Saharan Africa. Malnutrition and water borne disease are widely prevalent. HIV/AIDS epidemic is a growing threat. Cholera...
Switzerland's powerful and secretive bank UBS has agreed to turn over names and details of 4,450 American citizens that maintain secret bank accounts in UBS Switzerland to the US government (news here)...