Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important festivals in the country. People pray, enjoy festive meals and light fireworks; sweets are...
Tradition
Amsterdam, Berlin (16/11 – 10) Diwali, a.k.a. Deepavali, is a Hindu religious celebration as well as a traditional festival, celebrated across India...
As education and job opportunities for men in India have improved over the decades, the prevalence of dowry has increased, a new study has found. Paying and...
“Everyone now knows me by my name,” said Usha Devi, sitting in her modest home in Bihar, one of India’s poorest states. “Identity is...
