News and Reportage
Around 20 officials from Indian’s election commission brought voting machines to the island of Ajad Tapu, off the coast of Gujarat. The journey involved a boat ride, a trek and a long car trip.
On polling day, 29 of the 44 registered voters turned up to cast their ballots. Hundreds of millions of votes have now been cast as the election enters its sixth round.
Mohammad Sanaullah served in the Indian army for 30 years, and he retired a decorated officer. But he spent 11 days in jail because he was declared a "foreigner" under a controversial new law.
The death of a young woman who was raped by several men in New Delhi in December has shattered the dreams of her father.
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. At the center of it is the sadhu, a holy man who is smeared in ashes and sometimes naked.
On June 17, the municipal corporation of Dharamshala, assisted by the local police and administration, forcefully evicted around 1,500 inhabitants living in the “slum” area of Charan Khad.
The Shah Waliullah Library is tucked away in the bylanes of old Delhi. The tiny space also plays host to poetry readings and lively discussions on art, culture and politics.
Indian traffic policeman Vikas Singh could not afford music lessons so he decided to start imitating instruments instead.
