Tag: India
12 photos show the extreme drought wrecking havoc in Chennai, India, where one of the biggest cities is almost out of water
Chennai, India, is suffering from acute water shortage after an extreme drought. Here are 12 photos showing how bad it is.
This popular tourist destination in India is experiencing a massive water shortage
Four main reservoirs in the city of Chennai have run completely dry, according to the BBC, forcing residents to line up for government supplied water.
A magician drowned after being tied up with ropes and chains and dropped into a river in a Houdini-inspired trick
Chanchal Lahiri, 42, was found dead on the banks of a Kolkata river on Monday. His limbs were still wrapped in steel chains.
An Indian 2-year-old trapped in an disused well died after rescuers took more than 4 days to get to him
Fatehveer Singh was flown to a hospital, but doctors found him dead on arrival. Villagers broke out in protests over delays in his rescue mission.
‘She should stick to running’: Champion Indian sprinter was disowned by her village after coming out as gay
Dutee Chand announced she was in a relationship with a woman last month, becoming India's first openly gay athlete. Her family has condemned it.
Morgan Stanley: America could go into recession before next spring if the US-China trade war escalates
If Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing retaliates, there may be a US recession within nine months, says Morgan Stanley.
A photo of the 2019 Miss India pageant is sparking outrage because the finalists all appear to have fair skin
Many people accused the pageant organization of being racist for failing to include a more diverse group of women.
11 mind-blowing facts that show just how over-the-top the world’s most luxurious hotel, a $1 billion hotel on a man-made island in Dubai, really...
Consistently ranked as the most luxurious hotel in the world, the $1 billion Burj Al Arab spares no expense when it comes to amenities.
9 photos show the destruction from Cyclone Fani, the massive storm that hit India with torrential rain and winds — and is headed for Bangladesh ...
Cyclone Fani struck India's coast at the equivalent of a Category 5 and with winds of more than 120 miles per hour, creating a path of destruction.
Everything you need to know about Cyclone Fani, the storm that just made landfall on the eastern coast of India with millions of people in its path
India is bracing for the near record-breaking Cyclone Fani, which has just made landfall in Odisha at nearly 100 miles per hour.