Vijay Pandey

Crime

Thousands of ‘Dead’ Men Are Fighting to be Declared Alive

In India, a growing community of the “living dead” is exposing weak land laws and a trail of land grabs.
Pallavi Pundir
2.17.23
Environment

‘It’s the Apocalypse’: Thousands Flee As This Holy Himalayan Town Sinks Into the Ground

Despite warnings, construction in this popular mountain town, to accommodate Hindu pilgrims, ski tourists, and hydropower plants, has been relentless.
Pallavi Pundir
1.18.23
circus

Behind the Scenes at the Asiad Circus

We peeked into the tents of clowns, trapeze artists, and African acrobats to find out what goes on when the big-top comes down.
Naman Mukesh Chaudhary
7.17.18
Gender & Sexuality

'I Know I'd Win a Trans-Male Face-off, but I Want to Compete Against Other Men.'

Aryan Pasha always knew he was a boy, but it took some people a little longer to acknowledge it. Now, the bodybuilder plans to open a gym franchise.
Yashraj Sharma
7.11.18
Gender & Sexuality

How Macho Is Too Macho for Indian Trans Men

What does masculinity mean for non-binary genders in our country?
Maroosha Muzaffar
6.26.18
yoga

I Attended a Vibrational Yoga Session on International Yoga Day

I expected good vibrations, but it was just a whole lotta Om.
Maroosha Muzaffar
6.21.18
Sports

Moving the Goalposts

In the grips of World Cup fever, the kids of My Angels Academy talk about what football means to them.
Vijay Pandey
6.21.18
Sports

Moving the Goalposts

In the grips of World Cup fever, the kids of My Angels Academy talk about what football means to them.
Vijay Pandey
6.21.18
Trump

Happy Birthday Mr. President, From the Hindu Sena

Cake, a guitar, a baby in a suit, and a group of hijras were among the highlights of Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations in India.
Anup Tripathi
6.14.18
Photos

Trickle Down Economics: The Face of Delhi’s Water Scarcity

A dying river and a legal dispute between two states have left the residents of Delhi water-strapped for years.
Vijay Pandey
6.5.18
Cockfighting

Come to Bastar for the Weekly Markets, Stay for the Cockfights

As controversial as the sport may be, it remains a cultural staple of the region.
Vijay Pandey
5.29.18
Delhi

Is the NDMC Really Dismantling the Steel ‘Sprouts’ at AIIMS?

Considered a corporate-sponsored eyesore by many when they first popped up, the Sprouts have become firmly rooted in Delhi’s landscape.
Maroosha Muzaffar
5.23.18
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