The most devastating impact of a deadly heat wave that has wracked India for more than two months is felt by people who work outdoors in its vast cities. From New Delhi, Anjana Pasricha reports on the hardship such extreme climate events are having on vulnerable populations.
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has left its mark on thousands of Afghans in the Indian capital who over the past two decades set up businesses to cater to Afghans who used to visit India. Now as the flow of visitors from Afghanistan dries up, their livelihoods have been hit hard. For VOA, Anjana Pasricha has a report from New Delhi.
Two years ago, India imposed the world’s strictest lockdown prompting an exodus of millions of migrant workers to villages. Now as the pandemic wanes, many have returned to its mega cities to resume their small businesses. For VOA, Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi.
In an effort to alleviate the environmental degradation in Mumbai caused by urbanization, a nonprofit group is spearheading a project to grow 'food forests' in the city. These forests consist of hundreds of trees and edible plants grown on small strips of land. Anjana Pasricha reports from Mumbai.