Inside the Ecologically Damaging Practice of Illegal Sand Mining
As real estate building increases across the world, so too does the illegal extract of sand, which results in serious environmental impacts.
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Will India Start Providing Public-Health Services for Refugees?
The country is not obligated to provide basic health assistance to refugees, but public opinion is turning against the status quo.
The Week in Photos: An Eruption in Manila and Parades in New Delhi
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: The Magh Mela Festival in India
An Indian sadhu performs evening prayer at Sangam during the Magh Mela festival in Allahabad on January 9th, 2018.
After a Historic General Election, Nepal Has Chosen a Communist Coalition
Last month, the former Hindu monarchy overwhelmingly voted for a communist prime minister who promises economic growth and political stability. How did they get to this point?
Running a Half-Marathon in One of the World’s Most Polluted Cities
In New Delhi, a group of runners used an assortment of gear to run a race through an air quality crisis that blanketed the city in smog.
Can a Credit Card-Sized Monitor Help India Battle Its Heart Disease Epidemic?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in India. Neha Rastogi's portable electrocardiogram wants to end that.
Viewfinder: Heavy Smog Blankets New Delhi
Indian visitors walk through the courtyard of the Jama Masjid mosque amid heavy smog in the old quarters of New Delhi on November 8th, 2017.
Viewfinder: Diwali Celebrations in India
Indian Sikh devotees light candles to mark Bandi Chhor Divas, or Diwali, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on October 19th, 2017.