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Why the river is a sewer
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The Yamuna River is contaminated with sewage and garbage, making the water unsafe for drinking or even swimming. Solving the problem won't be easy.
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Learning for a new life
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Education is a necessity for moving up in India, and although there are many routes to learning, not all children have access to it.
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Women in labor: Higher wages lure moms to construction
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Many women have turned to unskilled construction jobs because they pay better. Ramwati works and lives at a construction site in Noida, India, with her three children.
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India’s party animal: Elephant rentals are family business
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A family in Delhi makes a living renting elephants for parties. Elephants are sacred in India because they represent Lord Ganesha, a Hindu deity.
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Delhi’s drug culture: Walking the line of what’s legal
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Drugs such as Bhang and hash have recently donned the new purpose of serving as a fashion statement for many young Indians in Delhi. But there are consequences.
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How to move 13 million people
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Cycle rickshaws, autorickshaws and the Delhi Metro line play a significant role in transporting the India capital's growing population.
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Extremely rich or incredibly poor: Shelter bridges the gap
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Two families show the extreme contrast between rich and poor in Old Delhi. While India's booming population has left millions homeless, Shelter Home Jama Masjid offers help.
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Wedding shops seeing unbridled growth
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The invitation shops lining the streets of Chowri Bazaar offer a variety of options for wedding invitations, from inexpensive one-sided cards to elaborate packages.
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Similar in culture, diverse in faith
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Story by Monica Maschak and Jake Corcoran
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Three women work for more say in politics
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Women have risen to lead India in the past decade, but they still do not get the same respect as men. Three women share their experiences.
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Strong roots: living with parents until marriage
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Adjoined and nuclear families have one thing in common: the children stay at home with mom and dad. Adjoined families are the larger and more traditional type of Indian family. Nuclear families are smaller and more suited for city life. Story by Maura Zurick and Jessica Schmidt
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Working at the margins
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Working in India is seen as a privilege to many who live there. Some work at the margins, such as those who set up street businesses.
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Poised for a fast break: Basketball's growth in India
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While cricket is king here, basketball is growing in popularity in India, in part thanks to televised NBA action from the U.S.
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Dateline Dehli
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The Taj Mahal in Agra, India was one of the stops on our International Storytelling trip. Read more about the trip from Professor Mitch McKenney.
