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Indian artist Indu Antony was mesmerised when she first saw 78-year-old Cecilia and has put her at the heart of a project that interrogates women’s safety in public spaces and celebrates friendship
Indu Antony
The youngest of Ravi Shankar’s sitar disciples was broken by grief – then his instrument saved him. He’s now on a mission to improve mental health with his peaceful artistry
Ammar Kalia
Canadian government accuses the Lawrence Bishnoi gang of being involved in murder of prominent Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver
Leyland Cecco in Toronto
Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician
Jennifer Rankin and agencies
As deadly heatwaves become more frequent, demand for life-saving cooling is further straining India’s generation capacity
Nina Lakhani Climate justice reporter
Sonam Wangchuk, who has been agitating against the government, was on his way to speak at a press briefing
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
Neeraj Ghaywan’s film benefits from excellent lead performances, strong cinematography and an apparent mentorship from Martin Scorsese
Leslie Felperin
India has been one of the largest beneficiaries of H-1B visas, accounting for 71% of approved visas in 2024
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
The historian on being stunned silent by Mick Jagger, his favourite sandwich filling and the seventh century Indian king he wants to have dinner with
Sian Cain
Held since 2020, India’s most prominent political prisoner has become a symbol of repression under the Modi regime
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
Silencing of Jimmy Kimmel sets US on course similar to that charted by authoritarian regimes from Egypt to India
Oliver Holmes
Indian players refuse to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts after Asia Cup match, in sign that traditional onfield camaraderie is eroding
Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
EU’s top diplomat concerned after India joins Russian military exercises ‘that are an existential threat to us’
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Jakub Krupa
At least 17 dead as torrential downpours trigger landslides, while heavy rain lashes India, Pakistan and Australia
Matt Andrews for the MetDesk
Allies indulged the US president on the basis they wouldn’t be bombed or suffer economic damage. So much for that idea, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Nesrine Malik
In the remote state of Meghalaya, foraged foods are helping to diversify state-provided menus – and tackle chronic malnutrition
Tora Agarwala in East Khasi hills, Meghalaya
Gurpreet Singh Johal wants to know if stops are linked to his efforts to find out whether UK intelligence played a role in sibling’s arrest
Patrick Wintour
A vast migrant labour force is helping India meet its ambitious renewable energy goals, drawn by promises of good wages and perks. But many say they are forced to ‘escape’ without pay
Anuradha Nagaraj in Khavda, Gujarat
Optimists cling to a faith in the old alliance, but the best we can achieve is an amicable divorce, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Nathalie Tocci
In effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin allies and trade partners
Mark Sweney in London and Dominic Rushe in New York
The New York mayoral candidate, who was born in Uganda, has faced backlash in the US over his complex identity – but here in Kampala, Ugandans of Indian descent are unquestioningly considered African
Aina J Khan in Kampala, Uganda
People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan
Cauvery Madhavan
As the US president’s state visit looms, he’s leaving a trail of broken promises across the globe. Britain can’t afford to look like a lackey state, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
Simon Tisdall
New Delhi spent decades cosying up to the US. The truth is, Washington doesn’t have allies outside the west – it has clients, says historian Mukul Kesavan
Mukul Kesavan