Anjana Pasricha

Centuries-Old Tradition of Mud Houses Makes Comeback in India's Himachal Pradesh State

In India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh, an ancient tradition of building homes with mud and other local materials is undergoing a revival. As Anjana Pasricha reports, it is seen as an answer to modern day challenges such as climate change. Video: Rakesh Kumar

Centuries-Old Tradition of Mud Houses Makes Comeback in India's Himachal Pradesh State

Built with local material from the hillsides, these houses help address modern day challenges such as climate change

India Gets First President from Tribal Community

Droupadi Murmu's elevation is seen as aspirational message to tribal groups and could boost support for BJP among disadvantaged ethnic communities

Troops Raid Protest Camp in Sri Lanka

Demonstrators had feared a crackdown after Wickremesinghe imposed an emergency earlier this week

Wickremesinghe Becomes Sri Lanka’s President, Protesters Disappointed

Protesters say his election will not change the political culture, which led the country into dire economic straits

In Sri Lanka, Two Main Candidates in Fray for Key Presidential Contest

Sri Lanka Imposes Emergency Ahead of Key Vote for President

Election will be key for a country where political analysts say restoring stability is crucial to repair broken economy

Armed Soldiers Surround Sri Lanka’s Parliament as Lawmakers Choose New Leader

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as president Friday, after President Rajapaksa stepped down amid the country’s economic crisis

Sri Lanka to Get New President Next Week, Protesters Celebrate Rajapaksa's Exit

Country now faces tough task of transitioning to new administration and repairing broken economy

Sri Lanka President Resigns, Protesters Leave Official Buildings

The political instability in the South Asian country will delay efforts to address its the economic crisis, observers say

Protests Rage in Colombo as President Flees Sri Lanka 

Protesters storm prime minister’s office in Colombo hours after embattled president fled the country, forced out by popular uprising that has targeted top leadership over country’s dire economic crisis

Sri Lankan President Confirms Decision to Quit After Months of Protests

Calm has returned to Colombo, but hundreds of demonstrators continue to stream into Gotabaya Rajapaksa's mansion and office

Sri Lankan Opposition Meets to Form New Government

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family blamed for policies that have virtually bankrupted the island nation

Sri Lankan Protesters Vow to Continue 'Occupation' of President's, PM's Residences

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family blamed for policies that have virtually bankrupted the island nation  

Thousands Swarm Sri Lanka’s Presidential Residence, Leaders Agree to Step Down

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family blamed for policies that have virtually bankrupted the island nation

India Returns to Afghanistan with Small Diplomatic Presence

Engagement with the Taliban likely to be cautious as India assesses the group’s attitude, analysts say

Twitter Challenges India’s Orders to Remove Content   

Internet freedom in India weakened for a fourth straight year, according to a 2021 Freedom House report 

India's Top Court Says Former BJP Spokesperson's Prophet Comment Set 'Country on Fire'

Political analysts say comments by former BJP spokesperson about the Prophet were part of larger climate of hate being promoted by ruling party

Shifting Monsoon Patterns Worsen South Asia’s Flood Menace

Experts say extreme weather events due to climate change becoming the norm rather than the exception

India Sends Humanitarian Assistance and Technical Team to Kabul

India has been wanting to rebuild some ties with the country where its arch-enemy, Pakistan, wields considerable influence