An Indian doctor working in 600 B.C. might have been the world’s first plastic surgeon, according to a new exhibition that challenges Western domination of the history of science and technology. The Science and Technology…
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Travel: Exploring Paris on a tuk-tuk
The humble tuk-tuk, a fixture in Asian cities from Bangkok to Bangalore, is rapidly becoming a common sight in the touristy parts of Paris — and the bane of traffic police. The three-wheeled auto rickshaws,…
Discover: Snake festival charms villagers in East India
Hundreds of people queued in a remote village in eastern India over the weekend to receive blessings from metres-long and potentially deadly snakes, thought to bring them good luck. Snake charmers clapped and beat colourful…
Spoon in underwear saving youths from forced marriage
As Britain puts airport staff on alert to spot potential victims of forced marriage, one campaigning group says the trick of putting a spoon in their underwear has saved some youngsters from a forced union…
India’s Africans keep ancient customs alive
The tiny Sidi community, descendants of ninth century African migrants, have lived quietly along India’s west coast for hundreds of years while never losing touch with their ancient traditions. “A Certain Grace”, a new book…
Indian women use smartphones to ‘pin the creeps’
With virtual bodyguards, panic buttons and maps to pinpoint harassment blackspots, women in urban India are using their smartphones for protection after a notorious gang-rape in New Delhi. Interest in safety apps and websites has…
Wombs for rent: Indian surrogate mothers tell their tales
As baby Lili celebrates her first birthday in Australia, far away in India her surrogate mother recalls the day the child was born — and on whom she never laid eyes. “I averted my gaze,”…
Bangladesh urged to ban rape victim ‘finger test’
Bangladeshi experts and activists Monday urged the government to ban a “demeaning” physical examination of rape victims, saying the procedure is of no benefit in proving whether an assault has taken place. The country’s British…
India’s women commuters face daily sexual harassment
On a wintry evening in Delhi, beautician Geeta Misarvan leaves work, steeling herself for a long wait until a bus arrives, and with it the dreaded prospect of being groped by strangers during the ride…
Naomi Campbell hosts huge party for boyfriend in India
A star-studded guestlist including Kate Moss and Bob Geldof gathered in India Wednesday for a lavish 50th birthday party arranged by supermodel Naomi Campbell for her Russian billionaire boyfriend. Campbell has organised extravagant celebrations for…