Though officially abolished decades ago, the caste system still profoundly influences life in India. Those born into high castes enjoy greater privileges, while low-caste individuals, like the Doms, ...

MUZAFFARNAGAR, India (RNS) — Muslim shop owners are shutting their businesses along the Kanwar Yatra (pilgrimage) route rather than risk attacks. MUZAFFARNAGAR, India (RNS) — Vakeel Ahmad was stirring ...

Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, on ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Tens of thousands of ...