India

Bnei Menashe Indian Jews celebrate Sukkot despite ethnic unrest

The Bnei Menashe Jewish community – which numbers roughly 5,000 total inside India – has become a victim of ethnic tensions in India's northern state of Manipur.

Why do most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot?

Unclarity around the status of etrogs grown in east Asia has led local communities to import the fruit from abroad.

By JORDYN HAIME/JTA
28/09/2023
archaeology

Why was an engraving of a modern bicycle found in an ancient temple?

Did early man predict the modern bicycle? Enigmatic engraving in ancient Indian temple leaves researchers confused.

By WALLA!
26/09/2023

Rare genetic phenomenon: Baby girl born with 26 fingers

A newborn in Bharatpur, India, surprises with seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, leaving her family convinced of a divine connection.

Canada accuses New Delhi of Indian-designated Sikh terrorist's murder

Canada said it was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June.

By REUTERS
19/09/2023

Over 1,100 in quarantine after six cases of Nipah virus reported in India

India's health minister said that the outbreak appears to be under control as no secondary wave of infection has occurred.

How a girl transformed from Mumbai slum into teen model, internet influencer

In March, a luxury Indian cosmetics brand Forest Essentials chose Maleesha as the face of its Yuvati campaign celebrating young Indian women.

By REUTERS
18/09/2023
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