Abhishyant Kidangoor

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Adar Poonawalla Bets He Can Still Help End COVID-19

Adar Poonawalla is no stranger to gambles. He owes his multibillion-dollar empire to a series of big bets that paid off handsomely. Cyrus Poonawalla, his father, made his own fortune on horses—and then multiplied it...

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

How Afghan Startup Aseel Is Pivoting to Help Its Compatriots

Aseel used to find international buyers for Afghan art, enabling more than 400 artists to sell their handmade pottery, embroidery and jewelry to people around the world. Now it uses its platform to get food to the country's most desperate.

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Meet the 14-Year-Old Earthshot Finalist Who Invented a Solar Ironing Cart

Vinisha Umashankar is the youngest of 15 finalists for a £1 million award launched by Prince William

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Does ISIS-K Pose a Threat to the U.S.?

The attack raises questions about whether Islamist terrorist groups will yet again find safe haven in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Afghan Teacher on Protecting Girls Living Under Taliban Rule

'There are some things that you give up on and there are things that you just don't. Girls’ education right now is that red line'

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

The Best International Movies on Netflix

From 'Pan's Labyrinth' to 'Atlantics,' 'The Handmaiden' to 'Wadjda'

By Abhishyant Kidangoor , Kat Moon , Suyin Haynes , Ciara Nugent , Eliza Berman , Erica Solano , Judy Berman and Chris Grasinger

Why India's Vaccine Stumble Is a Bad Sign

India's experience shows that, while the first challenge is stocking up on vaccine supplies, convincing people to take them can be its own huge task.

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Is India Ready to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?

Kavita Arora and Ankita Khanna's petition has brought the topic of marriage equality into the open in India, where LGBTQ issues are still largely considered taboo

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

After 73 Years, a Refugee Revisits His Home

Hari Krishan Lal Anand fled his village in what is now Pakistan at age 16. Through virtual reality, he was able to go home one last time

By Billy Perrigo and VIDEO BY Abhishyant Kidangoor

Mysterious Illness Sickens 500 in India

The state’s health minister has ruled out viral infection, as well as air and water contamination

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Climate Summit Empowers Marginalized Activists

The Mock COP26 climate summit is giving a platform to marginalized voices as organizers work to diversify a movement that has focused on activists from developed nations like Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

India's Underpaid Army of Women Healthcare Workers

Accredited Social Health Activists are on the frontlines of India's COVID-19 fight, while protesting for better pay

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Modi Breaks Ground at Controversial Hindu Temple

The Ayodhya temple dispute played a significant role in helping the Modi's BJP rise to power

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

What's Happening Inside India During Coronavirus Lockdown

Jaya Kumari worked as a cook and cleaner for a couple in an affluent New Delhi neighborhood until two weeks ago. She lost her job when the family she worked for decided to leave the...

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Holi

Holi has come to symbolize the vivid, colorful joy of Indian festivals

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

Here's the History of U.S. Presidential Visits to India

The history of U.S. presidential visits tracks the ups and downs in the U.S.-India relationship

By Abhishyant Kidangoor

U.S. Citizens Film What It's Like in Wuhan During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Two U.S. citizens stay behind in Wuhan and document a city on lockdown.

By Anne Most , Charlie Campbell and Abhishyant Kidangoor

Wuhan Coronavirus Sparks Global Economic Fears

China is the world's second largest economy

By Amy Gunia and Abhishyant Kidangoor

William Dalrymple Talks to TIME About the British East India Company

The historian talks to TIME about his sweeping new saga of the British East India Company

By Abhishyant Kidangoor/ Hong Kong

The Face of a Faceless Protest: Meet Hong Kong's Ventus Lau

The street protests that have rocked Hong Kong are mostly leaderless. But Ventus Lau, 25, is rising from a sea of black-shirted anonymity.

By Hillary Leung / Hong Kong and Abhishyant Kidangoor / Hong Kong
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