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Nimisha Jaiswal

Nimisha Jaiswal is a reporter based in India.

Recent Stories

In a fragile ecosystem, people converge to run at 11,000 feet

September 25, 2017

This month, the city of Leh, Ladakh’s capital, greeted a unique set of visitors — runners. Thousands flocked to participate in the Ladakh Marathon.

Gay rights activists find new hope as India recognizes the right to privacy

September 20, 2017

Indian gay rights advocates are celebrating after the country's high court recognized a fundamental right to privacy.

If you’re single, a lawyer or Muslim, Delhi’s apartments aren’t for you

September 12, 2017

In India, Delhi, has a problem with housing. There’s not enough of it, and what there is often won’t be rented to people from certain backgrounds.

India's battle with TB continues to take lives. And treatment is still hard to manage.

August 25, 2017

India has more cases of tuberculosis than anywhere else in the world. And despite government efforts to halt the spread of the disease, there were more than 2 million cases in 2015. While progress is being made, it's slow and uneven.

Indian court rules that men need protection from women making unsubstantiated domestic harassment claims

August 15, 2017

Updated

08/16/2017 - 9:00am

Women’s rights groups are furious at what they see as a regressive judgment that prioritizes keeping children in families over the rights of the woman.

India is asking why its festival of colors is an excuse for groping

March 24, 2017

Holi celebrates color and spring, but the holiday has a dark side.

After Kansas, Indians fear for the safety of their loved ones in Trump's America

March 03, 2017

Srinivas Kuchibhotla’s killing in Kansas was major news in India.

With a deaf community of millions, hearing India is only just beginning to sign

January 04, 2017

Updated

01/05/2017 - 1:30pm

These Indians are pushing for sign language to be officially recognized.

Global Politics

In India, Trump’s victory draws exhilaration and fear

November 09, 2016

Some Hindu nationalists in India had a heads-up that Donald Trump was going to take the presidency.

Behind Delhi’s thick cloud of smoke? A lot of denial.

November 07, 2016

As the Indian city chokes on toxic air, authorities frantically pass the buck about who's to blame.

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