Nimisha Jaiswal

Nimisha Jaiswal is a reporter based in India.

Nimisha Jaiswal is a reporter based in India.

Shabbir Hussain reaches the finish line of the Khardung La Ultra Marathon, coming in first with a time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.

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

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

In a fragile ecosystem, people converge to run at 11,000 feet
India's Supreme Court

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

Gay rights activists find new hope as India recognizes the right to privacy
A general view of the residential apartments is pictured at Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi

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

If you’re single, a lawyer or Muslim, Delhi’s apartments aren’t for you
A security woman stands guard outside the Group of TB Hospitals in Mumbai, India

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

India's battle with TB continues to take lives. And treatment is still hard to manage.
A television journalist sets up his camera inside the premises of the Supreme Court

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With a deaf community of millions, hearing India is only just beginning to sign
Hindu Sena for Trump

In India, Trump’s victory draws exhilaration and fear

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

In India, Trump’s victory draws exhilaration and fear
a man crosses a road in New Delhi, India

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

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

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

Another uneasy peace in Kashmir? Locals say it's meaningless.

Kashmiris want a real solution from the leaders who negotiate their fates — one that will last.

Another uneasy peace in Kashmir? Locals say it's meaningless.
Muslim women India marriage divorce

Muslim women in India are in a Supreme Court fight for equal divorce rights

In an unprecedented move on Friday, India's central government filed a Supreme Court affidavit questioning the validity of a practice that allows Muslim men to divorce their wives instantaneously.

Muslim women in India are in a Supreme Court fight for equal divorce rights
Mumbai meat shop beef ban

Only one in five Indians is really vegetarian

Vegetarianism is a norm in India, but most in the country do, in fact, eat meat.

Only one in five Indians is really vegetarian
Hindu Sena birthday party Donald Trump

Birthday boy: Why Donald Trump has a fan following in India

Islamophobes oceans away are rallying behind the GOP front-runner.

Birthday boy: Why Donald Trump has a fan following in India
India roads

Drivers who kill people in India have little to worry about

In 79 percent of India's road accidents in 2014, the driver was found to be at fault. But that doesn’t mean they were punished for the crime.

Drivers who kill people in India have little to worry about