Maharashtra

A woman politician gives a thumbs up on back of truck

Women are becoming 'electable' candidates in India — even when they don't win

Historically shut out of Indian politics, women are now busting societal prejudices and gaining political power. 

Women are becoming 'electable' candidates in India — even when they don't win
Marco and Reshma

This is the face of a new beauty campaign in India. To end the sale of acid.

This is the face of a new beauty campaign in India. To end the sale of acid.
Varsha Deshpande

How come there are no girls? Pregnant women in India want to know.

How come there are no girls? Pregnant women in India want to know.

For People and Leopards Outside Mumbai, it's Largely Live and Let Live

For People and Leopards Outside Mumbai, it's Largely Live and Let Live

For People and Leopards Outside Mumbai, it's Largely Live and Let Live

For People and Leopards Outside Mumbai, it's Largely Live and Let Live

Cancer's New Battleground: In India, a simple test of vinegar makes all the difference

Thousands of women die of cervical cancer each year in the developing world. In large part, it's because they don't have access to tests like the Pap smear. But a new test, one that merely involves conventional vinegar, is changing everything.

Cancer's New Battleground: In India, a simple test of vinegar makes all the difference
A medical team at Tata Memorial Hospital.

Part III: An Ounce of Prevention

Cervical cancer is far more common in the developing world than in the US. One reason: women in the US receive routine screening that catches it in its earliest stages. A low-cost test being rolled out in India could save tens of thousands of lives.

Part III: An Ounce of Prevention
The World

'Angry Brides' Game Targets India's Dowry Problem

We are looking for a city in India where the creators of a matrimony site have designed a game to raise awareness about the problem of dowry in India.

'Angry Brides' Game Targets India's Dowry Problem
The World

Raising the Drinking Age in India

The Geo Quiz is looking for a city in India where the drinking age just went up to 25.

Raising the Drinking Age in India

Typewriters from India

We're looking for a city in India for the Geo Quiz. It's located in the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is there, too, and until recently, a company was making manual typewriters at a factory there...

Typewriters from India
The World

Geo answer

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the Indian state of Maharashtra, home to India's movie industry known as Bollywood. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Harshita Kohli, an entertainment reporter.

Geo answer
The World

Geo answer

Today's answer is the Indian city of Mumbai, where residents are gearing up for national elections. We hear what's on the mind of some Indians as they prepare to vote.

Geo answer