More than 1,000 families in Bangalore’s Ejipura slum have been displaced since demolition for a mall began. Credit: Julie McGuire This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...

BENGALURU: As monsoon clouds gather over Bengaluru, thousands of slum dwellers in the city live in fear of flooding. Many residents, especially those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas like ...

It’s a little after sundown, and Arun Kumar is hawking his wares in the neighborhood for the first time. He’s selling a light, just a small half-circle tied to a three-inch-wide solar panel. An older ...