Adil Khan, Special to Gulf News

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Among some tribes, women’s ‘price’ fixed by councils

First husbands break marriage and pass on wife to another man

An illustrative image of tribal women in India. The 'nata pratha' is prevalent in some tribal belts of the country. According to the custom, man has to pay money to have a modern day live-in relationship with a woman of his choice, after woman’s first husband breaks the marriage and passes on his wife to other man in return for money.

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Brutal ‘bear dance’ ritual in India comes to end

Bear shows were only source of livelihood for nomadic ‘kalandars’

Wildlife SOS brought down the curtain on the centuries-old practice in the country, and successfully rescued and rehabilitated sloth bears from the cruel industry and kept them in a bear rescue facility at Agra, which is world’s largest sloth bear rescue centre.

Illegal adoption of COVID-19 orphans on rise in India

Court asks states to take action against NGOs or individuals indulging in such adoptions

The court said no adoption of a child can be permitted without the involvement of the Central Adoption Resource Authority. The order came in a suo motu matter relating to the welfare of children in protection homes. Illustrative image.

Many hookah bars in India serving underage guests

Police: ‘We sealed various hookah bars in the past ... We will continue to do so’

Gulf News carried out investigation in different metros of India. And found that hookah bars, despite the raids, don’t mind serving hookah to underage guests. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Black marketing of Taj Mahal tickets on the rise

Rise in practice was seen when entry was limited to 5,000 visitors a day after lockdown

The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most famous monuments.

Why some foreigners like to fall sick in India

Some doctors issued fake medical certificates showing ‘patients’ suffering from diseases

Fake foreign patients are believed to be hand-in-glove with these doctors in the hope of making money. Sources said these foreigners visit chosen doctors and ask for treatment. They help doctors get insurance money from their country. The insurance companies are sent fake reports of medical tests and certificates, indicating some serious diseases requiring immediate treatment, including surgical operations.

How middlemen exploit farmers in India

Commission agents buy produce below Minimum Support Price set by government

Farmers shout slogans while blocking railway tracks during a protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following the recent passing of new farm bills in parliament, on the outskirts of Amritsar on September 28, 2020.

Dr Kafeel Khan: 'I was tortured during incarceration'

‘It was only after the court’s intervention that my family met me in jail’

Dr Kafeel Kha, who was released from Mathura jail after the Allahabad High Court ordered his immediate release, addresses a press conference on September 3, 2020.

COVID-19: Advance bookings at Delhi’s Muslim graveyards

Many Delhi graveyards are refusing burials for coronavirus-related deaths

Following the payment, a grave plot will be booked and a receipt issued for the same. When required, all one needs to do is present the receipt and the dead will be buried at the pre-booked spot.

Fear, anger as India arrests Muslim activists

At a time when the country is battling COVID-19, anti-CAA demonstrators are being hunted

Safoora Zargar at a protest rally. The pregnant Zargar has been charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Post Delhi polls, divisions grow in families over Modi

Sometimes, altercations between husbands, wives, brothers, sisters took serious turn

Narendra Modi addresses his BJP's campaign rally ahead of Delhi state elections in New Delhi on February 3.

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