VERDA SUBZWARI

Fossils of fish, snails, tadpoles and fern leaves are seen among the collection of Aditya Vij, an Indian anthropologist and an avid collector of artifacts, at his house in New Delhi, India, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
India’s self-proclaimed ‘history hunter’ is on a drive to salvage the past for future generations
Indian anthropologist Aditya Vij is an avid collector of artifacts from bygone eras and has dedicated his life to antiquities — from cameras to rusty typewriters to vintage radio sets.
 
Fishermen row their boat amidst morning smog in the river Yamuna as toxic foam floats in the river ahead of Diwali festival in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India’s capital ahead of Diwali
As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution.
 
FILE - A student holds a placard as she chants slogans during a protest inside the American University of Beirut to show support for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A single image, not even an authentic photograph, is the focus of a singular campaign on Instagram that has caught the attention of the algorithm and captured the imaginations of users across national borders — a show of support for the Palestinian movement as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its eighth month. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein, File)
One image, seen by millions: A social media effort to draw attention to Rafah surges
A single image, not even an authentic photograph, is the focus of a singular campaign on Instagram. It has caught the attention of the algorithm and captured the imaginations of users across national borders, and it’s a show of support for the Palestinian movement as the war between Israel and Hamas
 
Heart-shaped flower petal of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? Consider houseplants. Florists say those that are heart-shaped, look cheerful or have staying power are especially good at conveying Valentine's Day love. (AP Photo/Verda Subzwari)
Which houseplants make great Valentine’s gifts? Let’s start with heart-shaped ones
Looking for a last-minute gift for Valentine’s Day? One that’s sustainable, beautiful and meaningful? Consider a houseplant. They last longer than cut flowers.