Live-in relationships are the norm in Garasia community where women retain a high status in western state of Rajasthan.
![The arrangement called dapa shows a low incidence of rape and dowry deaths [Shahnawaz Akhtar/ Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/201461713545012734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Live-in relationships are the norm in Garasia community where women retain a high status in western state of Rajasthan.
![The arrangement called dapa shows a low incidence of rape and dowry deaths [Shahnawaz Akhtar/ Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/201461713545012734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Twelve-year-old, attacked four months before 2012 New Delhi rape case, is evicted from haven in capital as trial begins.
![Despite tougher laws to punish rapists, poor victims continue to face prejudice [Shahnawaz Akhtar/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/201452795729539734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Efforts to combat practice of female foeticide yields positive and eco-friendly results in state of Rajasthan.
![Celebrating the birth of girls by planting trees began by visionary village heads [Shahnawaz Akhtar/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/201451572834372734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal tells Al Jazeera that BJP leader Narendra Modi will hurt country’s international image.
![AAP's Arvind Kejriwal faces BJP leader Narendra Modi in the temple city of Varanasi in the last stage of polls [EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014511162029858734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Braving the scorching heat, foreign tourists are visiting the world’s largest democracy to get a taste of its election.
![Voting in India's fourth phase of elections will take place on April 12 [Shahnawaz Akhtar/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/201441191426480734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Odd shrines abound where motorcycles and “English Language” are worshipped and toy aeroplanes are given as offerings.
![The English Devi temple is meant to encourage people to learn the language [Supplied/Chandra Bhan Prasad]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/201426123650427580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Bereft of media attention, minor girl fights lonely battle and awaits 20th surgery after being gang-raped 16 months ago.
![Charges of rape have been brought against only two men, though the girl said she was raped by six [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013121616593869734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Rajen Choudhary of Rajasthan is known as the “Friend of the Unborn” for raiding clinics carrying out illegal abortions.
![Choudhary faces constant threats as he campaigns against foeticide [Shahnawaz Akhtar/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131111144037672734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
From actors to sportsmen and even ex-generals, political parties are roping in the famous to shore up their fortunes.
![Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at a BJP function [Shahnawaz Akhtar/ Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131014145516419734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)