Kalpana Solankar, 46, a farm worker from Arjunwad village, carries a heavy load of fodder on her head. (Sanket Jain) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive ...

RATNAGIRI, India (AP) — Hundreds of spectators shout and gesture as lively music blares from loudspeakers. A commentator’s breathless voice resonates over the din trying to keep up with a racing team ...

Heat waves are pushing agricultural workers across a wide swath of India to the edge of survival. Kalpana Solankar, 46, a farm worker from Arjunwad village, carries a heavy load of fodder on her head.

The event, held during the rainy season, tests drivers' skills as they control their oxen through a challenging course.