Brides are decorated in intricate patterns called "mehndi" the night before their wedding by the women in their family.

While Americans wear jewelry mostly to make fashion statements, Indian women adorn themselves to reveal deeper truths about their culture and family relationships, a religion professor said at Emory University’s annual India Summit. India…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...