Michael May
Preserving India’s Hampi Ruins
The Indian government recently took a drastic step to protect the ancient ruins in Hampi by bulldozing homes and businesses of people near the site.
Working in India’s Textile Mills and the Sumangali Scheme
Indian textile mills increasingly rely on young women and girls for labor. Many of the young female workers sign contracts known as the Sumangali scheme. The mills withhold part of their paychecks and then give them a lump sum for a dowry four years later. But if the workers leave before the four years are up, they lose all of the money.
Death of a Bangalore Law Student
Reporter Michael May follows the trail of the mysterious death of a law student in Bangalore, India. Local newspapers reported the young woman’s death as an honor killing.
Bangalore Metal Band Eccentric Pendulum
Eccentric Pendulum makes its own form of progressive metal, full of tricky time signatures and driving modal riffs.
Syrian Americans and the Syrian YouTube Revolution
The United States is home to tens of thousands of people of Syrian heritage. Some are transfixed by the uprising back home. Reporter Michael May profiles one Syrian American writer who’s been glued to YouTube videos from home.
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