The future of the roughly 300,000 power looms still operating in Bhiwandi is uncertain. Ishtaq Ahmad Ansari, 54, who used to own 110 power looms, had to shut his business down four years ago and ...

But Shama, 40, has dropped her chores and is running frantically through the grimy lanes of Gaibi Nagar, Bhiwandi. She is ...

BHIWANDI, India (AP) — Abdul Sattar stands in a dimly lit aisle surrounded by dozens of electric-powered looms that make a rhythmic din several decibels above what is considered healthy for a ...