The snake charmer. The yarn threader. The broommaker. Traditional jobs in India can be as varied and distinctive as the country’s bright colors and rich flavors. That occupational diversity is ...

The son of a snake charmer, Aina had his first encounter with snakes at the age of 2, when his father accidently left his basket open. “My father was asleep when I noticed a King Cobra sneaking out.

Unnerved by the sound, the family quickly contacts a snake charmer, knowing the risk such creatures can pose, especially if ...