AP Monthly Staff Photo Contest

Each month The Associated Press management honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

For India, Milk is more than a Drink; it’s a Gift from Gods

It is the world’s largest producer of milk and also the largest consumer. And for good reason. Because in India, milk is not just the morning glass you drink before you sprint out of the house. Its uses go far beyond the dietary and nutritional.

Ganesha Chaturthi Festival

Ganesha Chaturthi is a 10-day festival that celebrates the birth of Ganesha, the Hindu deity.