Funeral pyres should not be the symbol of India’s Covid crisis

As far as many viewers in the West are concerned, India’s pandemic crisis is encapsulated by one enduring image: flaming funeral pyres. On an almost-daily basis this disheartening tableau can be seen in outlets ranging from the New York Times, CNN, the Washington Post and BBC. These outlets typically preface their coverage with “trigger” warnings that some might find the content upsetting.

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