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Researchers seek, and find, a magical illusion for the ears (Science News)
How Indian men end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine (The World)
India's diamond city is reeling from the war in Ukraine (The World)
Better weather forecasts help farmers in India (The World)
Why a megacity in India is reviving the humble water well (The World)
How rural India's 'goat nurses' help animals — and themselves (The Christian Science Monitor)
Rape of doctor in India shines spotlight on sexual violence (The World)
The surprising factor making the United States a tornado hot spot (EOS)
Five years without autonomy in Kashmir (The World)
Landslides devastate southern India this monsoon season (The World)
A new law in India provides refugees with path to citizenship (The World)
India's toxic exam culture re-examined after cheating scandal (The World)
The audacious scheme to reroute India's water (Hakai Magazine, and republished in The Atlantic)
Recruitment efforts bring students from India to the US (The World)
Rising temperatures in India are pushing those who have to be outdoors to adapt to a new reality (The World)
A paradoxical outcome for India's election (The World)
What it takes to pull off the world's largest election in India (The World)
Crucial women's vote courted in India's election (The World)
Voting begins in India's general election (The World)
Protesting farmers in India pose challenges and demands to Modi (The World)
Why is Bollywood cranking out pro-government films ahead of India's election? (The Christian Science Monitor)
Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming? (BBC The Climate Question)
Adherents of Sarnaism try to preserve their identity and culture (The World)
Modi's welfare policies earn him votes, but do they help India? (The Christian Science Monitor)
Reincarnation: Myth or Reality? (The Juggernaut)
Who invented butter chicken? Dueling claims battle it out in an Indian high court (The World)
In India, what wreaks more havoc than floods and heat? Lightning (The Christian Science Monitor)
'Religious triumphalism': A grand Hindu temple opens on a controversial site in India (The World)
Visa delays dash 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities for students, workers in India (The World)
2023
India pushes to abolish religious 'personal laws' from civil code (The World)
How lab-grown diamonds are reshaping this western Indian city (The Christian Science Monitor)
India plans to change the weather to fight back against deadly smog (WIRED)
India's street kids were tired of being ignored. So they started a newspaper (The Story)
"Happiness is in your hands': Young Jain women continue to renounce the world (The World)
Many Sikhs in India distance themselves from the Khalistan movement that is behind the India-Canada row (The World)
In Maldives presidential election, India and China are on the ballot (The Christian Science Monitor)
A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi (NPR)
A locally-made HPV vaccine in India faces hesitancy and delays (Undark)
Delhi is rolling out the welcome mat as leaders arrive for the G20 summit in India (The World)
Facial recognition comes for the king of the jungle (Discover Magazine, July/Aug 2023 issue)
How India won the race to the moon's south pole (The Christian Science Monitor)
India's family planning still relies heavily on female sterilization (New Lines Magazine)
Across South Asia, this sweet drink is synonymous with summertime refreshment (NPR)
'Pink parks': Delhi's bid to build safer city for women sparks debate (The Christian Science Monitor)
Price of tomatoes skyrockets in India (The World)
Heavy rains in India have caused deadly flooding and landslides (NPR Weekend Edition)
Tibet's Dalai Lama turns 88 (The World)
What to expect from Modi's historic visit to the US (The World)
Heat waves are unleashing a deadly but overlooked pollutant (WIRED)
Hip-hop artists in India call out caste discrimination (The World)
Why India lags behind in rail safety — and where it goes from here (The Christian Science Monitor)
Why are India's lions increasingly swapping the jungle for the beach? (The Guardian)
How wrestling became a battleground for women's safety in India (The Christian Science Monitor)
India's decarbonization and its wider economic goals (Aspenia Online)
Indian billionaire businessman Gautam Adani faces scrutiny (The World)
This greenhouse innovation helps farmers in India cope with climate change (The World)
Russian weapons shortage reduces supply going to India (The World)
The debate around a caste census in India (CBC News)
They're destructive, there are 5 million of them—and they're sacred (National Geographic)
Gandhi's expulsion: Bad for Indian democracy, good for opposition? (The Christian Science Monitor)
How Kailasa, a fake Hindu nation, conned millions (The Juggernaut)
16th-century epic poem sparks political controversy in India (The World)
The brothers helping heal Delhi's most-hated birds (The World)
Flower power: making use of India's flood of flower waste (DW Living Planet)
Is there female genital mutilation in India? Delhi says no, survivors say yes (The Christian Science Monitor)
How Asia's ex-richest man lost nearly $50 billion in just over a week (NPR)
India's Rahul Gandhi supporters finish 5-month-rally against increasingly nationalist state (The World)
India loses its sense of humor (New Lines Magazine)
Subhash Kapoor: Art dealer by day, idol thief by night (The Juggernaut)
2022
The vegan leather made from India's waste flowers (BBC Future)
What the world's largest liquid mirror telescope means for astronomy (New Scientist)
As India becomes the world's most populous nation, engaging men in family planning 'will be a game changer' (The World)
India and China: the uneasy partnership between the Asian giants (Aspenia Online)
'It is a legacy": How British-era ghosts are kept alive in India's hill towns (The World)
India bridge collapse (The World)
A bridge in India collapsed and killed more than 130 people (NPR Morning Edition)
India’s Military Revamp Is Angering Nepal (Foreign Policy)
Meet the amateur art sleuths helping bring back Asia’s stolen heritage (The Christian Science Monitor)
Rescue operation continues after deadly avalanche in the Himalayas (The World)
The Indian Olympian Turned Accused Killer (The Juggernaut)
A male Bollywood star's nude photoshoot prompts love, rage and confusion in India (CBC News)
Hindu claims to Varanasi mosque stoke religious tensions in India (The World)
How Puberty Ceremonies Went the Way of Indian Weddings (The Juggernaut)
Sri Lankans see cricket as a welcome distraction from the country's economic, political woes (The World)
The Address of the Future (Reasons To Be Cheerful)
US abortion ruling puts women on alert worldwide (The Christian Science Monitor)
India needs daughters. Families want sons. What’s a ‘balanced’ approach? (The Christian Science Monitor)
'India is a tinderbox': Religious tensions come to a boiling point after brutal murder of Hindu tailor (The World)
Why South Asians Often Have Multiple Birthdays (The Juggernaut)
India’s wheat flip-flop: trade ambitions and domestic realities (Aspenia Online)
Floods in Assam leave millions stranded (The World)
'We are demanding full decriminalization': Sex workers in India rally for labor rights (The World)
Has menstrual activism lost sight of the bigger picture? (Devex)
These female health-care workers won a huge WHO honor. They'd like a raise, too (NPR Goats & Soda)
How an Unusual Calendar Became a Symbol of Indian Culture (The Juggernaut)
This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India (NPR World & All Things Considered)
Extreme heat in India spurred by rapid climate change (The World)
'Writing With Fire' is up for an Oscar. But its subjects say they're misrepresented (NPR Goats & Soda)
The Rocky Road to Saving Hyderabad’s Stunning Geology (Atlas Obscura)
How the Ukraine war exposed education inequity in India (The Christian Science Monitor)
India Walks Diplomatic Tightrope on Ukraine as it Brings Students Home (The Juggernaut)
To society, they’re married. To India’s courts, they’re roommates (The Christian Science Monitor)
A test for Hindu nationalism as India's biggest state goes to the polls (The World)
Popular Bollywood singer, Lata Mangeshkar, dies at 92 (NPR Morning Edition)
2021
A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect (NPR Goats & Soda)
India may raise the age of marriage for girls. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea (NPR Goats & Soda)
5 Things To Know About Biden's Quad Summit With Leaders Of India, Australia And Japan (NPR World)
India's Vaccination Drive Has Gathered Speed, But Millions Remain Vulnerable (NPR All Things Considered)
Whatever Happened To ... The Teen Hailed For Cycling 700 Miles With Her Injured Dad? (NPR Goats & Soda)
India's COVID-19 Death Toll May Be 10 Times The Official Figure, Study Suggests (NPR All Things Considered)
A Controversial Solution To Menstrual Exile: Building Better Menstrual Huts (NPR Goats & Soda)
Thousands Given Fake Vaccines Through Scam In India (NPR Morning Edition)
India's Single-Screen Cinemas Were Struggling Before COVID-19. Now They're Dying Out (NPR World)
Skateboarding Gives Freedom To Rural Indian Teen In Netflix Film — And In Real Life (NPR Goats & Soda)
In Rural India, Less COVID-19 Testing, More Fear — And A Few Ventilators For Millions (NPR)
Kids In India Are Asking Heartbreaking COVID-19 Questions. Here's How To Answer Them (NPR Goats & Soda)
India's Major Cricket Tournament Got Suspended. Should It Have Even Happened? (NPR Goats & Soda)
India Confirms More Than 200,000 Coronavirus Cases In A Day (NPR Newsdesk)
Why Is India Running Out Of Oxygen? (NPR Goats & Soda)
India Is Counting Thousands Of Daily COVID Deaths. How Many Is It Missing? (NPR)
Millions Flock To Hindu Festival Amid Coronavirus Spike (NPR Morning Edition)
India's all-female news outlet faces sexism, death threats. A new film tells the story (NPR Goats & Soda)
Mumbai Falls In Love All Over Again With Its Forgotten Fountains (NPR Goats & Soda)
India Sees Spike In Confirmed Coronavirus Cases — And Variants (NPR Newsdesk)
How Bubonic Plague Reshaped The Streets Of Mumbai (NPR Goats & Soda)
Indian Woman Sued For Defamation Over #MeToo Complaint Against Her Boss Is Acquitted (NPR Newsdesk)
Village Teacher Wins $1 Million Prize For World's Most 'Exceptional' Educator (NPR Goats & Soda)
India Authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use (NPR Newsdesk)
2020
A Doctor Reflects On India's Pandemic Response (NPR Goats & Soda)
Indian Farmers Demand Repeal Of Agriculture Industry Reform Laws (NPR Morning Edition)
A Botanist's Quest To Help India Grow Its Most Popular Herb (NPR Weekend Edition)
From Around The World: How To Have A Happy(ish) Pandemic Thanksgiving (NPR Goats & Soda)
Residents Of Indian Capital Sound Alarms About Air Pollution Amid Diwali And Pandemic (NPR All Things Considered)
Child Marriages Are Up In The Pandemic. Here's How India Tries To Stop Them (NPR Goats & Soda)
3 Female Health Care Heroes: From Iceland's Top Doc To A Village Protector In India (NPR Goats & Soda)
Whatever Happened To ... V Unbeatable, Mumbai Dancers Who Won 'America's Got Talent' (NPR Goats & Soda)
How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods (NPR Goats & Soda)
Netflix's 'Indian Matchmaking' Is The Talk Of India — And Not In A Good Way (NPR Goats & Soda)
'TikTok Changed My Life': India's Ban On Chinese App Leaves Video Makers Stunned (NPR World)
COVID-19 Is Mucking Up Mumbai's Plans To Prepare For Monsoon Season (NPR Weekend Edition)
Floods Put Residents And Vulnerable Wildlife At Risk In India's Assam (NPR Newsdesk)
As India Reopens Liquor Stores, Customers Line Up — But Overcrowding Forces Closures (NPR Newsdesk)
Indian Teen Bikes 700 Miles With Injured Dad, Gets Movie Deal — And Sparks Debate (NPR Goats & Soda)
India Reopens Public Places Even As Coronavirus Cases Rise (NPR Newsdesk)
India's Lockdown Puts Strain On Call Centers (NPR Newsdesk)
India Extends 'Total' Lockdown By Nearly 3 Weeks (NPR Newsdesk)
With Coronavirus Lockdown, India's Cities See Clear Blue Skies As Air Pollution Drops (NPR Newsdesk)
Coronavirus Lockdown Sends Migrant Workers On A Long And Risky Trip Home (NPR Goats & Soda)
Irrfan Khan Dies; Indian Actor Appeared In Crossover Hit 'Slumdog Millionaire' (NPR Newsdesk)
A 56-Year-Old Finally Learned To Write His Name — Because Of A Coronavirus Lockdown (NPR Goats & Soda)
Mumbai's Historic Ramadan Food Bazaar Closes For The First Time — Due To Coronavirus (NPR Newsdesk)
Dancing Their Way From The Slums Of Mumbai To 'America's Got Talent' Trophy (NPR Goats & Soda)
'Namaste Trump!' India's Modi Welcomes U.S. Leader With An Epic Party (NPR Newsdesk)
'Chhapaak' Film Aims To Fight Stigma Against Acid Survivors (NPR All Things Considered)
Mumbai Takes Its Vintage Padmini Taxis Off The Road For Good (NPR World & Weekend Edition)
2019
Popcorn Prices Lead To Supreme Court Case In India (NPR Weekend Edition)
What Headlines And Protests Get Wrong About Rape In India (NPR Goats & Soda)
Protests Against Citizenship Law Continue In India (NPR Weekend Edition)
India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It? (NPR Goats & Soda)
Mangroves Help Fight The Effects Of Climate Change. So Why Is Mumbai Destroying Them? (NPR Goats & Soda)
Indian Supreme Court Rules Disputed Territory Belongs To Hindus (NPR Newsdesk)
This Week, 2,000 Children Ran A Race Through The Gray Smog Of Delhi (NPR Goats & Soda)
India's #MeToo Movement, One Year On (NPR Goats & Soda)
No Drips, No Drops: A City Of 10 Million Is Running Out Of Water (NPR Goats & Soda)
Tipu Sultan's Magic Box, Shah Jahan's Jade Dagger: Stunning Jewels Up For Auction (NPR Newsdesk)
Indian Court Convicts 6 Men In Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl (NPR Newsdesk)
India's Ballot Has Some Really Offbeat Symbols For Its Political Parties (NPR Goats & Soda)
In Mumbai, A Safety Campaign For The World's Deadliest Rail System (NPR All Things Considered)
You Think Your Kid's School Backpack Is Heavy? See What's Going On In India! (NPR Goats & Soda)
In India, Sewer Cleaning Is A Deadly Job. Can Robots Help? (WBUR Here & Now)
Temple Protests Partially Shut Down Southern Indian State Of Kerala (NPR Goats & Soda)
2018
Menstruating Women Are Blocked From Temple In Video Game — And In Real Life (NPR Goats & Soda)
Bangladesh PM Wins 3rd Term After Violent Election, Accusations Of Rigging (NPR Morning Edition)
Video Catches Delivery Man In India Sampling Food He Is Delivering (NPR Goats & Soda)
Cow Dung Soap Is Cleaning Up In India (NPR Goats & Soda)
Government Official Resigns As #MeToo Movement Gathers Force In India (NPR Goats & Soda)
India's Anti-Gay Law Is History. Next Challenge: Treat LGBTQ Patients With Respect (NPR Goats & Soda)
India's Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Gay Sex (NPR Newsdesk)
A 94-Year-Old 'Sexpert' Gives India Advice On You Know What (NPR Goats & Soda)
Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India (NPR Goats & Soda)
Magazine Cover Sparks Debate About Breastfeeding In Public (NPR Goats & Soda)
Malnourished Patients Fall Through the Cracks in America’s Hospitals (News Deeply, republished in The New Humanitarian)
In New York’s Little Guyana, an immigrant community grapples with domestic violence (The Lily)
The 'Golden Cage' Visa Forces Immigrant Men to Be Stay-at-Home Husbands (VICE)
2017
Radio segments produced as an intern at the weekly live show Science Friday (Science Friday)
New moms can get depressed. Why don't doctors take them seriously? (Bright Magazine)
The dark side of India's spiritual gurus comes to light (OZY)
The upside of LSD: This guy wants you to microdose on psychedelics (OZY)
When Europeans killed others to kill themselves (OZY)
Students, rejoice — standardized testing may soon be dead (OZY)
The first California women to fight for the Redwoods (OZY)
Solving the mystery of Lyme disease (OZY)
Shut it down: Indian Point and the uncertain future of nuclear energy in America (Master's thesis, Columbia J-school)
2016
The costs of rezoning — a cautionary tale (The Brooklyn Ink, Columbia J-School)
Gowanus: An artists' haven may slip away (The Brooklyn Ink, Columbia J-School)