The Indian government's tourism strategy in Kashmir
A brutal attack against tourists in Kashmir is raising questions about the Indian government's narrative of normalcy
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Bhutan's plans for a 'mindfulness city'
Bhutan’s plans to develop Gelephu as a financial hub are a pivotal step in the country’s efforts to diversify its economy
New law in India brings Muslim-owned land under tighter government controls
India’s Muslims see it as the latest in a series of measures undermining their rights.
India's long postponement of a national census creates 'extraordinary situation'
One expert says it’s like “driving in the dark without headlights.”
India’s census delay brings new life to an old debate: Is it moral to count caste?
Stampede in India kills dozens during world's largest religious gathering
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest gathering of humans, attracting hundreds of millions over seven weeks
In Israel, Indian migrants seek construction jobs once filled by Palestinians
India prepares for changes in the trade landscape when Trump takes office
US and India enjoy strong ties but tariffs have often been a thorny issue
How Indian men end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Fraudulent agents lure young Indian men dreaming about working abroad
India’s Diamond City is reeling from the war in Ukraine
Disrupted supply chains are wreaking havoc in the lives of Surat's low-income diamond workers
Five years without autonomy in Kashmir
It’s been five years since India revoked the special status of Kashmir, its only Muslim-majority state
A tiny Himalayan nation’s big crypto gamble
Bhutan has emerged as an unexpected player in the world of cryptocurrency.
A paradoxical outcome for India's election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India’s mega-election
What it takes to pull off the world’s largest election in India
Election officials spread out across India to set up voting booths in some of its most remote corners.
Women voters expected to play significant role in India’s general election
More Indian women are voting than ever before. Political parties are racing to tap into this emerging vote bank.
Voting begins today in India
Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote in the election, which will happen over the next six weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be re-elected for a rare third term, despite concerns about the growing Hindu nationalist movement he represents, and high unemployment.
Protesting farmers in India pose challenges — and demands — to Modi
Farmers have emerged as one of Modi’s loudest critics in recent years.
Why Bollywood is cranking out pro-government films ahead of India’s election
An uptick in brazenly pro-government Bollywood movies highlights the close relationship between India’s ruling party and mainstream media – as well as the risks of blurring the lines between politics, news, and entertainment.
Modi’s approach to welfare earns him votes, but does it help India?
Welfare programs have become a hallmark of Modi’s government—but some question their long-term value
'Religious triumphalism': A grand Hindu temple opens on a controversial site in India
The temple stands where the Babri mosque once existed, before it was torn down by a Hindu mob.
Visa delays dash 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities for students, workers in India
At their worst, wait times extended to as many as 1000 days.
India pushes to abolish relgious 'personal laws' from civil code
In India, matters like marriage, divorce and inheritance are governed by a set of laws which are distinct for different faiths.
How lab-grown diamonds are reshaping this western India city
India sees lab-grown diamonds as a path to prosperity and economic independence.
Many Sikhs in India distance themselves from the Khalistan movement that is behind India-Canada row
A look at the history of Khalistan and where India's Sikhs stand on the issue
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