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India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Private schools ‘using the system’ to get extra time in exams in England
Widening gap with state sector for special educational needs support is ‘a real concern’ says education secretaryWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
'Forbidden' song haunts South Korea's uni entrance exam students
A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Student kills eight in mass stabbing in China after failing exams
A 21-year-old former student carried out the attack at a vocational college in the eastern city of Wuxi, police said, after failing exams and being frustrated with low internship pay. Eight people ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.World - The New York Times - 11 hours ago -
Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago -
The path to ‘Made in India’
Industrialisation is within the country’s reach, but government has got to get out of the way firstWorld - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal, officials say
Five people have been charged in Texas with organizing and participating in an illegal cheating scheme that certified more than 200 unqualified teachers and helped the plot’s “kingpin” rake in more ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Judge to rule if Ralph Yarl shooting suspect fit to stand trial after mental exam
A judge is set to rule whether Andrew Lester, who is charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, is fit to stand trial.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
WATCH: Dog attacked by leopard in India
A dog owner in India says her pet Labrador is "completely fine" after being attacked by a leopard.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.
Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River
Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
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Can India reverse its manufacturing failure?
The industrial boom in the southern state of Tamil Nadu offers a model for the rest of the country to emulateWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan
India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
When India’s dream faded — and art flourished
A London show reveals how artists responded to the crumbling of post-independence idealsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Nazara integrates with ONDC Network to launch gCommerce in India
Nazara Technologies has teamed up with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to launch "gCommerce" in India.Tech - VentureBeat - November 13 -
The eerie quietness of India’s new financial hotspot
Narendra Modi’s GIFT City has already lured JPMorgan and HSBC but the social side has been slow to catch upWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis
A new study finds that caste plays a vital role in high rates of stunting in children in India.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India
Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Ten newborns killed in hospital fire in northern India
The fire broke out in a neonatal ward at a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire
The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.World - The New York Times - November 16 -
Eye Opener: Dangerous smog chokes India, Pakistan
Record-breaking levels of smog in India and Pakistan are visible from space and posing a health risk to millions. Meanwhile, in Australia, an emperor penguin found on a tourist beach miles from ...Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan
The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.World - The New York Times - November 18 -
‘Cow Vigilantes’ in India Are Attacking Muslims and Posting It on Instagram
Instagram has become a key avenue for Hindu nationalist “cow vigilantes” to share their violent exploits with a wider audience, and even raise money.Tech - Wired - November 19 -
How Forced Labor and Hysterectomies Are Darkly Linked in India
Our correspondent explains how an exploitative labor system has produced a system of brutality in the country’s sugar fields.World - The New York Times - November 21 -
A new test of credibility for India’s business establishment
US charges against Gautam Adani raise questions about Delhi’s safeguardsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Reds land Singer from Royals for India, Wiemer
The Reds acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
India maintain dominant position over Australia
India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago
