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Abused Workers in India’s Sugar Industry Face Worse Fates if They Quit
Why would anyone stay in a job where abuse is rampant and women are coerced into hysterectomies? Because the cost of escaping India’s cane fields is often even higher.World - The New York Times - November 21 -
Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions
Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wagesWorld - ABC News - 10 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 - Yesterday -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The causes and costs of India's brain drain
India's brain drain is not unique to the country. It is a perennial issue in emerging or developing markets, given their growing class of educated and aspirational millennials.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
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 - 5 days ago -
Georgia poll worker accused of threatening to bomb election workers
A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for allegedly mailing a letter threatening other poll workers with rape, a "beatdown" and a bomb threat.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers
A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
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 - November 21 -
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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago -
Superb India thrash Australia to win first Test
India complete a stunning 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth to continue their extraordinary run in the country.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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Why India is one of the biggest winners in Trump’s election
Indian Hindu priests have held prayers for former President Trump, reflecting the positive relationship between India and the United States, despite tensions over trade and immigration, and a ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
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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 - Yesterday -
U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Gautam Adani's U.S. fraud charges could have wider repercussions for India
U.S. prosecutors allege that Gautam Adani, the second most-wealthy Indian man, personally met with Indian government officials to further their "bribery scheme."Business - CNBC - November 21 -
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.Top stories - BBC News - October 31
