Sushmita Pathak
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India
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India’s Military Revamp Is Angering Nepal
A new recruitment system could endanger Gurkha regiments—the “umbilical bond” between the two countries. → Read More
These female health-care workers won a huge WHO honor. They'd like a raise, too
India's all-female task force of community health-care workers won the World Health Organization's Global Health Leaders Awards. But instead of recognition, some want a better salary and benefits. → Read More
This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India
The Ramadan fast is usually followed by a feast. In Hyderabad, India, that feast is dominated by haleem, a meat and lentil stew pounded into paste and flavored with rose petals, cinnamon and cardamom. → Read More
'Writing With Fire' is up for an Oscar. But its subjects say they're misrepresented
The documentary tells the story of a news outlet run by women from marginalized communities. The directors are thrilled by the nomination. But the reporters say their full story wasn't told. → Read More
Here's how India is celebrating Diwali
Hindus in India and across the world are celebrating Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. Here's what celebrations look like across India. → Read More
A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect
Vinisha Umashankar came up with the idea of solar power instead of charcoal to heat street irons. "Iron-Max" was a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, and this week, she spoke at COP26. → Read More
India may raise the age of marriage for girls. Not everyone thinks that's a good idea
There's a campaign for the government to set the legal age of marriage at 21 instead of 18. A lot of young women are in favor. But there's also concern that it could backfire. → Read More
5 Things To Know About Biden's Quad Summit With Leaders Of India, Australia And Japan
President Biden will meet on Friday with the leaders of Japan, Australia and India. Their agenda includes the pandemic and climate change. But analysts say the Quad group is mainly about China. → Read More
Whatever Happened To ... The Teen Hailed For Cycling 700 Miles With Her Injured Dad?
The 17-year-old wanted to bring her father home to his village after he was injured in the city where he worked. She was praised as a national hero and given honors and prizes. How is she doing now? → Read More
A Controversial Solution To Menstrual Exile: Building Better Menstrual Huts
There's long been opposition to the practice of forcing a woman on her period to menstrual exile to huts, which can be unsafe and unsanitary. One charity has a new interim response: Upgrade the huts. → Read More
India's Pandemic Death Toll Estimated At About 4 Million: 10 Times The Official Count
That's the number of "excess deaths" from January 2020 to June 2021, reflecting the true toll of COVID-19, say researchers in a new study. Why the big disparity? → Read More
India's Single-Screen Cinemas Were Struggling Before COVID-19. Now They're Dying Out
Before multiplex cinemas, India had tens of thousands of single-screen movie houses. But the way Indians watch movies has changed, and the pandemic forced many old cinemas to shut their doors forever. → Read More
Skateboarding Gives Freedom To Rural Indian Teen In Netflix Film — And In Real Life
A new Netflix movie called Skater Girl chronicles the journey of an Indian teenage girl who discovers a life-changing passion for skateboarding. It's also the story of Asha Gond. → Read More
Kids In India Are Asking Heartbreaking COVID-19 Questions. Here's How To Answer Them
As the country faces the world's worst coronavirus crisis, children want to know: Will I catch it? Will grandfather die? What's it like to be an orphan? → Read More
In Rural India, Less COVID-19 Testing, More Fear — And A Few Ventilators For Millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths are never registered. COVID-19's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but public health experts are worried. → Read More
India's Major Cricket Tournament Got Suspended. Should It Have Even Happened?
The Indian Premier League was suspended in May, but critics weigh in on whether the event should have been held at all amid the country's deadly COVID-19 crisis. → Read More
Why Is India Running Out Of Oxygen?
Hospitals don't have enough oxygen for patients on ventilators. There are delivery bottlenecks. Families are sometimes told to get their own supplies. Health experts say it didn't have to be this way. → Read More
India Is Counting Thousands Of Daily COVID Deaths. How Many Is It Missing?
Scientists, funeral directors and survivors say the real numbers of infections and deaths in India may be many times more than the reported figures. → Read More
India Confirms More Than 200,000 Coronavirus Cases In A Day
Thursday's tally was India's highest since the pandemic began – more than double the previous 2020 peak. → Read More
Millions Flock To Hindu Festival Amid Coronavirus Spike
Hindu pilgrims are traveling to bathe in the Ganges River to wipe out their sins. → Read More