My colleague Mujib Mashal writes about how a huge victory on the cricket ground could change the lives of women and girls.
Tag: India
India Wins Women’s Cricket World Cup
A team that faced seemingly insurmountable odds wins its first championship, with wider ramifications for the role women play in public life.
Rebranding Immigration
India wants to send its vast work force abroad. It may have found a way around a word that stokes opposition in many countries.
Fire Engulfs Bus in Southern India, Killing 20
A motorcycle struck the bus and got lodged in it, creating sparks that ignited the fuel tank, the police in Andhra Pradesh State said.
With Diwali Comes the Start of Air Pollution Season in New Delhi
The air quality in India’s capital ranks among the worst in the world, but experts say politics stand in the way of improving it.
What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.
India Tiptoes Around Trump’s Latest Claims on Russian Oil Purchases
The government subtly rebuffed the president’s comments that it would stop buying Russian oil, as it tries to avoid a public fight and end a trade dispute with Washington.
China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks.
Since Beijing announced a new visa to attract young science and technology graduates, a backlash has erupted online, forcing the government to respond.
China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks.
Since Beijing announced a new visa to attract young science and technology graduates, a backlash has erupted online, forcing the government to respond.
Taliban Expand Ties with India, While Accusing Pakistan of Bombing Afghanistan
As it elevates its relationship with India, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is striking a delicate balance in the region.