The disconnect is a result of India’s uneven growth, powered and enjoyed by the country’s upper strata.
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Your Monday Briefing: Russia Encircles Sievierdonetsk
The last Ukrainian-held city in Luhansk is teetering on the brink.
Protests Over Prophet Muhammad Comments Turn Deadly in India
Two young protesters were killed in eastern India on Friday amid demonstrations by Muslims across South Asia.
Recording India’s Linguistic Riches as Leaders Push Hindi as Nation’s Tongue
Ganesh Devy has spent decades documenting India’s hundreds of distinct languages. Up next: a 12,000-year history of India he hopes will help counter the government’s Hindu-first campaign.
Biden Races to Expand Coalition Against Russia but Meets Resistance
Many Asian, African and Latin American nations are maintaining ties with Russia as the United States tries to isolate President Vladimir V. Putin and end the war in Ukraine.
A Wider Lens on the MeToo Backlash: Who Pays for Societal Change?
The same fundamentals apply to patriarchal systems, whether in Hollywood or India: Threats to men’s status can provoke broader resistance than you might think.
Your Monday Briefing: Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv
Plus Hindus try to flee Kashmir and Taipei commemorates Tiananmen Square.
Indian Couple Sue Their Son for Not Giving Them a Grandchild
A couple in India are demanding that their son and daughter-in-law have a child or pay them $650,000 in damages. “This is an Indian parent thing,” their lawyer said.
Your Monday Briefing: A ‘Toothless’ Trip to Xinjiang
The U.N.’s top human rights official cozied up to Beijing on a trip to China.
India’s Supreme Court Orders Police to Respect Prostitutes’ Rights
Though sex work is legal in the country, those who practice it often endure harassment and abuse. The justices urged the authorities to employ a more nuanced and humane approach.