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Why critics are concerned about H-Pop, India's Hindu nationalist genre
With an election underway, some critics are warning H-Pop may have destructive power.
Twin Experiments And Their Aftermath Form Acclaimed Debut Novel 'Mischling'
In “Mischling,” author Affinity Konar tells the story of twins Pearl and Stasha, who are sent to Auschwitz in 1944 and are experimented on by Dr. Josef Mengele.
In South Florida, Ballet 'Lacrymosa' Continues To Resonate
In the 1980s, a Florida native named Edward Stierle created a ballet that was a response to the AIDS crisis.
Social Media Buzz: From Pope Photo To Pageant Winner Arrest
Danielle Belton of The Root speaks with Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti about stories trending online.
Coptic Christians Targeted Again In Egypt
More than 20 people were killed Friday when gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians to a monastery.
In The Developing World, Some Turn To Gambling For A Chance At A Better Life
Tax revenue from Uganda's gambling industry has shot up by more than 4,500 percent since 2003.