India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It?
The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite.
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2 Months After Failed Moon Landing, India Acknowledges Its Craft Crashed
The robotic Vikram craft would have made India the fourth country to successfully land on the moon. Instead, contact was lost — and now, authorities have formally acknowledged it crashed.
Who Will Decide On The Dalai Lama's Successor — His Supporters Or Beijing?
"The Dalai Lama's reincarnation is a civilizational struggle between China and Tibetans over who controls Tibetan Buddhism," says Amitabh Mathur, a former Indian government adviser on Tibetan affairs.
As Delhi Chokes On Smog, India's Health Minister Advises: Eat More Carrots
Residents of one of the world's most polluted cities are getting fed up with government inaction — and a few questionable tweets aren't helping.
India Banned E-Cigarettes — But Beedis And Chewing Tobacco Remain Widespread
India is the world's top consumer of smokeless tobacco — and has the world's highest number of oral cavity cancers.
Heirs Of Hyderabad's Last King Can Claim Millions Held In U.K. Account, Court Rules
In 1948, the Nizam of Hyderabad put 1 million pounds in the overseas bank account of a Pakistani diplomat. It accumulated interest for the next seven decades as his family fought to get it back.
Gandhi Is Deeply Revered, But His Attitudes On Race And Sex Are Under Scrutiny
He has been called racist, sexist and not manly enough. But the spiritual and political leader — who would have turned 150 on Wednesday — is deeply revered in India and around the world.
Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.
India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes
The government expressed alarm at the growing rate of use by young people and possible health hazards.
Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage
The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.