Rare Summer Cyclone Leaves Dozens Dead In Southeast Asia
Cyclone Fani tore through India and Bangladesh over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of millions of people.
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Cyclone Fani Slams Indian Coast, Forcing Millions To Evacuate
Authorities predicted "total destruction" of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.
The Powerful Group Shaping The Rise Of Hindu Nationalism In India
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, is close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and holds an outsize influence on national policy. Its goal: to redefine India according to the Hindu faith.
In India, Ayurveda Is A Booming Business
Ayurvedic products and treatments based on ancient Indian healing practices are part of a multibillion-dollar industry. A yoga guru with ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built a retail empire.
Nearly 27 Years After Hindu Mob Destroyed A Mosque, The Scars In India Remain Deep
The 16th century Babri mosque's destruction marked a turning point in Indian politics. Thousands, mostly Muslims, died afterward in riots. The prime minister vows to build a Hindu temple on the site.
India Is Changing Some Cities' Names, And Muslims Fear Their Heritage Is Being Erased
Officials have been altering names to become more Hinducentric. "It is very dangerous for national integrity and unity," says a historian. The changes accelerated ahead of this year's elections.
Mounting Debt Forces Hard Landing For India's Jet Airways
The country's oldest private airline once boasted the largest fleet in the subcontinent. But it lost altitude in recent years amid fierce competition from regional low-cost carriers.
With Indian Elections Underway, The Vote Is Also A Referendum On Hindu Nationalism
Many see India's election as a turning point in which the country may seek to redefine itself via Hinduism, its majority faith. Secularism has become "a four-letter word," says one expert.
Taunted As A 'Sissy Boy,' Siddharth Dube Shares His Life Story In New Memoir
The public health advocate came of age in India when homosexuality was outlawed. He reflects on his experiences in An Indefinite Sentence: A Personal History of Outlawed Love and Sex.
Polls Open In The World's Largest Democracy: Fun Facts On India's Election
Polls have opened in 18 Indian states and two union territories. It is the first day of a seven-phase election staggered over more than five weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people.