India Makes Instant Divorce A Criminal Offense
Muslim men could terminate their marriages by repeating "talaq," Arabic for "divorce," three times. The practice continued despite a Supreme Court rule outlawing it.
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India's Carnatic Singers Face Backlash For Performing Non-Hindu Songs
Some fans of Carnatic singing, a type of South Indian classical music rooted in Hinduism, are angry with performers who've adapted and performed Christian songs.
India's Anti-Gay Law Is History. Next Challenge: Treat LGBTQ Patients With Respect
The law drove generations of LGBTQ Indians into the shadows — and got in the way of basic access to health care.
Secrets Of Success From A 102-Year-Old Runner
Man Kaur just earned two golds in the World Masters Athletics Championship in Spain. And she didn't even start running until she was 93!
Turbulence Roils Emerging Markets In The Shadow Of A Strengthened U.S. Dollar
India's currency hit an all-time low Wednesday, not long after currencies in Turkey and Argentina slid to their own record lows. But one major reason why is not to be found in emerging markets at all.
PHOTOS: Indians Laugh, Cry And Celebrate After Gay Sex is Decriminalized
Thursday's Supreme Court decision came after decades of activism. LGBTQ people and their supporters and loved ones throughout India celebrated late into the night — then early into the morning.
India's Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Gay Sex
The landmark decision overturns a long-standing provision in the country's penal code that dates back to British colonial rule and outlawed all anal and oral sex.
Russia's Multinational Military Exercise Last Week Was A Dry Run For Bigger War Games
The exercise, called "Peace Mission 2018," included 3,000 troops from China, India, Pakistan and other countries. Next week's war games are billed as the biggest Russian exercises since the Cold War.
In New Delhi Talks, Mattis And Pompeo Seek To Bring U.S. And India Closer
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis are expected to discuss anti-terrorism, maritime security, China's influence — and India's reliance on Iranian oil and Russian arms.
Opinion: For Its Own Sake, India Should Give Trade A Chance
India needs to get its domestic house in order and emerge as a global trading nation, writes Atman Trivedi.