India Says It Will Lower Rate Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
India released its pledges ahead of December's global climate change summit in Paris. "We want to walk [a] cleaner energy path," says the country's environment minister.
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India's Ban On Beef Leads To Murder, And Hindu-Muslim Friction
A Muslim man was lynched by a village mob that accused him of killing a cow. As Hindu nationalists gain ground, critics say they are threatening Indian traditions of pluralism.
Mother Teresa's Missionaries Of Charity Says No More Adoptions In India
The Catholic sisters known for their blue and white habits say they have asked the government to de-register 13 orphanages over religious objections to the country's new adoption guidelines.
My Mom Cooked Moringa Before It Was A Superfood
She used pods from the moringa tree to make a delicious lentil stew. And it turns out she was on to something: Researchers now say the tree, which grows in Asia and Africa, is packed with nutrition.
Let's Go Fly A Million Kites (And Watch Them Cut Each Other)
Each January, the skies over cities in the Indian state of Gujarat are full of kites. It's a celebration of spring — and a chance for cutthroat competition.
Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not
In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.
Why A Snakebite Victim In An Indian Village Won't Walk Through A Door
When doctors travel to remote regions, they have to understand local traditions and beliefs before they can successfully treat a patient.
In India, A Battle Brews Over A Museum Honoring A Revered Leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to update the Nehru Memorial Museum, honoring India's first prime minister, to include his own achievements. Critics say it's an effort to undermine Nehru's legacy.
For Speaking Her Mind Online, A Woman In India Can Face Threats
Threats of rape and death are common. And the response from the police might be, well, you shouldn't have posted online in the first place.
Blasts At Restaurant In India Kill Scores
The massive explosions were traced to cooking gas cylinders, but officials say the restaurant was located next to a house that store construction explosives.