Sushmita Pathak
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Protests have escalated in India against a new citizenship law.
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The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite.
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Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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Even though the Delhi government has urged folks not to exercise outdoors, a "Race for Children" still took place. The Twittersphere was outraged.
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The territory, in northern India, was the site of a 16th century mosque, torn down in 1992 by Hindu extremists. Judges paved the way on Saturday for a Hindu temple to be built there.
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With 7.5 million daily passengers, Mumbai's commuter rail system is the world's busiest — and deadliest. A man who lost his legs in a rail accident is leading a campaign for safety.
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India has made new rules regulating the weight of school bags. Are principals — and parents — paying attention? One mother in Mumbai is conducting spot checks to find out.
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When parents in the U.S. paid huge sums to secure places for their children in top schools, it was a scandal. In India, it's acceptable for parents to pay private universities for this purpose.
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Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution.
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Nearly a year after the movement exploded across the country, some activists worry that the fight against sexual harassment has stalled.
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In Chennai, India's sixth-largest city, the reservoirs are literally drying up. How are its citizens — and the government — responding?
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A collection of Indian gems, jewelry and artifacts is expected to fetch more than $115 million — which would break a record set by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection.