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Was Mohandas Gandhi A Racist? RAMA LAKHSMI, The Washington Post
Gandhi described black Africans as “savage,” “raw” and living a life of “indolence and nakedness” ...
Why Are So Many Children Dying In India? HARMEET SHAH SINGH
Around 50,000 mothers and 1.3 million newborns die every year in India during or immediately after delivery.
India & Its Caste Wars:
Hindu-on-Hindu Violence
RAVI AGRAWAL, CNN
The Patels, a wealthy and privileged Hindu community, are demanding a reservation for their own community.
The Ghost Airports Of
'Modern' India
MEGAN GILLER, et al
In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, no one has ever used the 2-year old $17 million airport.
Indian Government Hounds Longtime Critic Of Narendra Modi:
Teesta Setalvad Is Now A State Target
DAVID BARSTOW, The New York Times
India's police agency, CBI, is nicknamed “the caged
parrot” for its history of doing the bidding of its political masters.
India's Ugly Reality AATISH TASEER, The New York Times
The air India’s children are breathing is perhaps the most polluted in the history of mankind.
So You Want To Be A Godman in India?
The Complete Guide To Become A Successful Scam Artist
SHOVON CHOWDHURY
It’s an excellent career choice ...
Independence Day?
Hindutva Drags India Back To The Middle Ages
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Accusing them of practicing witchcraft and blaming them for a series of misfortunes in the village ...
Are We Missing The Point? MALLIKA KAUR
Even the most well meaning, highly educated, seemingly liberal among us reinforce stereotypes that fuel gender discrimination.
Former Indian Judge, Now Safe in New Zealand,
Discloses Modi Role in Gujarat Massacres
NEWS REPORT
Himanshu Trivedi was a
district cadre judge in Ahmedabad City Civil and Sessions Court in 2002.
