Marathi people

Twenty six year-old Nidhi Misra voted for the first time. “I came out feeling very overwhelmed,” she says. “Overwhelmed with pride and with the realization that we are an effective democracy and the fact that we get to vote is a big deal. Because acros

Millions of Indians take to the polls in the biggest democratic election in the world

Global Politics

814 million eligible voters may cast their ballot in the Indian parliamentary elections over the next five weeks. And something feels different about this election. The World’s Rhitu Chatterjee explains what that something might be.814 million eligible voters may cast their ballot in the Indian parliamentary elections over the next five weeks. And something feels different about this election. The World’s Rhitu Chatterjee explains what that something might be.

Sachin Tendulkar

‘God of cricket’ hangs up his bat

Sports

Historical photos circulating depict women medical pioneers

Health & Medicine

Historical Photos Depict Women Medical Pioneers

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The World

Indian Anti-Corruption Activist Anna Hazare Goes on Hunger Strike

Conflict & Justice

Indian Activist Protests Corruption, Draws Ghandi Comparison

In India, a 74-year-old activist is on a hunger strike to protest government corruption. The activist, Anna Hazare, has drawn comparisons to Mohandas Ghandi. He is currently in jail, but may be leaving later today after more than 10,000 people marched peacefully through New Delhi yesterday, rallying on his behalf. Could this be the start […]

Anti-Corruption Protest In India Grows

Conflict & Justice

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls the hunger strike by anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare “totally misconceived.”

Indian Protesters Take to the Streets in Favor of Anna Hazare

On the street with some of the people protesting in favor of Anna Hazare.

Police in India Make Arrests to Halt Anna Hazare Hunger Strike

Conflict & Justice

India has denied it is stifling democratic protests.

The World

Corruption and Personal Accountability in India

Global Politics

There are renewed attempts among the youth to end corrupt practices on all levels.