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India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri

July 27, 2018

Hindi continues to explode in India.

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March 14, 2018

What My DNA Says About India’s History

What a dive into the past, as told through genetics, can reveal about South Asia's history.

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What My DNA Says About India’s History

March 04, 2018

Two Deaths in India and the Death of Serious News

Madhu and Sridevi—the coverage of their deaths reveals the grotesque truth about the state of broadcast news in India.

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Two Deaths in India and the Death of Serious News

February 24, 2018

Amul: the Pun-dits of Indian Advertising

Amul has managed to not only advertise its brand, but also brand its advertisements.

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Amul: the Pun-dits of Indian Advertising

November 29, 2016

What's In a Hat? Indian Culture on Politicians’ Heads

In India, you can test the dialogue between culture and politics through headgear.

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What's In a Hat? Indian Culture on Politicians’ Heads

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September 21, 2018

India Is Still Losing to China in the Border Infrastructure War

A year after the Doklam crisis, New Delhi faces the same old challenges in this realm.

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September 21, 2018

What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan

A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.

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September 21, 2018

US Sanctions China Over Purchase of S-400 Air Defense Systems, Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military this Thursday. The Chinese government demanded the sanctions be withdrawn.

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September 19, 2018

China and Israel in the Belt and Road Initiative

Insights from Roi Feder.

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