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Indian politics
In India, Raids Targeting a Prominent News Agency Spark Censorship Fears
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Was a raid on NDTV's offices earlier this month politically motivated?
India Isn't Taking Trump's Opposition to the Paris Climate Agreement Sitting Down
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Trump's insinuation that the Paris agreement gives unfair advantage to India has drawn sharp reactions in New Delhi.
Having a Cow Over Beef: India's Cattle Slaughter Ban Debate
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
In India, a national debate rages about who has the right to slaughter cattle.
Indian State of Jharkhand Sees A Deadly Public Lynching Incident. What Now?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
May 2017 saw disturbing instances of vigilante violence in India.
India's Debate Over Electronic Voting Machines Gains Steam
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's electronic voting machines come under scrutiny from the Aam Admi Party.
Nearly 5 Years on: Lessons From India's Infamous 'Nirbhaya' Gang Rape Case
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Nearly five years after a brutal gang rape shook India, how has the Indian justice system dealt with rape?
India's Ram Mandir Controversy Gains New Relevance. What Are the Stakes?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Should the Ram Mandir be built?
Indian Farmers Protest, Seeking Drought Relief
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's farmers have taken to Delhi to seek redress after an unusually bad drought.
Indian State of Telangana Tweaks State-Backed Reservations
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The state's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti party will have a larger fight on its hands.
Has India Taken Its 'Aadhar' Card Initiative Too Far?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The ever-expanding universal ID regime raises new questions in India.
Sex and Sensibility: India's Censor Board and Overreach
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Indian censorship of film continues apace.
India Gets Serious About Mental Healthcare Provision
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Indian prime minister opens a new national conversation about mental health, drawing praise.