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Indian society
Rape, Caste, Double Standards, and India’s Middle Class
By StoriesAsia
Does India's middle class only empathize with victims who are ‘like’ them?
Indian Police Detain Man for Firing During Student Protest
By Associated Press
The shooting took place near a university in New Delhi amid protests against a new citizenship law.
What Does India’s Transgender Community Want?
By StoriesAsia
A new law presents challenges for India's transgender communities.
2 Books Showcase How to Write on India (Or Any Other Country)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
It is easy to turn the subjects of stories into objects. These two books on India are excellent examples on how to avoid this.
The Rise of Indie Music in India
By StoriesAsia
Independent Indian artists are sweeping the music industry.
Not Just ‘Dalits’: Other-Caste Indians Suffer Discrimination Too
By Tapasya
A young victim describes her experience with her caste identity in India.
A Changing India: Caught Between Illiberalism and Social Revolution
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is India on the cusp of a social revolution?
India Protesters Angry as Alleged Rape Victim Hurt in Car Crash
By Associated Press
Protesters have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding an investigation.
In Northeast India, Economic Liberalization and Mental Illness Collide
By Parul Abrol
Mental health issues abound in India’s northeastern cultural capital.
Narendra Modi’s 2019 Landslide: Why It Happened and What Happens Next
By Abhijnan Rej
Modi’s chest-thumping over Pakistan paid off.
Do Indian Voters Know How Their Government Works?
By Vishal Arora
It seems few Indians are aware of the distinction between the roles of the central and state governments.
Kashmir, Pulwama, and Pakistan: Navigating Islam and Citizenship in India
By Aman Madan and Hari Prasad
For segments of the country’s Hindu population, Muslim loyalty to the nation has always been suspect.