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Indian society
February 20, 2020
Rape, Caste, Double Standards, and India’s Middle Class
By StoriesAsia
Does India's middle class only empathize with victims who are ‘like’ them?
January 31, 2020
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.
January 09, 2020
What Does India’s Transgender Community Want?
By StoriesAsia
A new law presents challenges for India's transgender communities.
December 02, 2019
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.
September 24, 2019
The Rise of Indie Music in India
By StoriesAsia
Independent Indian artists are sweeping the music industry.
August 27, 2019
Not Just ‘Dalits’: Other-Caste Indians Suffer Discrimination Too
By Tapasya
A young victim describes her experience with her caste identity in India.
August 18, 2019
A Changing India: Caught Between Illiberalism and Social Revolution
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is India on the cusp of a social revolution?
July 31, 2019
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.
July 02, 2019
In Northeast India, Economic Liberalization and Mental Illness Collide
By Parul Abrol
Mental health issues abound in India’s northeastern cultural capital.
May 24, 2019
Narendra Modi’s 2019 Landslide: Why It Happened and What Happens Next
By Abhijnan Rej
Modi’s chest-thumping over Pakistan paid off.
May 10, 2019
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.
April 17, 2019
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.