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2 BJP State Governments Order Vendors Along Hindu Pilgrimage Route to Display Their Names

2 BJP State Governments Order Vendors Along Hindu Pilgrimage Route to Display Their Names

By Kavita Chowdhury
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order to stay the controversial directive, which seems aimed at identifying Muslim vendors to destroy their livelihoods.

Disaster Underscores Dam Danger in India’s Uttarakhand

Disaster Underscores Dam Danger in India’s Uttarakhand

By Sudha Ramachandran
Between climate change effects and multiple hydroelectric power projects, the Himalayan Indian state could face an environmental catastrophe in the future.
Gairsain’s Uphill Task: Uttarakhand’s Plan for Two Capitals

Gairsain’s Uphill Task: Uttarakhand’s Plan for Two Capitals

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The little-known Indian town of Gairsain will be a ground of an experiment in shared governance.

Anatomy of India's Early 2017 State Assembly Elections

Anatomy of India's Early 2017 State Assembly Elections

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
With the ballots counted, here's how India's latest state-level elections shook out.

Lessons From India’s Election for the Evolution of the Indian Political System

Lessons From India’s Election for the Evolution of the Indian Political System

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's state assembly elections suggest a clear path ahead for the country's politics.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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India's Early 2017 State Elections: What You Need to Know

India's Early 2017 State Elections: What You Need to Know

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Seven Indian states go to the polls this year. The stakes are high for Indian politics.

Man-Eating Tigers Terrorize Northern India, Leaving 10 Dead

Man-Eating Tigers Terrorize Northern India, Leaving 10 Dead

By J.T. Quigley
The six-week rampage may, albeit grimly, highlight the success of conservation efforts.
Uttarakhand Floods: A Disaster of Our Own Making?

Uttarakhand Floods: A Disaster of Our Own Making?

Floods in India have killed thousands, sending a sobering message about the risks of rapid development.

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