Sensational story of long-retired teacher Shyam Saran Negi who at 97 years-old has voted in every Indian election held since the country gained independence from Great Britain
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Gandhi Fortunes and the End of Voting in India
Coming successful end of voting in India reveals deeper democracy in world’s most diverse nation
Presidential Afghan Deal-Making Spikes Before Second Round
Abdullah campaign gets some Pashtun backing as Afghan deal-making process unfolds
Over 21 India Parliament Candidates Accused of Murder
Curious reason that leaves hundreds of India Parliament candidates accused of serious crimes
Bankers Join Occupy Democracy Protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong movement for full democracy gains support as bankers join Occupy Central campaigners
Group of Bollywood Actors Sign Public Anti-Modi Appeal
Coalition of famous Bollywood actors make public political appeal in unique campaign against party of leading national candidate Narendra Modi who they see as sectarian
India Biggest Day of Voting is Massive Enterprise
Hundreds of millions eligible to vote in India biggest day of voting in weeks long enterprise
Burma Needs More Democracy Reform Says Suu Kyi
According to once-jailed opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi, changing Burma needs more democracy
Wave of Cash Feeds Mass Partying During India Elections
Nationwide celebrating, drinking, and partying during India elections is tradition fed by national pride, public engagement, and massive spending by political campaigns
VIDEO: Modi Economics and Multicultural India
NY TImes looks at the Narendra Modi economic model and the 2002 riots in Gujarat that mark him