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Parliament Discuss India’s Controversial Economic Reforms
Parliament of largest democracy takes on India’s controversial economic reforms amid opposition
Nationwide Indian Worker’s Strike to Impact Daily Life
Economic reforms bring protesters to streets as nationwide Indian worker’s strike set to start
Frankenstein, Adolf Hitler Runs in Actual India Election
Funny names are common for India politicians in small northeastern state. Candidates choose funny or catchy names to stand out in peculiar tradition.
Ten Thousand Balloons for Afghan Peace?
Artist to release 10,000 balloons for Afghan peace in capital Kabul amid ongoing fighting. Kabul and Afghan government keep fragile security amidst violence.
Turbulent Rise of India, World’s Largest Democracy
Video: Book examines rise of India into new global power. Only few decades ago India had tiny economy but years of growth have overturned preconceptions
India’s Rising Star Modi Gets Crucial European Support
Hindu India politician Modi gets crucial European support on tour to raise his political standing: India political star is disliked by some for his actions during anti-Muslim riots
India’s FM Promises Deficit Reduction Despite Election
Political powers challenged by slowing economy in massive democracy: India’s FM promises deficit reduction as nation’s old economic system refuses to budge
Right-wing India Rising Star Looks Towards PM Spot
Democracy tested by some more conservative aspects of right-wing India rising star Modi: Despite vibrant India democracy, at some levels politics stagnant
A Striving Hunger: The Consequences of Poverty
Poverty is a disease. Poverty shall be eradicated and can be extinct but this is possible, only when we people as a whole participate in this society.