Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye
The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment.
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Migrant workers given starring role in Indian festival tribute - Reuters
I ndia's millions of migrant workers, whose plight under lockdown moved the country, will receive a unique tribute at a festival celebrating the Hindu goddess Durga which starts this weekend.
Netflix India screens three 'Bad Boy' episodes after legal row - Reuters UK
Netflix has released three episodes of its four-part series about four Indian tycoons facing fraud allegations after a state court lifted an injunction, a lawyer for the world's largest streaming service said on Monday.
Netflix India releases three episodes of 'Bad Boy Billionaires' amid legal tussle - Reuters
Netflix has partially released its much-awaited series on four Indian tycoons facing fraud allegations after a state court lifted an injunction over the weekend, a lawyer representing Netflix said on Monday.
Indian TV ad showing Hindu-Muslim couple pulled after rightwing backlash
Withdrawal of jewellery advert criticised as a concession to extremistsThe advertisement featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife preparing for a Hindu-style baby shower. Its tagline read: “A beautiful confluence of two different religions, traditions and cul…
By kicking Amnesty out, India is betraying its founding ideals | Rajat Khosla
Our work is not some sinister plot to tarnish India’s reputation. It is inspired by the country’s own tradition of egalitarianism • Rajat Khosla is a senior director at Amnesty InternationalAs of today, Amnesty International will no longer be able to work ins…
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus - Reuters
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 approached 200,000, while Mexico surpassed 700,000 confirmed cases although health authorities there said infection rates had slowed in the past two months.
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus - Reuters India
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 approached 200,000, while Mexico surpassed 700,000 confirmed cases although health authorities there said infection rates had slowed in the past two months.
Amnesty International Halts India Operations Citing Government Reprisals
The human rights group said it was halting operation in India, citing reprisals from the government and the freezing of its bank accounts
Non-profits say India's new rules on foreign funding will hit operations - Reuters
India's tougher rules on foreign funding for non-profits will severely crimp their activities, the chiefs of some bodies said on Thursday, after human rights group Amnesty International suspended its work in the country, citing government harassment.
TV tonight: Trump, Comey and how not to sack your FBI director
Brendan Gleeson and Jeff Daniels go head to head as the US president and his FBI boss. Plus: India from Above. Here’s what to watch this evening Continue reading...
Morning News Call - India, September 29 - Reuters India
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Raji harnesses Hindu stories, creating a grand adventure
As a child of the Indian diaspora, Raji: An Ancient Epic poses an exciting proposition to me. Eastern religions and philosophies have influenced some of the west’s most iconic stories, but Raji takes this one step further by adapting one of those sources itse…
Right-Wing Trolls Made an Indian Brand Withdraw its Ad on Interfaith Couple
Critics of the ad accused it of promoting “love jihad”, an Islamophobic conspiracy theory. The company called the outrage saddening.
Quick Edit: Dial down on polarisation
The polarised state of Indian society isn’t good news. A nation aspiring to be a world power is sending out signals that religious and caste identities matter heavily. Jewellery maker Tanishq has hurriedly pulled an...
Namaste became the perfect pandemic greeting—but does the West really understand it?
There are critics who say that global yogis have taken namaste out of its context. Some claim that the greeting has been infused with a religious meaning that doesn’t exist in Indian culture.
Hathras case: A woman repeatedly reported rape. Why are police denying it?
A young Indian woman repeatedly said she was raped, but authorities insist there was no sexual assault.
Indian man who fasted for four days ‘to pray for Trump’s coronavirus recovery’ dies of cardiac arrest
Man who worshipped US president refused to eat after hearing of Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis
India: Jewellery ad on interfaith couple withdrawn after bullying
Tanishq forced to pull down its ad promoting religious harmony after incessant trolling by India's right-wing forces.
Religious sentiments hurt: BJP on turban controversy
The man, Balwinder Singh (46), is a private security guard of BJP leader Priyanshu Pandey and was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded gun during a BJP rally to Nabanna on Thursday.
