We must not turn a blind eye to the election of Narendra Modi, India’s Milosevic
As a British citizen, I am ashamed that my government is willing to cosy up to standard-bearers of religious fascism…
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Everything you need to know about India’s elections
On 16 May we'll know the results of the world’s biggest-ever elections – with 814m Indians voting over six weeks.…
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Taxman with the common touch: Arvind Kejriwal of India’s Aam Aadmi Party
The AAP’s leader looks like a cross between Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin and has an unwavering, energetic commitment to his…
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India’s Supreme Court recognises a third gender
The Supreme Court in India has issued a new law allowing transgender people to change their gender on official documents…
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What is life like when your period means you are shunned by society?
How can you cope when having your period puts your health at risk? Rose George reports from Nepal and Bangladesh…
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China’s billionaire politicians quadruple their wealth
Despite their low official government salaries, at this week’s National People’s Congress annual meeting, there will be 86 renminbi billionaires…
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The President of Kazakhstan suggests his country should be renamed
President Nazerbayev doesn't want to rule a "stan" any more. So he's suggesting it become Kazakh Yeli or Kazakhiya.
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Sailing for North Korea: A voyage to the town where no one knows the Beatles
The Chinese have always made the crossing: historically for trade, more recently for tourism. In May 2013, the North Korean…
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