Apr 19 Watch 8:09 In India, this group helps turn wasteland into greener pastures By Fred de Sam Lazaro Most rural Indian parents dream of an education and job in the city for their children, rather than a life spent farming. But with a growing migration to cities, there is concern India might not be able to produce enough… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Death toll rises from Gaza-Israel border violence By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the death toll rose to 18 from Friday's violence along the Gaza-Israel border. Israel denied its soldiers used excessive force, saying protesters were throwing fire bombs and stones. Also, protests continued in India-controlled Kashmir. Separatist… Continue watching
Mar 08 This group helps women earn an income and rise up in male-dominated societies By Larisa Epatko “The woman becomes more of a breadwinner and it enhances the entire family’s well-being,” including education for their children and more nutritious meals on the table, said Kate Schecter, World Neighbors' president and chief executive officer. Continue reading
Feb 26 Dubai police: Bollywood’s Sridevi drowned in hotel bathtub By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Indian actress Sridevi drowned in her hotel bathtub after losing consciousness, the Dubai police said in a statement Monday, though two police officials said she was also under the influence of alcohol at the time. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:29 Does Donald Trump Jr.’s India visit blur an ethical line? By PBS News Hour Donald Trump Jr. says his trip to India is strictly business. But in addition to promoting units at Trump-branded luxury properties, which will ultimately benefit the president, Trump Jr. also plans to give a foreign policy speech that Indian Prime… Continue watching
Feb 08 Opinion: Trump’s immigration policies are a windfall for China and India By Vivek Wadhwa America is losing jobs and competitiveness because of its shortsighted immigration policies. Continue reading
Feb 06 A window into love and marriage in modern-day Mumbai By Elizabeth Flock In Mumbai, people say the monsoons make everyone fall in love. But this year the rains are late and the June nights are hot. So are tempers. Continue reading
Dec 29 Sex traffickers target poor communities in India. This group aims to stop them By Larisa Epatko “Economic freedom doesn’t actually mean that much if you’re in a highly abusive situation,” said Elca Grobler of My Choices Foundation in India. Continue reading
Nov 30 A militant leader is set free in Pakistan. Here’s why it matters to the U.S. By Larisa Epatko Hafiz Saeed’s release does not bode well for U.S.-Pakistani relations, and with Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly visiting Islamabad on Sunday, the Pakistani government will have much to explain. Continue reading
Nov 09 The air quality is so bad in Delhi that the city is closing schools By Larisa Epatko The air pollution has gotten so bad in Delhi, India, that authorities have advised people with breathing problems to stay inside and closed 6,000 schools for most of the week. Continue reading