Sep 04 What on earth was India thinking when it banned the $7.50 bill? By Kenneth Rogoff In November, India's prime minister removed all 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation, worth $7.50 and $15.00 respectively. We asked Kenneth Rogoff, whose book the prime minister's administration cited, why a country would do such a thing. Continue reading
Jun 29 Arundhati Roy: 'In the air in India now is pure terror' By Elizabeth Flock As Hindu nationalism grows in India, and "beef lynchings" becoming more commonplace, Arundhati Roy's new novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" explores what it means to live in a climate of fear. Continue reading
Dec 15 Column: Several governments are destroying their own bank notes. Here's why. By Vikram Mansharamani Nov. 8 will be remembered in India for a long time to come. In a televised speech to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that cash notes representing 86 percent of the country’s circulating currency would no longer be… Continue reading
Nov 12 India abolishes some rupee notes as millions flock to banks By Michael D. Regan Millions of Indians crowded attempted to exchange 500- and 1000- rupee notes after the country's prime minister declared them defunct this week. Continue reading
Sep 30 India to ratify climate agreement on Gandhi's birthday By Larisa Epatko India, the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, plans to ratify the Paris climate agreement on Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 08 Modi says India, U.S. have overcome 'the hesitations of history' By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of Congress today after years of being shunned in Washington over religious violence in his home state. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Turkish car bomb kills 11; Obama welcomes Modi By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, a car bomb killed 11 and wounded 36 in Istanbul; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed not to be intimidated by terrorism despite the city’s fourth such attack this year. Also, the leaders of the… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:17 In cow-worshipping India, beef stirs up vigilante violence By PBS News Hour The cow is considered sacred to Hindus, who make up 80 percent of India's 1.2 billion people. Recently, allegations of the consumption of beef have sparked a spate of violent incidents, raising alarm about intolerance again the significant Muslim minority. Continue watching
Nov 30 Top carbon culprits U.S., China, India debate nuances of roles By Nancy Benac, Associated Press LE BOURGET, France -- Call them the culprits of carbon. Leaders of the United States, China and India -- the world's top three carbon polluters -- engaged in some private diplomacy Monday on the sidelines of the international climate change… Continue reading
Jan 26 Photos: Obama takes in India's grand Republic Day parade By Muneeza Naqvi, Associated Press NEW DELHI -- President Barack Obama on Monday took in a grand display of Indian military hardware, marching bands and elaborately dressed camels, becoming the first American leader to be honored as chief guest at India's annual Republic Day festivities. Continue reading