Lauren Frayer
Stories
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Monsoon Season Brings Relief And Danger To India
The monsoon has arrived in India, bringing relief from brutal heat. But the rains come with dangers — flooding, deaths and gridlock.
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Many Of India's Cities Are Getting Water Delivered After Reservoirs Dry Up
High temperatures, brawls in lines for water, closed offices and productivity drops. Climate change has made this the new summertime normal in India's over-crowded, sweltering cities.
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Tipu Sultan's Magic Box, Shah Jahan's Jade Dagger: Stunning Jewels Up For Auction
A collection of Indian gems, jewelry and artifacts is expected to fetch more than $115 million — which would break a record set by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection.
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After A Mammoth Election In India, Prime Minister Modi Wins Another 5-Year Term
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been reelected to another five-year term. His Hindu nationalist party has won a majority of seats in parliament.
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Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins Re-Election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won re-election and his party performed well in parliamentary elections. What does his victory signal about the world's most populous democracy?
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It Appears India's Prime Minister Is Poised For Election Win
Votes are being counted in India after elections that lasted six weeks. Early results show a landslide for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatijya Janata Party.
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Bollywood Films Accused Of Propaganda Ahead Of India Elections
As Indians vote in national elections, a slew of Bollywood films celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi — prompting allegations of propaganda. One Modi biopic was banned until after polls close.
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India Proposes Controversial Bill Making Religion A Criteria for Refugee Citizenship
India wants to grant citizenship to refugees from nearby countries — unless they're Muslim. Critics say making religion a criteria for citizenship violates India's secular character.
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How India's RSS Fuels Hindu Nationalism
Founded in 1925, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, runs scout camps and charities. A profile of the paramilitary group which draws comparisons to Europe's far-right.
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Yoga Guru Creates Retail Empire Amid Wave Of Hindu Nationalism
A barefoot, bearded yoga guru is behind a booming retail empire in India. Baba Ramdev sells Ayurveda, wellness products based on Hindu healing. It's all the rage amid a wave of Hindu nationalism.