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Does Obama understand his biggest foreign-policy challenge? Does Obama understand his biggest foreign-policy challenge?
The president-elect wants to work with the Pakistani government to "stamp out" terror. It's not nearly that simple.
By Juan Cole Dec 12, 2008
Thrill ride through a "maximum city" Thrill ride through a "maximum city"
Danny Boyle talks about shooting his Dickensian quiz-show saga "Slumdog Millionaire" on the streets of Mumbai (a podcast and interview).
By Andrew O'Hehir Nov 12, 2008
India's all-important Obama endorsement India's all-important Obama endorsement
A financial newspaper backs the Democrat, from 11000 kilometers away
By Andrew Leonard Nov 3, 2008
"Sea of Poppies" "Sea of Poppies"
"Sea of Poppies," set in Calcutta, is a swashbuckling saga full of sadists, weaklings and tyrants -- and, thankfully, there are two more volumes to come.
By Laura Miller Oct 14, 2008
Have curry spices, will travel Have curry spices, will travel
Aficionados of Indian cuisine in the United Kingdom can relax -- the government is heeding the belly growls of the people
By Andrew Leonard Sep 9, 2008
A condom ringtone to die for A condom ringtone to die for
It was the best of all prophylactic public service campaigns. It was the worst of all prophylactic public service campaigns
By Andrew Leonard Sep 5, 2008
Indie film's new, globalized realism Indie film's new, globalized realism
Do low-budget American films like "The Pool" (made in Hindi) and "August Evening" (made in Spanish) signal a new wave of cultural exploration, or just hipster tourism?
By Andrew O'Hehir Sep 4, 2008
Indian superheroes take a fall Indian superheroes take a fall
The latest victim of the global economic slump: "Devi/Witchblade" and "Ramayan 3392 Reloaded"
By Andrew Leonard Aug 27, 2008
Empowerment, not emasculation Empowerment, not emasculation
If India could survive Alexander, it can survive Disney. The foreign adventures of "High School Musical," continued
By Andrew Leonard Aug 20, 2008
High School Bollywood Musical High School Bollywood Musical
After marketing the gold-minting franchise in India, Disney brings it all back home.
By Andrew Leonard Aug 19, 2008
The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan
Despite Pervez Musharraf's despotism and double-dealing with U.S. enemies, George W. Bush, John McCain and the GOP embraced him to the bitter end.
By Juan Cole Aug 19, 2008
Asian athletes kick butt Asian athletes kick butt
Sports are coming on strong in a region that has traditionally favored scholarship. Example: Thailand's prodigious women weightlifters.
By John Krich Aug 13, 2008
Looking for the perfect stranger Looking for the perfect stranger
How a single, successful New York writer ended up pursuing an arranged marriage in India.
By Anita Jain Aug 12, 2008
As the U.S. media shrinks, journalists turn to India Journalist seeking paycheck? Try India
As U.S. newsrooms shrivel, India's are booming. And they're hiring, not firing reporters and editors.
By Arun Venugopal Aug 7, 2008
The subcontinental salsa king The subcontinental salsa king
Hindi pop songs plus South American rhythm plus an Intel electrical engineer equals magic
By Andrew Leonard Aug 5, 2008
Empires on the rise Empires on the rise
China and India battle for a London-based energy company pumping oil in Siberia and Kazakhstan. That's globalization, folks.
By Andrew Leonard Aug 5, 2008
From clearing crap to modeling fashion From clearing crap to modeling fashion
Former Indian sanitation workers hit a New York runway.
By Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 11, 2008
So you think you can dance, Bollywood? So you think you can dance, Bollywood?
Reality TV meets "Om Shanti Om" meets a fun time for the whole family
By Andrew Leonard Jul 10, 2008
Rich country, poor country, hot planet Rich country, poor country, hot planet
Europe's head start on fighting climate change might offer some useful hints for the masters of the global economy currently meeting in Japan.
By Andrew Leonard Jul 7, 2008
Obama's Indian electoral strategy Obama's Indian electoral strategy
His campaign mentions the passing of a revered Indian general. McCain's doesn't. How's that going to play in the swing states?
By Andrew Leonard Jul 2, 2008
Why Indian farmers lust after genetically modified eggplant Why Indian farmers lust after genetically modified eggplant
When you're going broke spraying pesticides that don't work, built-in resistance to nasty bugs starts looking mighty attractive.
By Andrew Leonard Jul 1, 2008
Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise
It took awhile, but the market finally realized there's only so much of that black gold to go around.
By Andrew Leonard Jun 26, 2008
Losing their religion, in Kerala Losing their religion, in Kerala
A fuss gets kicked up in India over a social studies textbook that supposedly promotes atheism.
By Andrew Leonard Jun 25, 2008
Peak safety matches? Peak safety matches?
In India, a rise in phosphorus prices is forcing the closure of match factories. Some Indians are blaming China, but the real culprit is global agriculture.
By Andrew Leonard Jun 23, 2008
India: Cheap gas is too expensive India: Cheap gas is too expensive
The government can no longer afford to subsidize pump prices.
By Andrew Leonard Jun 4, 2008
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