Lost in India

Elaine Margolin / Truthdig Sep 6, 2019 In "The Twice-Born," a Pakistani-Indian journalist living in London travels back to India on a personal quest, but is unsure what he is searching for. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

VIDEO: How Rape Survivors Are Fighting Sexual Violence in India

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 26, 2015 Harrowing personal accounts of rape victims in this video highlight the work of an advocacy group demanding better policing and public awareness of sexual violence in India. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why It Is Crucial to Examine India’s Rape Epidemic Through the Lens of Caste

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jun 20, 2014 India, the world's largest democracy, has a PR problem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Dirty Air Set to Become Biggest Environmental Killer

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2012 A new report predicts urban air pollution will become the No. 1 cause of premature death in the coming decades, beating out poor sanitation and dirty drinking water to take more than 3.5 million lives per year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rising Food Prices Spark Protests in India

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2011 We're not even two full months into the new year, and protest has already become a prominent theme for 2011 in multiple nations Add India to that growing list, as climbing food costs, combined with diminished employment opportunities, drove thousands . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Warns India of Terror Threats

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2006 The U.S. Embassy has told India that it has information suggesting that terror attacks might occur in the political and economic capitals -- Delhi and Mumbai. The Indian government has yet to receive any specific information. The warning comes only a month after more than 180 people were killed when a series of bombs exploded on a commuter train in Mumbai. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )