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Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103?
Secrets Of Success From A 102-Year-Old Runner
Friday, September 14, 2018
Man Kaur just earned two golds in the World Masters Athletics Championship in Spain. And she didn't even start running until she was 93!
UNICEF's Good News About Child Marriage Isn't Quite As Good As It Sounds
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
A new report cites tremendous progress in bringing down rates of child marriage, especially in India. But critics raise concerns about some of the data points.
This Police Department Is A Smash Hit On Social Media
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
They're doing it with memes from Game of Thrones and The Simpsons. And by quickly responding to queries from the public.
Company In India Gives Women A Day Off If Their Period Is Painful
Thursday, July 13, 2017
It's been done before. Zambia has "mother's day." Italy is mulling a similar policy. The reaction to the news in India is mixed.
If You See Dirty Water, Don't Just Gripe. Talk To The Cloud!
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Scientists and activists in India are training citizens to collect information on water issues like contamination — and upload it so it can be used to push for change.
Do Peacocks Have Sex? Are Cows A Better National Animal Than Tigers?
Friday, June 02, 2017
These are the questions monopolizing the internet in India these days. It's all because of the unscientific comments of a retiring judge.
Watch Women Shame Men Who Pee In Public
Monday, May 29, 2017
The idea behind this viral ad is to convince men how important it is to have a toilet in the house. That's a major issue in India, where more than 500 million people are loo-less.
Fake Medical News Can Now Be Fact-Checked In India
Friday, May 12, 2017
Whatsapp is spreading bogus medical advice in India. A website called Check4Spam is debunking the claims.
'Mummy' Is Transgender: A New Commercial Is The Talk Of India
Saturday, April 15, 2017
It's a story of an orphan. And her beloved "mummy" — who is a transgender woman. The ad from Vicks has become a viral sensation.
India's Cities Have A Honking Big Noise Problem
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
They're so noisy that the Central Pollution Control Board is urging drivers not to honk needlessly — like that Uber driver who beeps along with the song on the radio.
India Bans Award-Winning Indian Film For Being Too 'Lady-Orientated'
Saturday, March 11, 2017
The movie is 'Lipstick Under My Burkha.' It won a prize at the Mumbai Film Festival — but was deemed not appropriate for Indian audiences.
Legislator Aims To Stop The Million Dollar Wedding (Or At Least Tax It)
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Wealthy families in India spend a lot on weddings. So do lower income families. A member of Parliament is proposing a bill that would tax the rich and help the poor.
Women Push Back After Mass Groping At Bangalore New Year's Event
Friday, January 06, 2017
Photos and videos show hundreds of men harassing young women. Some of them beat off the men with their shoes. And now India's women are protesting.
Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Periods
Sunday, December 11, 2016
A group of students at the Calicut Medical College wanted to get people to speak more openly about menstruation. So they launched a poetry contest.
Lollapa-LOO-za: A Toilet Day Festival And Its Host City's Toilet Options
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Let's take a grand tour of Mumbai's toilets, from deluxe to holes in the ground for squatting to ... the railroad tracks?
The Story Behind The Indian Lamp That Donald Trump Lit
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
It's called a diya. It's part of the upcoming Hindu festival of Diwali. And this year, the lamp is linked to politics in the U.S. — and in India as well.
MUSIC: Why A River's Sad But Beautiful Song Is Big On Social Media
Friday, September 30, 2016
In times of drought — like now — two neighboring states argue over rights to the Cauvery River's water. A musician wrote a song about what the river thinks of all this.
How Snapchat Became A Virtual Confessional For Sexual Assault Victims
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
A journalist wanted to tell the stories of two rape victims while protecting their identities. How would he do it?
He Used To Live On The Streets Of Mumbai. Now, His Cafe Welcomes Everyone
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Amin Sheikh's new cafe is a rarity in class-stratified India: It's open to people from all walks of life. Sheikh is a former street child, and so are many of his employees.