The Rice Bowl

India's motivation problem: From the Kumbh Mela to the Jaipur Foot

The World Bank sees reason for hope in the 'pop-up megacity' built for the Kumbh Mela. Here's why it just confirms my despair.

India's motivation problem: From the Kumbh Mela to the Jaipur Foot

India's hanging judge: President lays foundation for flurry of executions

India's hanging judge: President lays foundation for flurry of executions

Like? Unfriend? Message? Delhi street kids pose as NYU students on Facebook

Like? Unfriend? Message? Delhi street kids pose as NYU students on Facebook

Inside Baseball: Why Nandy's mistake matters

Inside Baseball: Why Nandy's mistake matters

Pakistan: Coup likely averted with fresh election date, opposition backing

Pakistan: Coup likely averted with fresh election date, opposition backing

India: Is the justice system broken?

Rampant human rights violations, dismal conviction rates, skyrocketing crime, and nearly 400,000 inmates in prison--only a third of whom have actually been convicted. Justice, Indian style.

India: Is the justice system broken?

India's rape protests reflect disenchantment with democracy

Indians feel betrayed by a democratic system that has entrenched extortion of its citizens, argues Prem Shankar Jha

India's rape protests reflect disenchantment with democracy

India: Has Mediocracy already convicted Delhi gang rape 5?

India's high-profile gang rape case has parallels with New York's Central Park jogger case

India: Has Mediocracy already convicted Delhi gang rape 5?

India: Why "vested interests" might not be so bad

Lifting India's ludicrously low limits on campaign finance could drum rapists out of politics, argues India's business press

India: Why "vested interests" might not be so bad

Delhi gears up for renewed protests after gang rape victim succumbs to injuries

Anger mounts over government's decision to send victim to Singapore for treatment, and police barricades designed to limit protests.

Delhi gears up for renewed protests after gang rape victim succumbs to injuries

India: Can rape protests be the beginning of broad social change?

India's angry reaction to the gang rape of a 23-year-old physical therapist in New Delhi could strengthen various movements for social justice.

India: Can rape protests be the beginning of broad social change?

India: Narendra Modi is nothing to fear

By winning a third consecutive term as Gujarat's chief minister, the controversial Narendra Modi has boosted his chances to become the BJP's candidate for prime minister. Here's why you needn't worry.

India: Narendra Modi is nothing to fear

India: Playboy unveils Bunny sari as nation rages against rape

Playboy is betting that sheer saris will be enough to stave off protests. Don't count on it.

India: Playboy unveils Bunny sari as nation rages against rape

India objects to US bid to grant Pakistan's spy agency immunity in Mumbai attacks case

India has expressed "extreme disappointment" with a US move to grant Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency immunity in a civil suit seeking damages for the November 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai.

India objects to US bid to grant Pakistan's spy agency immunity in Mumbai attacks case

India: Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh tops 2012 Youtube views

Parental Advisory for Hindi speakers.

India: Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh tops 2012 Youtube views