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Netflix's ‘Indian Matchmaking’ stirs conversation about tradition, colorism and caste

The World

July 24, 2020

The show is meant to be lighthearted and fun, but for some, it’s controversial.

The Big Fix

Global network of young people writes poems to cope with climate crisis

The World

July 09, 2020

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08/07/2020 - 3:00pm

In the last 10 years, there’s been a surge of literature about climate change, including poetry. The World’s climate solutions segment The Big Fix is featuring some young poets and their words on the topic in a series starting this week.

Top of The World

Trump suggests inviting Russia to the G-7; A global spotlight on US amid ongoing protests

The World

June 02, 2020

US President Donald Trump held a phone call with President Vladimir Putin Monday and discussed his idea that Russia should be invited to attend the next G-7 summit. And, Trump is expected to visit the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. The plans mark the second religion-theme appearance for Trump as the world watches protests across the US over the death of George Floyd. Also, the US and Saudi Arabia are holding a virtual pledging conference to raise money for aid operations in war-torn Yemen, which risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus.

COVID-19

India locks down its 1.3 billion people to halt coronavirus spread

Reuters

March 25, 2020

India ordered a 21-day lockdown of its 1.3 billion people on Tuesday to try to protect the world's second most populous country from the coronavirus spreading around the world.

Citizenship law could do 'irreversible damage' to India's secular fabric

The World

December 18, 2019

Protests against a new Indian Citizenship Amendment Act based on religion are spreading and becoming more violent. Even the Bollywood film industry, not known for taking political stances, is out in the streets.

Science & Technology

Internet 'deepfakes' threaten truth and reality

The World

June 13, 2019

"Deepfakes" are a recent technology that have raised concerns all over the internet. These digitally altered video and audio clips can be used to imitate the likeness and voice of whomever the creator chooses. Rana Ayyub is a victim of a deepfake video that was used to humiliate her.

Global Politics

Women are becoming 'electable' candidates in India — even when they don't win

GlobalPost

May 29, 2019

Historically shut out of Indian politics, women are now busting societal prejudices and gaining political power.

Arts, Culture & Media

How a Japanese girl-group empire is conquering Asian pop

The World

April 04, 2019

When the group debuted in the mid-2000s, AKB48 was more easily dismissed as a novelty act. But in recent years, the group has expanded into a bona fide musical empire — one that has spread across Asia.

Caste in America

Even with a Harvard pedigree, caste follows ‘like a shadow’

WGBH News

March 05, 2019

Suraj Yengde, part of the Dalit or "Untouchable" caste in Hinduism, rose from a segregated slum in India to a fellowship at Harvard, collecting advanced degrees along the way.

Lifestyle & Belief

In India's Dawoodi Bohra community, there's a growing debate about FGM

GlobalPost

August 02, 2018

At 7 years old, like thousands of Bohra girls before her, Masooma Ranalvi, now 51, underwent female circumcision. And, like the thousands of young girls before her, she too, was lured by women in her family with the promise of an outing to get ice cream or a special treat.

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