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"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.
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.
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.
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.
The World's Marco Werman introduces us to "Miles from India," a musical collaboration between jazz musicians from the United States and India that was inspired by the music of the late Miles Davis.
In today's Geo Quiz -- we asked for the name of the sea that lies between the Korean peninsula and the islands of Japan. The answer depends on whom you ask. The Sea of Japan is the internationally recognized name, but Koreans prefer the East Sea or the East Sea of Korea. Any of those serve as the answer to our quiz.
Anchor Ken Bader speaks with Mumbai reporter Nikhil Dixit about the attacks in Mumbai, India, today. Dozens of people were killed when gunmen opened fire at several locations in the city, including hotels and other places popular with foreign tourists.
Chaos and confusion in Mumbai has made it difficult to get solid information about the attackers. A previously unknown militant group has claimed responsibility. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
The attacks in Mumbai are part of a larger pattern of terrorist incidents in India. And yet there remains a perception of India as a place of spirituality.
Indian-Pakistani relations have been relatively smooth lately. But things just got more complicated with the Mumbai attacks. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
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Arts, Culture & Media
Miles Davis and India
The World
April 23, 2008
The World's Marco Werman introduces us to "Miles from India," a musical collaboration between jazz musicians from the United States and India that was inspired by the music of the late Miles Davis.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
May 07, 2008
In today's Geo Quiz -- we asked for the name of the sea that lies between the Korean peninsula and the islands of Japan. The answer depends on whom you ask. The Sea of Japan is the internationally recognized name, but Koreans prefer the East Sea or the East Sea of Korea. Any of those serve as the answer to our quiz.
Business, Economics and Jobs
India's financial turmoil
The World
September 18, 2008
The BBC's Mumbai correspondent Zubair Ahmed has the latest on what's happening in India's financial markets.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
The World
September 25, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us about a new release by the Bombay Dub Orchestra. The recordings took place in India and were mixed in London.
Conflict & Justice
Mumbai attacks
The World
November 26, 2008
Anchor Ken Bader speaks with Mumbai reporter Nikhil Dixit about the attacks in Mumbai, India, today. Dozens of people were killed when gunmen opened fire at several locations in the city, including hotels and other places popular with foreign tourists.
Global Politics
Pakistan and India
The World
November 27, 2008
The World's Aaron Schachter takes a look at how the terrorist attacks in Mumbai could raise tensions between India and Pakistan.
Conflict & Justice
Voices from Mumbai
The World
November 27, 2008
We hear firsthand accounts from people caught in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Conflict & Justice
Mumbai report
The World
November 27, 2008
Chaos and confusion in Mumbai has made it difficult to get solid information about the attackers. A previously unknown militant group has claimed responsibility. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Arts, Culture & Media
Mumbai background interview
The World
November 27, 2008
The attacks in Mumbai are part of a larger pattern of terrorist incidents in India. And yet there remains a perception of India as a place of spirituality.
Global Politics
India-Pakistan relations after attack
The World
November 28, 2008
Indian-Pakistani relations have been relatively smooth lately. But things just got more complicated with the Mumbai attacks. The World's Matthew Bell reports.