Topic: Andhra Pradesh

Passenger train collides with freight train in India

At least 25 people died in a collision between two trains in India. Seventy survived. India has one of the largest railway networks in the world.

Sai Baba: In modern India, traditional guru still has powerful influence

The passing of Indian guru Sai Baba spurred an outpouring from millions of devotees. While gurus often draw from Hindu traditions, the 'godman' phenomenon also reflects the spiritual needs of modern, middle-class India.

India's $5 billion microfinance industry faces backlash over profits

The role of profit-driven companies in India's microfinance industry is raising concerns about its social mission.

In India, warnings of a microfinance bubble

Lending to the poor has proved so profitable in India that microfinance institutions saw their loan portfolio jump from $252 million to $2.5 billion in two years, raising fears of a subprime-like microfinance bubble.

Deadly Cyclone Laila slams into India, causing mudslides and power outages

Cyclone Laila, a powerful storm that hit India on Thursday, has resulted in the deaths of 23 people and caused mudslides and power outages.

Fifteen dead as southeastern India is slammed by powerful Cyclone Laila

The powerful Cyclone Laila hit southeastern India, bringing heavy rains and strong winds

Varudu movie reviews give few details on Bollywood's newest epic

Bollywood film 'Varudu' releases across the US today. But Varudu movie reviews are scant on information, and the production company has kept a lid on details.

New India state Telangana may fuel other statehood movements

The central government in India announced Wednesday it would move to create a new state, Telangana, within the state Andhra Pradesh. Telangana is likely to serve as a precedent for other statehood movements.

Telangana State: India's newest state?

India will create Telangana, its 29th state, ending advocates' decades-old quest for a linguistically distinct state.

India prepares new assault on its 'biggest threat'

India has sent 20,000 more troops to eastern states where a Maoist Naxalite insurgency is gaining strength. Some analysts question whether India has the breadth and strength for an escalated campaign.

Crashed helicopter of popular Indian politician found

Influential state chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy had disappeared Wednesday while flying over a thick jungle area believed to be controlled by Maoist rebels.

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In India, new rat trap boosts low-caste tribe

The new device has enabled the Irula people to quadruple their daily catch. Once ridiculed, they're now called 'saviors' by farmers.