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Climate change sends India's apple farmers up the Himalayas
Apples in the Himalayan foothills are seeing the worst effects of climate change already, according to farmers. Orchards are shifting upland as winters shorten.
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10 surprises about tomorrow's job marketIn sharp contrast to today's tepid job growth, employment will pick up later this decade and feature some unusual twists – from the rise of sales jobs to the dearth of 'green' ones. Here's a guide to help navigate it.
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Women beat 'rape politician' in India, strip his shirt off (+video)
Women beat 'rape politician': Angry over an alleged rape by the local leader of the ruling Congress party, men and women beat the politician before police took him in custody. The incident took place as women in India protest the gang-rape last month that left a woman dead.
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Authorities formally charge five men in India gang rape case (+video)
The rape and murder charges were filed against the five men in a new Indian court, specially set up to handle crimes against women.
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Geography of joy? Where the world's happiest people live.
Seven of the world's 10 countries with the most upbeat attitudes are in Latin America, says a new Gallop survey. Panama is No. 1 on the list. People in 148 nations were asked: Were they well-rested, had they been treated with respect, smiled or laughed a lot, learned or did something interesting and felt feelings of enjoyment the previous day.
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Massive India blackout leaves 370 million hot and bothered
India's worst blackout in a decade shut down businesses Monday, halted trains, and left 370 million people without air conditioning or light.
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Indian soldiers patrol Assam state following deadly riots
Over 30 people have been killed in ethnic clashes between tribesmen and Muslims that started over the weekend in the northeast part of the country.
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First-ever video of snow leopard moms and cubs in Mongolia
Usually secretive snow leopard moms and cubs revealed in first-ever video in Mongolia.
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In remote China, plant hunters seek clues to climate change
Studying how flowers adapt to global warming in remote China helps scientists consistently demonstrate climate change, say botanists.
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Change Agent Loosecubes supports mobile workers of the future
Loosecubes office-sharing site aims to go beyond listing places freelancers and other mobile workers can set up shop to connecting them with people who have shared interests.
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Change Agent From hazelnut trees to Foxconn, corporate responsibility is growing
Mountain Hazelnut Venture is planting trees, paying fair wages, and supplying customers in a triple win for corporate social responsibility.
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The Man Within My Head
Travel writer Pico Iyer examines his own obsession with famed English novelist and fellow globetrotter Graham Greene.
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Reader recommendation: Radio Shangri-La
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Move over Disney, King of Bhutan marries Jetsun Pema – a commoner (video)
The king of Bhutan married commoner Jetsun Pema in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony today, captivating the entire country.
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The Tibetan exile story, caught on tape
An organization in India has recorded thousands of oral histories from Tibetan exiles dispersed around the world in hopes of preventing Tibetan culture from fading away.
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Quest for perfect photo op sends Hong Kong's betrothed couples abroad
In Hong Kong, the perfect pre-wedding photo is key, and concern about having the same backdrop as friends has sent couples overseas in their quest for a unique photo.
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Homegrown superstars hold special appeal in Bhutan
Bhutan's version of American Idol, called "Druk Superstar," stands out for being a locally produced program in a country whose airwaves are dominated by regional productions.
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A helpline for northeastern Indians dogged by harassment
Northeastern Indian migrants who flock to the country's cities to escape fighting and seek economic opportunities are the target of discrimination and harassment.
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Somerville, Mass., aims to boost happiness. Can it?
Forget GDP, say a growing number of cities and nations. Instead, they're measuring happiness and hope to increase it.
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Dalai Lama set to resign. What role will he play then?
The Dalai Lama announced Thursday that he is relinquishing his political leadership of the Tibetan exile movement. But how much will the move actually change his role? Here’s an explanation of his past roles and the structure of the Tibetan government in exile.
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Radio Shangri-La
A journalist in midlife crisis decamps to Bhutan to see if she can find contentment in the ‘happiest place on earth.’
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What to read? 3 intriguing memoirs for early 2011
From Shangri-La to Brooklyn, here are three promising memoirs due for release in the early months of 2011.
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Corrupt countries: Iraq, Afghanistan among most corrupt
Corrupt countries index says Somalia is worst. Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand are least corrupt countries.
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Himalayan climate change threatens regional stability. Can India help?
As the devastating floods in Pakistan showed, atmospheric pollutants are disturbing the Himalayan region's weather patterns – and local economies. But India has a pivotal opportunity to cut 'black carbon' emissions and minimize the damage.
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