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What's next for India's Communist Party?
The distrust of the Communist Party, once a powerhouse in parts of India, could signal a major change in Indian politics. Here's what its leaders plan to do to keep their old mission alive.
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Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
How much should the government intervene in the economy of a free society? Sylvia Nasar traces a century of debate.
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Difference Maker Marc Gold travels Asia paying it forward through little acts of kindness
'Shoestring philanthropist' Gold pairs tiny but powerful donations with acts of kindness
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Groupon India launch: online marketer attempts to reach offline nation
Groupon launched in India last week. While opportunity here appears vast, only 1 percent of Indians have the fast Internet connection that Groupon India will likely target.
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Why India offers tepid response to Burma's release of Suu Kyi
In its relationship with Burma (Myanmar), India is caught between its commitment to principles of democracy and its desire to counter China's rising power in the region.
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How Mother Teresa's work spurred growth of 'voluntourism'
Mother Teresa's Nobel Prize winning mission in India has prompted many people to work short missions and 'voluntourism' into their lives.
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India train crash: Another Maoist attack?
A train crash Monday killed more than 60 people in West Bengal, India, home of Maoist insurgents known as Naxilites. Authorities say it's too soon to say if it was sabotage.
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Reader recommendation: Sea of Poppies
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Third suspected Maoist attack on India train kills 65
Rebel Maoists in eastern India are suspected of causing a passenger train to derail and collide with an oncoming freight train in West Bengal Friday. It would be their third deadly attack in two months, signaling the insurgency's growing momentum.
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Global warming as peacemaker? Disputed island disappears under rising sea.
Rising sea levels have submerged an island claimed by both India and Bangladesh. Global warming appears to have buried the dispute.
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The Power of Half
A well-to-do American family downsizes and gives almost a million dollars to charity.
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New Moon opening night: In India, a teen's online petition brings series to the big screen
New Moon opening night is Dec. 4 in India. The first movie, which Ritisha Mishra petitioned for, opens Nov. 20.
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India listens after a child bride says 'I won't.'
The girl's courage has prompted India, where nearly half of all females wed before age 18, to consider the consequences of marrying young.
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For laid-off IBM workers, a job in India?
An IBM program offers some incentive to relocate. Americans who have migrated overseas find less pay – but a good lifestyle.
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Sea of Poppies
An absorbing tale of the motley crew assembled aboard a British trading ship.
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A cab conundrum in Calcutta
In India, an unusual disagreement between a taxi driver and passenger.
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Kashmir border skirmishes raise India-Pakistan tensions
Pakistani forces allegedly shelled an Indian military post Wednesday, prompting renewed emphasis on peace talks.
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Indian government survives no-confidence vote
Its controversial deal to import US nuclear technology and fuel can now go ahead.
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Fabulous foliage
Plants with colorful leaves liven up the yard - but watch out for purple!
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Going ‘green’ has Willets Point seeing red
Long-neglected area of New York City slated to become ecofriendly development; locals feel ignored.
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India: discontent, poverty fueling Naxalite rebels
A government-appointed committee says violence by the Maoist insurgency is growing and urges the government to talk with rebels.
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Bengalis replanted in American soil
Jhumpa Lahiri offers a new collection of short stories
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Bengalis replanted in American soil
Jhumpa Lahiri offers a new collection of short stories.
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Convicted Indian spy given one-month reprieve on execution in Pakistan
President Musharraf's reprieve may signal warming relations between the two former British colonies.
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India claims success against Maoist rebels
Indian officials search for Naxalites responsible for Friday's attack amid skepticism about rebel group's threat.
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