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In India, the challenge of building 50,000 colleges

To become an economic powerhouse, India needs to educate as many as 100 million young people over the next 10 years – something never done before.
World's most dangerous locales for women: Why is India so high on the list?

A new study ranked Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan as more dangerous for women than Somalia. Rights activists say they're encouraged by an emerging public awareness of problems women face.
Allahabad High Court issues Ayodhya verdict, dividing religious site

The Allahabad High Court in India today announced the Ayodhya verdict, dividing a religious site disputed between Muslims and Hindus.
India's 2010 census considers taboo question: What's your caste?

India abolished caste divisions decades ago, and now uses quotas to help bottom-caste members get jobs and education. Updating caste data in the 2010 census could help refine the quotas, but critics see it as a regressive step.
In India, Student hazing grows violent

Efforts to end increasingly violent 'ragging' at universities are spurred by an accidental death.
Terrorism & Security
Clinton's India trip could net new defense pact

The deal would allow the US to sell India sophisticated military technology, and comes amid US efforts to boost ties with India.
New Delhi cleanup sends in the Beggar Raid Teams

To transform itself into a 'world-class city,' India's capital is locking up panhandlers.