Sushmita Pathak
Stories
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World
Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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Education
India Sets Weight Limits On Students' Backpacks
In India, children's backpacks often weigh half their body weight. New rules limit the weight of backpacks and ban some homework to prevent damage to students' backs.
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Health
A Robot Might Take His Job — And That's Good News
Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution.
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India's #MeToo Movement, One Year On
Nearly a year after the movement exploded across the country, some activists worry that the fight against sexual harassment has stalled.
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World
Tipu Sultan's Magic Box, Shah Jahan's Jade Dagger: Stunning Jewels Up For Auction
A collection of Indian gems, jewelry and artifacts is expected to fetch more than $115 million — which would break a record set by Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection.
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World
Indian Court Convicts 6 Men In Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl
Three of the men were sentenced to life, while the other three were given five-year prison terms for their roles in the January 2018 crime that horrified the country and sparked nationwide protests.
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World
Temple Protests Partially Shut Down Southern Indian State Of Kerala
Protests erupted after two women in their 40s entered a prominent Hindu temple. They went against a centuries-old tradition that says women old enough to menstruate should not enter the temple.