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Indian government sues Monsanto for biopiracy
The Indian government is suing Monsanto, charging that the biotechnology company is stealing Indian plants in order to genetically modify…
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Indian students, workers take action widespread corruption
Indian students and workers mobilizing against corruption have forced the government of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to promise action…
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The struggle in Kashmir: the national question, religion and imperialism
On Aug. 14, Indian government forces killed two people in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region. The killings were the latest in…
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Massive effort succeeds in rescuing trapped miners in China
Despite great hardship and a scenario that lacked much optimism, rescue workers saved 115 Chinese miners stranded in a flooded…
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Maoist-led guerrillas strike blow at Indian government offensive
Some 76 paramilitary troops carrying out a government offensive against tribal peoples in the mineral-rich state of Chhattisgarh in eastern…
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Neo-liberal alliance wins Indian elections
On May 13, India’s massive, multi-phase election ended with a surprisingly strong victory for the ruling Congress Party. The Congress…
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Indian students fight back against racist attacks in Australia
Thousands of Indian students have staged militant protests in the streets of Australian cities for weeks to fight back against…
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Hunger levels at 40 year high in South Asia
According to a recent Unicef report, hunger in South Asia has reached a 40-year high. Four hundred million people are…
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‘Slumdog Millionaire’ exploitation exposes cultural imperialism
The British film "Slumdog Millionaire" has been one of the year’s most talked-about movies. In addition to a highly lucrative…
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Gained weight? You’re fired!
Air India has fired ten employees for weighing too much. Following the lead of others in the business, the airline…
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