India’s ‘godmen’: How a rigid caste system has created a new kind of deity
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The son of Asia's richest man holds the year's most extravagant wedding
MUMBAI, India (AP) -- The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire's staggering wealth and rising clout.
Popular Indian reality show kicks up a polygamy storm
NEW DELHI -- An influential Muslim YouTuber's inclusion on the popular streaming reality show "Bigg Boss," the Indian version of the U.K.'s "Big Brother," has triggered a nationwide debate on polygamy, an arrangement by which one spouse has multiple mates.
In Pictures: India’s EV market gaining momentum
NEW DELHI -- In the smoggy capital city of New Delhi, there is an increasing number of green-plated cars on the roads. These are electric vehicles and even outside of Delhi, they are gaining popularity.
China blasts U.S. over Tibet dispute bill, vows to defend interests
(Reuters) -- China expressed strong opposition on Saturday to a U.S. law signed by President Joe Biden that presses Beijing to resolve a dispute over Tibet's demands for greater autonomy, vowing to "firmly defend" its interests.
Indian company under investigation for alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of employees
A scandal involving a company that allegedly promised jobs to young women to lure them into captivity and sexual abuse has caused widespread outrage in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
Northern India bus crash kills 18
Collision in Uttar Pradesh state occurred when the bus heading to New Delhi slammed into the back of a tanker carrying milk.
