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The pregnant child caught in a media storm

An image depicting child abuse

The case of a 10-year-old left pregnant after rape has shocked India and seen the family hounded.

  • 7 August 2017
  • From the section India

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The turmoil and legacy of India’s hasty partition

A timeline of independence, dividing lines drawn in haste and the devastating violence that followed.

  • 4 August 2017
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Partition: Back to the village my dad fled

Binita’s father had to flee when his family’s home was attacked. Now she wants to find the people who helped him escape.

  • 7 August 2017
  • From the section Magazine

Peace-loving boxer offers belt to rival

  • 6 August 2017
  • From the section India

Fake wheelchair user smuggles gold

  • 6 August 2017
  • From the section Asia

Why you could soon be missing your cup of Darjeeling tea

  • 5 August 2017
  • From the section India

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Friends divided

How India's partition separated four friends

  • 4 August 2017
  • From the section India

Phantom barbers

'Mysterious' hair thieves striking fear in India

  • 3 August 2017
  • From the section India

'Neither reign nor govern'

What is India's president actually for?

Soutik Biswas India correspondent
  • 2 August 2017
  • From the section India

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Women who don't use their husband's name

  • 28 July 2017
  • From the section Magazine

Partition at 70

The turmoil, trauma - and legacy

  • 27 July 2017
  • From the section Asia

The 'untouchable'

Dalit US subway worker memoir makes waves

  • 25 July 2017
  • From the section India

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Why you could soon be missing your cup of Darjeeling tea

The legendary tea is facing its worst crisis in 150 years because of local political agitation.

5 August 2017
Soutik Biswas India correspondent

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