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Extreme heatwaves in south and south-east Asia are a sign of things to come
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Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India
Archana Venkatesh, Clemson University The world’s largest election is currently under way in India, with more than 960 million people...
Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May
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India election: how Narendra Modi’s BJP uses and abuses religious minorities for political purposes
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