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Migrant workers finally getting respect in India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/06/2020
» The images of millions of Indians walking, cycling or packed into the backs of trucks, concrete mixers or goods train coaches headed back to their home towns are still fresh in everyone's memories.
'Privatisation' debate swirls around Indian Railways
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 04/11/2019
» Indian Railways, the seventh largest employer in the world, is starting to get the private sector more involved in its operations. But don't call it privatisation, says the country's railways minister.
Delhi women want more than free rides to feel safe
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 19/08/2019
» Free rides for women on Delhi Metro trains and public buses are a good move, says Purnima, a regular commuter. But the proposal by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal doesn't go far enough, she says.
Storybook success
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 15/07/2019
» Prashant Bhilare's family has seen lot of prosperity in the last over two years, and they have books to thank for it.
Kashmir calculation
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 11/03/2019
» Air strikes by India on alleged terror bases in Pakistan last month may not have hit their targets as claimed, but they have added to the pressure that was already mounting on Islamabad to deal decisively on militants operating from its soil.
Muslims decry persecution under Indian registration drive
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 03/09/2018
» Haider Ali, 29, has serious issues with a new drive to identify illegal immigrants in India.
Real estate blues
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/01/2018
» Real estate, the second largest employer in the Indian economy, has been hit badly by reforms including demonetisation, the crackdown on "black money", tax changes and new consumer-friendly regulations intended to hold developers more accountable.
Indian resistance could spell trouble for RCEP
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/01/2018
» India is moving closer to rejecting the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with a top government official declaring that the proposed 16-country agreement does not fit with the government's "Make in India" campaign.