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South Asia correspondent @NYTimes, ex-finance editor @NYTimes. Author of Bill Gates book "Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King. " Former @WSJ deputy biz editor.

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Joined February 2009
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Young Women Joined Protests in India. The Hate Followed. nytimes.com/2026/08/16/world…

Young Women Joined Protests in India. The Hate Followed.

Widespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.

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Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March nytimes.com/2026/08/08/world…

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

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On Mohenjo-daro, from The New York Times, 1928. INDIA YIELDS CLUES TO MAN'S BEGINNING; The Vast City of Mohenjo-daro, Now Brought to Light in The Indus Valley, Flourished 3,500 Years B.C. nytimes.com/1928/04/08/archi…

INDIA YIELDS CLUES TO MAN'S BEGINNING; The Vast City of Mohenjo-daro, Now Brought to Light in The...

Feature article by Sir A Keith on excavations at Mohenjodaro: illus

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The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India nytimes.com/2026/05/28/world…

The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India

Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.

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Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office — and Justice. nytimes.com/2026/04/30/world…

Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office — and Justice.

Ratna Debnath is a candidate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, which is campaigning on women’s safety in an Indian state election.

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Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack nytimes.com/2026/03/12/world…

Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack

The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.

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At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China nytimes.com/2026/02/21/world… via @NYTimes

At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China

India is using technology as a tool of foreign policy, casting itself as a moral voice for smaller, developing countries.

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Tarique Rahman’s BNP claims victory in Bangladesh’s pivotal election after a student-led movement in 2024 toppled the regime of Sheikh Hasina. nytimes.com/live/2026/02/12/… @PreetaTweets @saifhasnat and Lam Yik Fei.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Wins Big in Pivotal Election

Tarique Rahman, the scion of a political dynasty, is set to become the prime minister. This was the first election in Bangladesh since student-led protests toppled the last government in 2024.

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.@JeffBezos, since I came to India early last summer to be the The Post's India bureau chief, one thing was abundantly clear: in India's media ecosystem very few outlets can do accountability reporting without fear of government censure. The Post is one of them. Since August, we showed the ways Indian billionaires got treated far better than others; the role of Indian conglomerates in fueling Russia's war in Ukraine; India's draconian deportation campaign of Muslims to Bangladesh and stories unpacking the breakdown in diplomatic relations between Washington and New Delhi. We in New Delhi want to keep doing our jobs so The Post readers can understand the South Asia region better — a wish we hope you share. #SaveThePost
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I hope the @washingtonpost doesn't cut international coverage. From South Asia, my team and I have reported on the India-Pakistan conflict (yes, the one Trump is obsessed with), insurgencies in the remotest villages (photo below), government overthrows, and China's growing influence in the region.
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Heat waves get all the attention, but we over overlook heat stress and its physiological impact. Women bear the brunt. Women Toiling in India's Insufferable Heat Face a Mounting Toll on Health. nytimes.com/2025/11/16/world…

Women Toiling in India’s Insufferable Heat Face Mounting Toll on Health

Prolonged exposure to hot weather can hinder people’s ability to lead safe and productive lives, experts say.

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No Country for Young People: Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home nytimes.com/2025/10/23/world…

No Country for Young People: Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home

The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.

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Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow. nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world…

Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow. (Published 2025)

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

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Strange story of a Russian woman with her two small daughters, a self proclaimed nature lover, performing yoga and meditation in a forest cave in India. With @PreetaTweets Indian Police Discover a Russian Woman Living in a Cave With Two Daughters nytimes.com/2025/07/15/world…

Indian Police Discover a Russian Woman Living in a Cave With Two Daughters (Published 2025)

Officials said she had spent years in the country seeking spirituality and living among nature. But she faces deportation after overstaying her visa.

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The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India nytimes.com/2025/06/30/world…

The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India (Published 2025)

An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.

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India and Pakistan’s Air Battle Is Over. Their Water War Has Begun. nytimes.com/2025/05/31/world…

India and Pakistan’s Air Battle Is Over. Their Water War Has Begun. (Published 2025)

Though the two neighbors declared a cease-fire this month, a crucial water-sharing treaty remains at risk.

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How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War nytimes.com/2025/05/17/world…

How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War (Published 2025)

During the conflict between India and Pakistan, even some long-trusted outlets reported unverified information and fabricated stories.

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Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi nytimes.com/2025/03/17/world…

Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi (Published 2025)

The relationship between the billionaire philanthropist and the Indian leader helps both men meet their missions. But it also papers over the erosion of rights under Mr. Modi.

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Inside India, the Sikh cause to carve out a land called Khalistan from the state of Punjab largely fizzled out decades ago. Yet the Indian government still frames the Khalistan movement as a threat to national security — for reasons more mundane but no easier to weed out. Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism. nytimes.com/2024/11/03/world…

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism. (Published 2024)

Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.

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Facing Murder Plot Accusations, India Aids U.S. but Is Stern With Canada (Published 2024)

In both cases of plans targeting Sikh separatists, suspicions of New Delhi’s involvement have arisen. That has put India in a tight diplomatic position.

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