Omkar Khandekar
Stories
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Trump dashes hopes of a trade deal with India by Aug. 1, announcing 25% tariffs
President Trump said he would pose an additional penalty on India for its trade relations with Russia, which Trump is trying to pressure over its war with Ukraine.
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Age didn't kill India's beloved centenarian marathon runner. A speeding car did.
Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh was 114 years old when he was killed in a hit-and-run.
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The Dalai Lama turns 90 amid reaction to succession announcement
The Dalai Lama turns 90 on Sunday and celebrates his birthday amid reaction to his recent announcement that he, not China, will choose his successor.
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The Dalai Lama's succession
As Dalai Lama turns 90, he says he will not be the last spiritual leader of Tibet's Buddhists — there will be a successor.
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How the Indian media's falsehoods impacted lives during its fighting with Pakistan
In India, sensationalist TV news coverage of fighting between India and Pakistan reveals the polarization of the country's media.
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Students from India react to visa restrictions at U.S. educational institutions
Students from India make up the largest share of foreign students in the United States. But student visa restrictions have many reconsidering their dreams of an American education.
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Nepal holds first-ever monkey census to understand scope of primate-related problems
For years, people across Nepal have complained of monkeys stealing food from their properties. Now, the government is holding its first-ever monkey census to understand exactly how bad the problem is.
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Indians still pray at 'visa temples' after the U.S. deported migrants in chains
Hindu temples offer prayers for a path to the U.S. But some in India were stunned by the way the U.S. deported Indians despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship with President Trump.
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Despite a ceasefire, families in Kashmir wonder if their homes are safe
Families who live in Kashmir were shaken by some of the worst fighting in decades between India and Pakistan. They wonder if they'll be safe with a ceasefire in place.
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Amazon India workers say they're overworked and mistreated during a brutal heat wave
Amazon India says it ensures breaks and worker safety, but workers tell NPR they're pressured not to stop for water or to use the toilet, especially while processing same-day orders.
