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Pakistan Gives India 'Most Favored Nation' Trade Status
November 2, 2011 The move is being viewed as a positive first step toward the possible normalization of diplomatic relations between the two nuclear rivals.
The Two-Way
Officials Blame Terrorists For Mumbai Explosions
July 13, 2011 Mumbai is on high alert after three explosions were reported in high-traffic sections of India's business capital, striking in the early evening. According to the AP, the city's Police Control Room says that all three blasts took place in a crowded markets and busy areas.
The Two-Way
India's Supreme Court Takes Steps To Protect $22 Billion Treasure
July 6, 2011 As for whether the last underground vault will be opened, some say the "curse of the cobra" means it shouldn't be.
Planet Money
Yoga Guru Arrives In Private Jet. Finance Minister Rushes To Meet Him.
June 13, 2011 A popular guru has been protesting corruption in India. Indian officials aren't happy about it.
The Two-Way
M.F. Husain, The 'Picasso Of India,' Died In Exile
June 10, 2011 The celebrated artist, who also directed films, left his native country in 2006 because of threats on this life. His nude paintings of Hindu gods had angered some. He died Thursday in London, at the age of 95.
Planet Money
Why Paying Bribes Should Be Legal
March 31, 2011 Paying bribes should be legal — but accepting them should be illegal, an Indian economist argues. That would give people who are forced to pay bribes an incentive to blow the whistle on corrupt officials.
The Two-Way
'Cricket Diplomacy': Even Saddened Pakistani Fans See Some Good
March 30, 2011 Though deeply disappointed that Pakistan's cricket team lost to India today in their semifinal World Cup match, some fans were also struck by the potential meaning of the match between the two archrivals.
It's All Politics
Obama To Skip Indian Temple; Aides Fear Muslim-ish Images
October 20, 2010 Obama's aides fear photos and videos of him in a head cover would make him look Muslim. A baseball cap would be unacceptable and a fedora probably wouldn't work either. Perhaps the president should try one of those American flag head wraps.
The Two-Way
Indian Court Splits Holy Site Between Muslims and Hindus
September 30, 2010 Indian court splits holy site between Hindus and Muslims. The site in Ayodhya, India sparked violence in 1992 when Hindu militants razed a mosque sparking clashes that killed thousands.
The Two-Way
BlackBerry Maker Agrees To Let India Snoop On Its Network
August 30, 2010 BlackBerry maker RIM agreed to give India a way to snoop inside its encrypted messages. India says it needs this ability to fight terrorism. Meanwhile, Google and Skype are next.
Planet Money
Yoga Wars! India Blocks Patents On Poses
August 23, 2010 The Indian government has recruited scholars and yogis in a quest to keep yoga in the public domain.
The Two-Way
Does Pakistan Really Rank Extremist Threat Higher Than India?
August 20, 2010 Does Pakistan Really Rank Extremist Threat Higher Than India?
Planet Money
Cheap Labor: U.S. Competes With India For Call Center Jobs
August 18, 2010 A big outsourcing company that does lots of work in India is looking to staff up in the U.S., where call center workers can now be hired on the cheap
The Two-Way
BlackBerry Crackdown Starts In Arab Gulf States
August 2, 2010 The UAE government has announced it will start blocking BlackBerry data service in October because it apparently can't break the devices' encryption. The UAE says BlackBerrys represent a security risk to the "social, judicial and national security" since they use encryption software that makes it impossible for security officials to snoop on messages.
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India, Pakistan To Ratchet Down Aggressive Border Ceremony
July 22, 2010 Goose-stepping display at Wagah crossing a symbol of mutual animosity.
