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What India must do to have a modern power grid
Scott Tong Jul 31, 2012
India needs many more generating plants to keep up with exploding demand for electricity, but the distribution system is so corrupt that investors are reluctant to put money in new plants.
Power problems persist across India
Rahul Tandon Jul 31, 2012
In India, 600 million people lost power this morning. It's the second major blackout there in just two days.
India experiences massive power outages
Rahul Tandon Jul 31, 2012
Today blackouts in northern India spread to the eastern states, affecting half of the country's 1.2 billion people. Many office buildings are running on generators; More than a hundred trains were stranded in the summertime heat.
Indian factory experiences dangerous worker riots
Jeff Horwich Jul 20, 2012
Employee riots at India's largest car-maker -- Maruti -- have burned down part of the factory, shut down the plant and killed a human resources manager.
Chinese exports help boost economy over India
Christopher Werth Jul 18, 2012
It wasn't long ago that many thought India's growth rates could surpass those of its long-time rival, China. But China retains the upper hand in that relationship, thanks in part to its exports.
Cheers: A beer for dogs
Kai Ryssdal Jun 20, 2012
Apparently, you can now have a pint with man's best friend.
Indian slum becomes hot property
Christopher Werth Jun 5, 2012
In Mumbai, the square-mile area known as Dharavi has a million residents and myriad small businesses, but authorities plan to redevelop the slum.
Dunkin’ Donuts sets up shop in India
Bob Moon May 8, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts launches a flagship outlet in New Delhi, with a full snack menu strategy. It aims to get a jump on Starbucks in India.
Facing water shortages, Indian farmers dig in
Jon Miller May 8, 2012
Fast-growing India is pumping itself dry. For the "water man," the solutions will come from the grassroots.
For India's rickshaw drivers, English pays off
Mara Zepeda Apr 27, 2012
Meet an entrepreneurial rickshaw driver in India who really knows how to talk to tourists.
