/tags/india India en-US Copyright Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:01:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-24/namaste-trump-indias-modi-welcomes-u-s-leader-with-an-epic-party "America loves India, America respects India, and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people," President Trump told a cheering crowd in a huge cricket stadium. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:01:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-24/namaste-trump-indias-modi-welcomes-u-s-leader-with-an-epic-party Colin Dwyer, Lauren Frayer, Sushmita Pathak, Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-01-05/truck-stop-caters-to-growing-number-of-immigrant-drivers The number of long-haul truckers in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, and many are immigrants. Some truck stops are adapting to provide drivers a taste of home while on the road. Sun, 05 Jan 2020 12:59:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-05/truck-stop-caters-to-growing-number-of-immigrant-drivers Laura Benshoff /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-11/india-passes-controversial-citizenship-bill-that-would-exclude-muslims The legislation would fast-track citizenship for scores of other immigrants living in the country. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:44:55 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-11/india-passes-controversial-citizenship-bill-that-would-exclude-muslims Sam Gringlas /news-partners/2019-12-04/india-just-passed-a-trans-rights-bill-why-are-trans-activists-protesting-it The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:42:08 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-04/india-just-passed-a-trans-rights-bill-why-are-trans-activists-protesting-it Sushmita Pathak /news-partners/npr-news/2019-10-03/pakistan-wants-you-to-know-most-pink-himalayan-salt-doesnt-come-from-india The salt has become trendy in the U.S. But Pakistan hasn't benefited much economically from that popularity. Now, Pakistan's government wants to trademark the salt and cash in. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:00:26 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-10-03/pakistan-wants-you-to-know-most-pink-himalayan-salt-doesnt-come-from-india Diaa Hadid, Abdul Sattar /news-partners/2018-09-06/indias-supreme-court-strikes-down-ban-on-gay-sex The landmark decision overturns a long-standing provision in the country's penal code that dates back to British colonial rule and outlawed all anal and oral sex. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:04:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-09-06/indias-supreme-court-strikes-down-ban-on-gay-sex Laurel Wamsley, Scott Neuman, Sushmita Pathak, Furkan Latif Khan /news-partners/2018-08-11/another-kiki-challenge-video-from-india-earns-2-million-views-and-3-arrests The police came after the guys who made the video because of their dangerous stunts. The courts gave them what some folks think is a highly appropriate punishment. Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:00:56 GMT /news-partners/2018-08-11/another-kiki-challenge-video-from-india-earns-2-million-views-and-3-arrests Kamala Thiagarajan /news-partners/2017-04-14/on-a-hot-day-indians-love-to-sip-a-spicy-soda-thats-a-bit-funky-too Masala soda comes in many flavors. It's usually sold by street vendors and small shop owners. Indians love this drink so much, that big soda companies are now selling it, too. Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:32:00 GMT /news-partners/2017-04-14/on-a-hot-day-indians-love-to-sip-a-spicy-soda-thats-a-bit-funky-too Leena Trivedi-Grenier /news/2017-04-12/ice-cream-with-a-sprinkle-of-india-from-an-immigrant-in-columbus Sitting within an unassuming strip mall in north Columbus, Mardi Gras looks like just another ice cream store. Inside, the chilled glass countertop is filled with the typical flavors - mint chocolate chip, butter pecan and strawberry ice cream. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT /news/2017-04-12/ice-cream-with-a-sprinkle-of-india-from-an-immigrant-in-columbus Esther Honig