Category Archives: Culture

Will the Elderly Bring Down India?

MUMBAI, India — Maqbool Beg has been driving a rickshaw for 42 years. Now, at the age of 62, his children have grown, his beard has turned white, his teeth are red from years of chewing betel nut. And he suffers from high blood pressure. But he keeps on driving. He needs the money. Thanks […]

Hanna Ingber Win India: The Cheerleader Who Went Too Far

MUMBAI, India — A beautiful blonde South African cheerleader came to India, dazzled cricket fans with her glamorous looks and fancy moves, and partied with the players after games. But then, and here was her fatal flaw, she blogged about it. The Indian Premier League (IPL) reportedly fired the young woman, Gabriella Pasqualotto, and sent […]