Stories about India
Artificial Intelligence Narratives: A Global Voices Report
Our Data Narratives research delves into discourse about data and artificial intelligence in five countries: Sudan, El Salvador, India, Brazil, and Turkey.
Rising Voices: Listening to the world on its own terms
Preserving a language has multiple elements. It’s about ensuring that scripts are digitized, so that we can read and write a language online — this might include scanning and digitizing analog books, as well as designing contemporary fonts.
Global Voices Summit 2024: Where have all the bloggers gone?
Blogging has changed over time, making the online space in which people are expressing themselves more valuable than ever.
The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa
Platforms like Full Fact in the UK and Africa Check in South Africa use AI to scan political speeches, news stories, and social media posts for misinformation.
This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism
"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."
Photo essay: From royal patronage to modern artisans, Udaipur, India's rich leather legacy
As the world celebrates UNESCO's Intangible Heritage Day, it’s the moment to reflect on Udaipur’s leatherwork — a legacy deeply rooted in Rajput patronage, now preserved by artisans through traditional techniques.
Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppression
The right-wing government in the Indian state of Assam, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, has intensified its targeting of Bengali Muslims, also known as Miyas.
Photo essay: The spirit of Navratri comes alive at Chittaranjan Park, Delhi
In this photo essay, photojournalist Shivansh Srivastava captures artisans as they breathe life into sacred clay to craft idols for Navratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar.
What does data governance mean to you? Join us for an online discussion on September 30
Connected Conversations is a series of informal, virtual discussion sessions focused on the principles of collective, democratic, participatory, and deliberative data governance.
‘The Goat Life’: The film that angered the Saudis
The film's portrayal of inhumane treatment under the kafala system ignites conversations about workers' rights and systemic exploitation in the Gulf.
Citizens place blame on India as flash floods ravage Bangladesh
Bangladesh is grappling with one of its worst floods in recent times, caused by heavy rainfall and influx of water from India's Tripura state rivers.
Website blocking in India: One arrow for all
A report last updated in March 2024 by a digital rights organization observed that 55,607 websites were blocked between 2015 and 2023.
New laws, old shadows: India's criminal legislation overhaul
In August 2023, the Indian government aimed to modernize and Indianize India’s legal frameworks by moving beyond the colonial legacy and overhauling the country’s criminal laws.
Love, marriage and rebellion: Exploring feminist themes in India's Angika folk songs
Songs and tales are used by practitioners as a medium to express discontent with the status quo and to assert their individuality.
How data shapes political narratives amid the 2024 super-elections
"The age of data might seem like a modern concept, but the notion of using information for political advantage has a long history."
‘Demodification’ of India: A Nepalese perspective
Indian voters rejected BJP’s religious extremism, favouring inclusion, tolerance, and equality — an important lesson for Nepal’s political landscape.
Minority journalists are under threat in South Asia
Journalists in South Asia face threats, censorship, legal obstacles, and physical and mental challenges. Minority journalists, however, encounter extra barriers and are especially vulnerable to increased risks and difficulties.
Riots against foreign students in Kyrgystan undermine its people-to-people ties with South Asia
The Kyrgyz government reacted strongly to the incident, condemning violence, apologizing to the students, and promising that such incidents would not happen again.
Southerly winds: How Nepalis are perceiving the ongoing Indian elections
Nepal has traditionally enjoyed a syncretic blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. However, if Modi's BJP wins in Indian elections, some fear that Nepal will slide back to Hindu nationalism.
Chai? Tea? How do Indians take their tea?
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, and we consume most of what we produce.
‘D voters’ remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections
In Assam, some voters who lack proper documents to prove their Indian citizenship are labeled as 'D Voters', disenfranchised and barred from voting in the ongoing general elections.
