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More Asia: South & Central

India’s sacred groves are home to forest god shrines – and endangered species

Modi’s approach to welfare earns him votes, but does it help India?

As world’s biggest election nears, defections hurt India’s anti-Modi alliance

In Pakistan, arrest of popular journalist poses fresh threat to vibrant media landscape

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India’s Modi enacts faith-based citizenship law in run-up to election

Meet the young rebels fighting against Myanmar’s junta

Amid post-election chaos, new government takes shape in Pakistan

In India, what wreaks more havoc than floods and heat? Lightning.

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Indian farmers demand guaranteed crop prices. Why Modi may listen.

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Nepal’s sacred deities, long hidden overseas, make their way home