Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
Kairana/Chennai, India Reuters The first of India’s almost one billion voters cast ballots on Friday in the country’s multi-day election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term on the back of issues such as growth, welfare and Hindu nationalism. The vote pits Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of two […]
India’s Modi promises jobs, infrastructure if BJP wins third term
New Delhi, India Reuters Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised on Sunday to create jobs, boost infrastructure and expand welfare programmes if it wins a third term, seeking to address key voter concerns ahead of next week’s elections. The general election, which begins on 19th April, will be held in seven […]
Sight-Seeing: Is being rich bad for your soul? Yes, but not for the reason you expect
In an article first published on Religion News Service, CHARLES C CAMOSY says the rich don’t just end up making themselves unhappy. They want us to be unhappy too…
Elections to job automation: Five AI trends to look out for in 2024
From elections to climate tech, ADAM SMITH of Thomson Reuters Foundation looks at how AI could reshape the world this year…
Migration: Hunger, joblessness drive record numbers of Guatemalans to US
With few job opportunities and food harvests hit by climate change, more young Guatemalans are leaving poor farming communities in search of a better life in the United States. ANASTASIA MOLONEY, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports…
Changing landscape: As churches shrink and pastors retire, creative workarounds are redefining ministry
As older clergy get set to retire in the US, there are few younger seminarians to replace them – and few churches that can afford to pay them. ELIZABETH E EVANS reports for Religion News Service…
Stateless people: Nepal citizenship law lifeline to “hundreds of thousands” in limbo
EMMA BATHA, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how long awaited reform will give stateless people access to jobs, education and healthcare…
Migration push: Pakistan’s economic meltdown spurs more people to risk lives to reach Europe
GIBRAN NAIYYAR PESHIMAM, of Reuters, reports on the economic factors driving increasing numbers of Pakistanis to try and seek a better life…
India’s migrant millions: Caught between jobless villages and city hazards
KRISHN KAUSHIK and JOSEPH CAMPBELL, of Reuters, report…
Sudan’s exodus: Young head north to Egypt seeking a brighter future
KHALID ABDELAZIZ and NAFISA ELTAHIR, of Reuters, report on the rising number of young people who are leaving Sudan in hope of better opportunities…