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Rebecca Byerly

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In India, a Hindu nationalist rebuilds image with Muslim votes

By Rebecca Byerly | 12/21/12

Hindu nationalist leader Narendra Modi secured his fourth term as chief minister of India's Gujarat state, despite his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, in which some 1,000 Muslims were killed.

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India: Bring on the Wal-Mart greeters

By Rebecca Byerly | 09/18/12

The Indian government has loosened restrictions on foreign investment in retail, paving the way for Wal-Mart to open retail stores here.

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India's big power blackout: Why coal hasn't been a savior

By Rebecca Byerly | 08/01/12

Some 600 million people lost electricity across India this week. The country relies on coal, which is neither helpful with peak power shortages, nor is regulated enough.

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Delhi tackles air pollution with more auto rickshaws

By Rebecca Byerly | 06/15/12

India’s three-wheeled auto rickshaws are much cleaner than cars and are part of Delhi’s new efforts to clear the air.

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Pakistan's president visits India, but distrust runs deep

By Rebecca Byerly, Christian Science Monitor | 04/10/12

In a rare exchange, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met in New Delhi over the weekend.

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Why India is trying to expand trade with Iran

By Rebecca Byerly, Christian Science Monitor | 03/30/12

India is building new trade ties in Iran, saying the country is its path to building the influence it needs in Central Asia and Afghanistan.

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India's economy loses its luster

By Rebecca Byerly, Christian Science Monitor | 02/15/12

A series of key government reforms have stalled while an anticorruption campaign has created uncertainty.

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Deadly fire prompts review of India's booming hospitals

By Rebecca Byerly | 12/13/11
A hospital fire that killed more than 90 people in India last week is raising concerns about safety procedures in the country's rapidly-expanding hospital system. Friday's fire swept through AMRI, a 180-bed, state-of-the-art facility with a reputa