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India’s Family Planning Still Relies Mainly on Female Sterilization
As India surpasses China to become the world’s most populous nation, attention is on its family planning programs, which place the onus on women and rely heavily on female sterilization. Demographers are urging more engagement with men and a shift to temporary contraceptive methods.
India Loses Its Sense of Humor
After attacks on artistic freedom, stand-up comedians in India are treading carefully around topics like religion and politics. In recent years, many have come under fire, with several shows canceled amid threats from the Hindu right wing.