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Is 'Love Jihad' A Real Phenomenon In India?

Welcome to the growing phenomenon of forcibly converting Hindu girls to Islam through marriage.

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Rape protest in Delhi, India (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Indian Politicians Play Dangerous Game With Shocking Rape Comments

“As long as the earth exists, there will be rape" is the latest political quote blaming everyone for rape but the perpetrators themselves.

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B.K.S. Iyengar (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Saying Goodbye to a Yoga Icon: How B.K.S. Iyengar Launched a Wellness Revolution

The man credited with bringing yoga to the Western world has passed away at 95.

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Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite totally wants to have a glass of wine with us (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

This Week in Pantsuit Politics: Why We Love Lithuania's Karate Black Belt President

Plus: What happened with Hills this week—and why even in politics, it pays to be beautiful.

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Lisa Hepps: Bhangra Dancer

Spotted: at Oakland's First Fridays Festival 

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3 Horrifying Cases of Global Women's Rights Abuses—And How You Can Take Action for Change

This week, misogynistic injustices in India, Sudan and Pakistan caused outcry. Here's what you need to know, and how you can help fight back.

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Weird+Wonderful+WTF: Pi Day! Two-Headed Baby! 'Wikipedian' is Totally a Real Harvard Job!

We scout out the day's weirdest news so you don't have to.

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Indian Sculpture Garden Offers Spritual Enlightenment, Haunts Your Dreams

India—the land of Buddha, karma, meditation, and all kinds of Western infatuation.

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