I flew economy on Air India's old Boeing 777-300ER for 15 hours. The broken seat, light, and TV made for a rough journey.

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Air India economy cabin.
My Air India flight from Delhi to Newark was rough, thanks to the broken seat, broken USB port, and broken seatback TV.

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Police in India shoot tear gas at farmers protesting for better crop prices

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Police in India fired rounds of tear gas at farmers protesting government policies. The farmers are pressuring the government to honor its promise to double their income and waive loans.

India is the surprise winner amid China's economic chaos and investor exodus

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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India's moment has arrived — but many hurdles remain

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets crowds of supporters during a roadshow in support of state elections on March 04, 2022 in Varanasi, India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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A pigeon detained for 8 months on suspicion of spying for China has finally been set free

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The pigeon was detained in Mumbai on suspicion of being a spy bird.
The pigeon was detained in Mumbai on suspicion of being a spy bird.

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I toured Air India's new Airbus A350 — which it hopes will compete with elite competitors like Emirates and Qatar. See inside.

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The author standing in front of the Air India A350.
Air India unveiled its brand new A350 in January at the Wings Airshow in Hyderabad.

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A tech CEO died after falling 20 feet to the stage at a company event when a cable snapped

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Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, India.
The incident occurred at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, India.

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Passenger locked in a tiny plane bathroom claims he was tossed around and suffered injuries as it landed, report says

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A photo showing a plane bathroom.

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Almost half of the world's population will vote in a national election this year. These are 9 elections to watch.

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This year more than 40% of the world's population is expected to vote.
This year more than 40% of the world's population is expected to vote.

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The Red Sea attacks appear to be hurting traders and suppliers across the globe — but Russia's oil trade with India is still booming

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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