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Book Review: 'This Beautiful, Ridiculous City' captures New York in an emotional graphic memoir

Jan. 27, 2025 09:34 AM EST

Kay Sohini’s move from India to New York was an escape, rebirth and reunion all wrapped in one, leaving behind an abusive relationship and broken family to start anew in the melting-pot city that already felt like an old friend because it's where her heroes penned their most famous works. ...

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

Dec. 31, 2024 15:51 PM EST

It was a life that took him from peanut farming to the presidency. While former President Jimmy Carter ’s time in the White House only lasted one term, the decades afterward were defined by humanitarian work that affected people all around the world. Founding the Carter Center with...

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi

Dec. 28, 2024 08:35 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. The veteran leader, who was also credited...

Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh

Dec. 27, 2024 02:46 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. ...

India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92

Dec. 26, 2024 18:42 PM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical...

Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister who led economic reforms in 1990s, has died aged 92, Indian PM Modi says

Dec. 26, 2024 12:21 PM EST
NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister who led economic reforms in 1990s, has died aged 92, Indian PM Modi says.