Dinanath Batra has arm-twisted publisher Penguin India into recalling and destroying American scholar Wendy Doniger’s book, The Hindus: An Alternative History. Here’s why he has a problem with it
Thailand Was Never the Land of Smiles, Whatever the Guidebooks May Have Told You
The kingdom’s current political turmoil is not an aberration, but the norm
People of Sonora, Please Stop Naming Your Children Facebook and Circumcision
Mexican state orders an end to bizarre baby names
Should Schapelle Corby Really Be Paid $2.7 Million for an Interview?
A convicted Australian drug smuggler has been released on parole from a Balinese prison to lavish appearance fees and luxury villa accommodation. The locals aren’t impressed
Media Freedom Declined Around the World in 2013
Armed conflict accounts for the fall, as well as heavy handed interpretations of national security, says an annual study from Reporters Without Borders
Tibetan Activist-Monk Says Spain Bowed to Chinese Pressure Over Rights Law
Parliament effectively stymieing Spanish high court’s attempt to arrest former Chinese officials on genocide charges
Disturbing Stuff Happens When You Use Bing for Chinese-Language Searches
Search results for “Dalai Lama” or “June 4” direct to censored pages
U.S. to France: Je T’Adore
New poll reveals America’s love for France is back on track
The Mystery of the Bible’s Phantom Camels
A new study reignites the thorny debate over biblical accuracy
Penguin India to Recall and Destroy Renowned American Scholar’s Book on Hinduism
A reported settlement by Penguin India to recall and pulp copies of U.S. academic Wendy Doniger’s The Hindus raises questions of freedom of speech in the world’s largest democracy
More Art Found in ‘Nazi Trove’
Sixty additional pieces by Picasso, Renoir, Monet and others found among the haul at Cornelius Gurlitt’s Salzburg home.
Palestinian Official Says ‘Armed Resistance’ an Option if Peace Talks Fail
Jibril Rajoub, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority, tells TIME there may be an outbreak of violence should the current round of peace talks with Israel fail
Algerian Military Plane Crash Kills 102, Leaves 1 Survivor
Flight was reportedly carrying soldiers and their families