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Watch: These sand miners are risking drowning, all for India's building boom

Studies estimate illegal extraction of sand in India generates about $150 million a year with the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra being the main hotspots.

Reuters
Jul 22, 2017 · 05:40 pm
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    Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning

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  3. Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future

    Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future

  4. ‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege

    ‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege

  5. Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film

    Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film

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