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Tinku Ray


Obama wraps up India visit

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President Obama spent the last day of his visit to India in the capital Delhi. It was a very busy schedule of bilateral talks and the highlight of the visit was a strong speech to a joint session of the Indian parliament. It’s been a fruitful visit for the President with trade deals worth billions of dollars tied up which would create thousands of jobs in the US. The BBC’s Tinku Ray has been following events in Delhi. Download MP3
Video: The significance of President Obama’s trip

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India’s job market attracts Americans

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Americans are moving to India for job opportunities. Reporter Tinku Ray speaks to two workers who made the recent move. Download MP3

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Mumbai remembers

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mumbai-candles150Ceremonies are being held in Mumbai to mark the first anniversary of a series of devastating terrorist attacks. Police have paraded in the Indian city, a memorial has been inaugurated and a candle-lit prayer service held.The attacks, which began on November 26, 2008 left 174 people dead, including nine gunmen. Marco Werman talks with correspondent Tinku Ray, who is in Mumbai for the commemoration. Download MP3


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India’s Maoist insurgency

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indiamaoistrebels150India is preparing to strike at Maoist rebels. The 40-year-long Maoist insurgency has claimed more than 600 lives just this year. The BBC’s Tinku Ray traveled to a village in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It used to be under Maoist control but the government has taken it back. Download MP3

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