India – Page 9

India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi

Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.

By Alex Travelli Hari Kumar and Showkat Nanda

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Motel 6 Is Sold to Oyo, an Indian Hotel Company Expanding in the U.S.

A roadside chain for more than 50 years, Motel 6 was owned by Blackstone, the private equity giant. Oyo will pay $525 million in an all-cash deal.

By John Koblin

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘This Quiet, Handsome Cowboy Would Never Notice’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

By Brian Rea

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India Has Become the Watch Industry’s Next Big Prize

Experts say that, given the rising wealth and a pending cut in customs duties, it won’t be long before the country ranks among the top export markets.

By Atul Loke for The New York Times