Poverty – Page 8

India’s Modi, Humbled by Voters, Faces Potent Economic Struggles

With his grip on political power weakened, the Indian prime minister is confronting the same formidable challenge — how to generate hundreds of millions of jobs.

By Peter S. Goodman

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Wall Street Lands on India, Looking for Profits It Can’t Find in China

Stock markets in Mumbai have surged as big global investors hope India can become a source of growth. It won’t be so easy.

By Alex Travelli

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How Scammers Are Stealing Money From Food Stamps Recipients

Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans.

By Jessica Fu

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Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens

The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.

By Alexandra Stevenson