In the last 10 years, India has become a global center for foreign companies. But worldwide economic strife may lead to shifts in outsourcing patterns.
South Asia
India’s outsourcers look to outsource
Sacred cow commune clogs Indian superhighway
Producer Ara Ayer encountered many roadblocks while reporting in India -- and captures a literal roadblock here.
U.S. examines military strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Vikram Singh, South Asia expert for the Center for a New American Security, discusses the military and political situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Filipino slums expand as population explodes
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about methods of dealing with slums in Asia, which is home to over half of the global slum population (581 million people).
Indian government shakes up “Delhi Belly” image
Mark Scheffler of GlobalPost discusses a new guide to help with food safety in the Indian capital.
Six months later, Myanmar recovering from cyclone
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the lasting impact of Cyclone Nargis, which ripped through Myanmar and killed as many as 130,000 people.
India to open medical facility in Mexico
An Indian hospital group announced plans to set up facilities in Mexico that will treat patients from the U.S.
Week in review: Talks with Iran, Russia, Pakistan
Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the week's top stories.
Holbrooke outlines approach to Afghanistan and Russia
Richard Holbrooke, assistant secretary of state, discusses the complex difficulties in Afghanistan and a newly aggressive Russia.
Obama faces economic and strategic challenges in Asia
Jamie Metzl of the Asia Society speaks about President-elect Barack Obama's challenges in China, Japan and North Korea.