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In a stark change to conventional Indian literature, chick-lit novels are gaining popularity in Indian society. As a part of the program's Next Big Thing series, author Swati Kaushal discusses her novel, which many call the first Indian chick-lit, and the necessity for this genre in Indian culture.

NPR's David Greene offers Rachel Martin analysis on how Republican presidential hopefuls are faring in Iowa.

Sharing the duties of caring for the family's 87-year-old matriarch has brought the Martin family closer together. Everyone in the multigenerational household, including the teenage kids, lends a hand. But the situation is also forcing the Harrisburg, Pa., family to think about the future in new ways.

Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa is creator of The 99, an Islamic-themed superhero comic about 99 teenagers. Each of the youngsters has their own blessed stone providing him or her with a super-power. Al-Mutawa talks about the comics, based on one of the 99 traits of Allah.

Erykah Badu opens up on Wild Card about wanting to live in a space shuttle, how music is the undertone to her life, and whether there's more to reality than we can see or touch.

Andy Martin, a Tulane University medical student who researched a rare and untreatable form of cancer with which he was diagnosed, has died at age 32. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Mark Jendrysik, a professor at the University of North Dakota, about why Donald Trump may be leaning toward Gov. Doug Burgum as a potential vice presidential pick.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, The ABCs of Democracy, and what's next for Democrats after election losses.

Five officers have been indicted over the beating death of Nichols. Four of them had been disciplined earlier by the Memphis police department for car crashes, failure to report use of force and more.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Mayor Nan Whaley about the aftermath of the mass shooting that killed nine people and hurt 27 more there early Sunday morning, and what should come from it.