Rama Lakshmi
Staff Writer

Rama Lakshmi has been with The Washington Post’s India bureau since April 1990. A museum studies graduate, she has worked with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Missouri History Museum.

Latest by Rama Lakshmi

India raises gas price sharply

India raises gas price sharply

Controversial move, intended to stem falling currency, seen as likely problem for Singh’s government.

India’s illegal sand mining fuels boom but ravages rivers

India’s illegal sand mining fuels boom but ravages rivers

The damaging practice raises question of whether the country can pursue headlong economic growth without destroying its environment.

Multiple controversies mar image of Indian Premier League cricket

Multiple controversies mar image of  Indian Premier League cricket

League known for bling, Bollywood and billionaires struggles with bribes, drunken brawls and molestations.

India to buy less oil from Iran

India to buy less oil from Iran

Reduction in crude oil imports could help India avoid U.S. sanctions set to take effect next month.