in Asia, a seasonal wind that is crucial for the economy but is also destructive

Japanese term: a HUGE wave caused by an underground earthquake

In India, a group that defines one's occupation and social position

Hindu belief - It is the sum of good and bad actions in both past and present lives

village council, usually elders who make community decisions

A program begun in the 1960s to modernize farming in India; increased yield of crops such as wheat and rice

He led the nonviolent protests in India to gain independence from Britain

India's largest city. There is enormous wealth as well as a lot of poverty

Built as a mausoleum (tomb) in the 1600s, today it is a monument for tourists