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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: The Culture War Over Pigeon Feeding in Mumbai
Description: This year authorities in Mumbai, India banned feeding pigeons in public spaces over health concerns. That might seem like a minor civic act but the backlash has been huge. We go to Mumbai to understand the controversy that touches not just on public health but also caste dynamics and religious duty.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy