Dems Divided on India | Germany’s Coolest Music

Tensions between Democratic candidates and India could create a window for Republicans to target a community that’s largely ignored them.

India, a key strategic partner, has for decades enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington. But the growing public bonhomie between Modi and Trump and rising concerns over the Indian government’s lockdown on Kashmir are creating tensions between sections of the Democratic Party and New Delhi. And that could open a rare window for Republicans to target Indian American voters in 2020, say some leaders of the community, which has decisively leaned Democratic historically.

Max Rieger just wants to make a living, but he’s fast becoming an underground Rick Rubin.

To Max Rieger, Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails were a musical awakening. As a teenager, these artists made Rieger understand that music can trigger so many more emotions than the pop he’d heard on the radio in Esslingen am Neckar in southwestern Germany. Moreover, it planted the seed for his future career: Their albums, Rieger says, made him realize the impact of a good producer. “With Marilyn Manson, I thought two of his albums were totally awesome, but I didn’t like the others that much, and I didn’t get why — until I found out that those two were by the same producer,” he says. The producer? Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.

Today, the 26-year-old is one of Germany’s most sought-after producers, and he's touted as the country’s underground Rick Rubin.

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur will know about the temple at the Batu Caves, but likely not about its 170 climbing routes up eight gorgeous rock faces.

The Batu Caves, a collection of limestone grottoes, are a spiritual and historical mecca for many — they’re one of Malaysia's most popular tourist attractions. But what many don’t know is that, hidden close by, the area is home to eight stunning gorgeous limestone faces. And there are no crowds or revelers to compete with as you ascend.