The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.
1970-01-01 08:00
GST: New tax threatens India's booming online gaming industry
The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise
The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall
At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.
1970-01-01 08:00
Flood warning in Delhi as rains batter north India
Thousands of people living near the city's river banks have been moved to safer locations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Delhi and Himachal Pradesh: At least 15 die as heavy rains lash Indian states
Weather experts say more rains are expected in Delhi and other areas in the coming days.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biparjoy: India state on alert over 'extremely severe' cyclone
Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to hit parts of India's Gujarat state on 15 June, the weather office has said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Arikomban: How two states are struggling to contain a rice-loving elephant
Authorities attempt to find a permanent habitat for it as activists criticise its "brutal" treatment.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lancet study: More than 100 million people in India diabetic
Researchers found more Indians were living with diabetes than previously estimated.
1970-01-01 08:00
Zomato takes down controversial ad depicting Dalit character
Zomato takes down an advert that faced backlash for its depiction of a Dalit character.
1970-01-01 08:00