India
India bus crash kills at least 44
At least 44 people died when a passenger bus fell into a river in India's northern mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh.
Young visionaries and the future of fashion
If you want to know what the future of fashion looks like it pays to keep an eye on emerging designers who create without boundaries. Sonia Sly meets emerging designers from around the world to find… Audio
Jadeja puts India on top in 4th test
Ravindra Jadeja shone with bat and ball to put India in a commanding position to secure a series-clinching victory over Australia in the fourth cricket test.
Two sacred Indian rivers get 'living human' status
After New Zealand's move to give the Whanganui River legal personhood, India has given the Ganges and Yamuna the status of "living human entities".
19 aborted female foetuses found near Indian hospital
The grisly discovery proves that illegal female foeticide still goes on in India, says a campaigner.
India fight back in second Test
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shared an unbroken fifth-wicket stand to keep alive India's hopes of a series-levelling win over Australia in the second test in Bengaluru.
Tech news: Facebook TV and India's space race
This week Facebook gets into the TV business, and India launches 104 satellites in a single mission. It's a new world record and announces the country as a serious player in the commercial space race.
…Collecting the stories of Kolkata sex workers
Pip Rea works for Freeset - a fair-trade business which employs women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade. Audio, Gallery
Indian student deported as remaining eight given lifeline
Eight of the nine Indian students trying to stay in New Zealand have been told if they leave voluntarily they can reapply for a student visa, but one who was arrested has already left. Video, Audio
Indian cricketers now 19 Tests unbeaten
Spinners Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja helped India to a 208-run win over Bangladesh on the fifth day of their one-off cricket test at Hyderabad.
Another double ton for Kohli
Virat Kohli smashed his fourth double century, and Wriddhiman Saha struck his second test ton to help India tighten their grip against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.
Nights' Overseas - India
Bangalore based author and journalist Shoba Narayan reports on a recently banned bull festival and the battle between traditional culture and animal rights. Plus, how the most cash-dependent country… Audio
India train crash kills dozens
Nine train coaches and the engine left the tracks in a deadly crash in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officials say.
On safari in India
Lynn Freeman heads out on safari in central and north-western India, joining the hundreds of thousands of people who hope to see rare one-horned rhinos, leopards and especially tigers in the wild. Video, Audio, Gallery
Gandhi jandals sold on Amazon cause anger in India
Jandals bearing the face of one of India's most revered figures - Mahatma Gandhi - have been removed from sale on Amazon after they caused anger in India. The row...
At least 19 in Ganges boat accident
A boat capsizing during a kite festival in the Ganges River in India has killed at least 19 people.
Leh and Ladarkh, Northern India
India is a land of contrasts. In most parts of this vast country, you can't escape the heat, but head way up north, to Ladarkh, and you're in Himalayan territory. Audio, Gallery
Fury over India flag doormats for sale on Amazon
India's foreign minister threatens to rescind visas for Amazon staff over "insulting" doormats.
Akl teen assaulted on overseas school trip - reports
An Auckland 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while trying on a dress in Varanasi, reports an Indian newspaper.
Ashwin named Cricketer of the Year
The Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been named the ICC Cricketer of the Year.