India
Mumbai building collapse kills 22
A derelict building has collapsed after torrential rains this week, killing at least 22 people and trapping others, police and fire officials say.
Widespread damage from South Asia flooding
The death toll from flooding in India, Bangladesh and Nepail stands well over 1000, and growing, while rescue workers struggle to access some areas. Colette Luke has this report. Video, Audio
Devastating floods in Asia
More than 1,200 people have died from severe flooding in India, Nepal and Bangladesh and millions have been forced from their homes. Audio
William Dalrymple - The Koh-I-Noor diamond
William Dalrymple was born and raised in Scotland and educated at Ampleforth and Trinity College, Cambridge.In 1986, while still at college, he set off to follow on foot the outward route of Marco… Audio
The unlikely friendship of Victoria and Abdul
The new film Victoria & Abdul tells the story of Queen Victoria's close 13-year friendship with a young Muslim clerk she called ‘the Munshi’. Journalist Shrabani Basu first brought the 100 year old… Video, Audio, Gallery
Miranda Harcourt: poo, placentae and ashes
Actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt talks about taking a back seat to her three children, working with international talent and a pouch of ashes that has special significance. Audio
Sweeping history under the rug
Audrey Truschke wrote a biography of Aurangzeb, the major Mughal king who fought Shivaji. And in accordance with legal advice, she had to alter some parts of the Indian edition. She's on the show to… Audio
Indian businesses 'sell' jobs for visas to students
Indian business owners are charging foreign students $20,000 or more for jobs that will get them work visas or residence, Immigration New Zealand documents show.
Educators cut ties with 'old boys network' Indian student recruiters
Some private tertiary institutions have stopped working with three men suspected of controlling a large part of the Indian student market.
Private institutions cut ties with Indian student recruitment cartel
Some private tertiary institutions are cutting ties with three men believed to be controlling a large part of the multi-million dollar Indian student market. Audio
'Old boys' network' suspected in Indian student market
Immigration officials are worried three men are controlling much of the multi-million-dollar market through a network of agents, documents show.
Rising heat could make parts of South Asia uninhabitable by 2100 -study
Millions of people living in South Asia face a deadly threat from heat and humidity driven by global warming, according to a new study.
Nights' Overseas - India
Bangalore based author and journalist Shoba Narayan from the second-most populated nation of the world, India. Audio
Secrecy around Indian tiger deaths cause alarm
Wildlife activists have accused Indian authorities of a culture of secrecy around steadily rising tiger deaths.
Indian Prime Minister visits Israel for first time
Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. The diplomatic correspondent for the Ha'aertz newspaper in Tel Aviv, Barak Ravid, has been covering the trip. Audio
Indian woman attacked with acid for fifth time
A woman who survived an alleged gang-rape has been attacked with acid for the fifth time.
Kumble steps down as India coach
Anil Kumble has stepped down as India cricket coach after falling out with skipper Virat Kohli.
Sri Lanka upset India at Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka chased down 322 runs to upset India by seven wickets at the Oval and throw Champions Trophy Group B wide open.
Fiji and India strengthen co-operation
India and Fiji have signed an agreement to strengthen defence and security ties.
India – cow ambulances and the solar boom
A new private ambulance service has launched in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh... but this one's not for people, it's for cows. Plus, as solar power prices fall to a record low, India is… Audio
