Renault board to decide on Fiat Chrysler merger talks
A merger could be a real opportunity for Renault, but Nissan would be forced to review their relationship.
Pulling power at the polls
Indian voters looking for change in ruling party, writes Adam Plowright
Bachelors in battle for leadership
Tea seller’s son versus political dynasty heir in India’s elections, writes Adam Plowright
US, India reach deal to end feud
The US and India have ended a month-long feud over a diplomat who was charged in New York for visa fraud.
India’s polio success tainted by sad legacy
On Monday, India will mark three years since its last polio case, leaving it on the cusp of being declared free of the ancient scourge.
Retro revival: Café racers are back!
Motorcycle manufacturers are riding a wave of swinging 60s nostalgia.
India begins countdown to Mars launch
New Delhi is seeking to make a statement of its technological prowess by becoming the first Asian power to reach the Red Planet.
‘Toxic bomb’ ticks on Maldives rubbish island
The Maldives offers a view of azure seas and coral-fringed islands, but billowing smoke in the distance reveals an environmental calamity.
Porn star roped into rape debate
As anger rises amid a slew of sex crimes in India, Sunny Leone responds to calls for her imprisonment.
India faces shame over crash victims
The plight of a desperate father whose cries for help were ignored by motorists has sparked some serious soul-searching in India.
India a ‘laggard in internet revolution’
Eric Schmidt highlighted the relatively small proportion of Indians who have online access - an estimated 150 million out of 1. 2 billion.
Pilgrims flock to Ganges for world’s biggest festival
The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million Hindus gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters.
Pilgrims flock to the Ganges
Ash-covered holy men are leading scores of Indian pilgrims to the Ganges in Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela festival.
Delhi rape spurs restrictions
“They are tightening the reins on girls, that they should not go out, they should not travel alone, or be seen talking to boys. ”
Attacked blogger flees threat
Fearful for his future safety, Ismail Rasheed who nearly died in an attack outside his home has fled Maldives.
Israel embassy staff targeted in Delhi, Tbilisi
Two people have been injured in central Delhi when an Israel embassy car exploded in a ball of fire.
Polio-free year gives hope for eradicating scourge
India has marked a year since its last new case of polio, a major milestone in a country once considered the epicentre of the disease.
Mystery surrounds Sonia’s health
Since the shock announcement that Sonia Gandhi was to undergo surgery, barely a word has leaked out about her health.
Mumbai gunman appeals sentence
The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks has asked for his death sentence to be overturned.
India swoons over Khar
Pakistan's new 34-year-old female foreign minister - Hina Rabbani Khar - has won instant fans in India.