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India rape documentary leads to activists arrest

A young activist has been arrested after screening a documentary on rape in India.

Dr Vandana Shiva: “Women are the first in the line of defence of the earth”

For Dr Vandana Shiva, women are the first in the line of defence of the earth, as she examined in her first book Staying Alive.

Invitation to India

In all its chaotic, colourful glory, India is a polarising travel destination. Taj&Beyond’s luxurious lodges provide a haven for weary travellers in search of not just splendour and spirituality, but a little pampering.

Diwali: India’s festival of lights

Hindu devotees around the world celebrate colourful Diwali, the festival of lights.

Leopard rescued from a well in India

A young leopard is pulled out of a well in India’s western province of Maharashtra, and then darts back into the jungle, raising fears among villagers.

Surf’s Up

From a luxurious resort in Mexico to a rustic retreat in India, these surf schools will have you riding the waves in no time.

Womanifesto

Women’s rights activists in India have called for a gender-sensitive agenda ahead of this year’s general elections.

India marks polio-free milestone

Sustained and widespread immunisation has helped India to mark three years since its last reported case of polio.

Indian women’s group hopes to cap gold given at weddings

One Indian woman’s group hopes to cap the amount of gold given at weddings and ease the financial burden on families.

Charles and Camilla mark Remembrance Day in India

Britain’s Prince Charles and wife Camilla met with World War II veterans in India. Take a look at what else the royal couple have been upto during their visit.

Tattoo helps reunite Indian family with lost son

An Indian policeman, lost at aged 6, has been reunited with his family thanks to a tattoo.

Cyclone Phailin hits India

Cyclone Phailin powered its way inland over eastern India this week leaving a swathe of destruction, the worst in more than a decade.

Surrogacy in India

Rising demand from abroad for Indian surrogate mothers has made “surrogacy tourism”into a billion dollar industry.

Protests in India over gang rape of photojournalist

Politicians call for social awareness as well as adequate security measures for women following the gang rape of a young photojournalist in Mumbai.

Vegetarian Samosas

This vegetable curry is the perfect meat-free mid-week meal for the cool-weather months.

Interview: Salman Rushdie

Acclaimed British Indian author Salman Rushdie opens up about the film adaptation of his Booker Prize winning novel, Midnight’s Children.

Homeless In New Dehli

As homeless struggle in India, Amnesty International warns that inaction on human rights makes world increasingly dangerous place for migrants.

Made in Asia

We take a look in pictures at the, until now, faceless workers at the heart of Asia’s notoriously dangerous garment industry. Marred by several tragedies that have claimed hundreds of lives in recent months, the often-overlooked textile industry in Asia has come under international scrutiny.

Double trouble

A small northern Indian village has put itself on the map thank’s to its large population of twins. Interestingly, the twin phenomena affects both humans and animals alike…

Getting to school at all costs

These students battle the elements and war zones, climb mountains, cross rivers and dangerous bridges so that they can attend school. Watch as they defy the odds all in the name of education.

Gallery: Holi – The Festival of Colours

Heralding the beginning of Spring, Holi, also known as the festival of colours, takes place in India and Nepal. Scroll through our vivid gallery of celebration shots.

Overloaded transport

Ken Duncan joins World Vision campaign

Ken Duncan has been described as one of Australia’s iconic image makers. In 2010 he joined World Vision on powerful a trip to India and discovered he could use his passion for photography to help make a difference to the lives of others.

Aboriginal DNA suggests missing Indian link

Research into the origins of Australia’s indigenous population has revealed an unexpected genetic relationship to their South Asian neighbours.

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