India
William Dalrymple- the anarchic rise of the East India Company
Across a 30 year writing career, Scottish historian, broadcaster and critic William Dalrymple has been preoccupied with the history and culture of India. It's the country he now calls home for half… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White - swine fever outbreak
The African Swine Fever outbreak has been decimating pig populations across Asia this year and has really started to cause major headaches for the government in Beijing. Population control is making… Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Kashmir: idyllic scenery and constant terror
Kashmir is a region of snow capped mountains and idyllic landscapes - as well as barbed wire and army round-ups. Tension has risen again as India moves in on the nation's autonomy. Audio
Kashmir: idyllic scenery and constant terror
Kashmir is a region of snow capped mountains and idyllic landscapes - as well as barbed wire and army round-ups. Tension has risen again as India moves in on the nation's autonomy.
AudioIndia-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir ramp up
Waikato University professor Al Gillespie joins the panel to explain exactly what's going on in Kashmir, and whether an equitable solution is possible. Audio
Calling Home: Dr Kaaren Mathias in Uttarakhand, India
Dr Kaaren Mathias is medical doctor who's been living in India since 2006. She's working in community health in the Northern Indian province of Uttarakhand. Audio, Gallery
Watch: India launches second Moon mission
India's second lunar mission, aiming to land on the Moon's south pole after being slingshotted with no manual control out of Earth's orbit, has launched successfully. Video
Designing a dream city: Nice Try!
Nice Try! is a 7-part series looking at the elusive idea of utopia- a perfect society or place- and how this concept's been interpreted at various points in history, from Hitler's plans for Berlin, to… Audio
Delight, surprise as Black Caps make it into World Cup final
The Black Caps miraculous comeback win against India early this morning was a surprise to fans on both sides. Our reporter Nicholas Pointon was on the streets of Christchurch to talk those who stayed… Audio
Black Caps boilover: India beaten, NZ into World Cup final
Many New Zealand fans stayed up overnight to watch the thrilling 18 run win in Manchester - and it was well worth it, with the Black Caps beating India to reach their second consecutive final. Sports… Video, Audio
Today's sports news - What you need to know
In today's sports news - All Blacks discards to turn out for NZ Maori, NSW snatch victory and Kiwi through to Wimbledon semi-final.
India cruise into semi-finals
India sailed into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and eliminated opponents Bangladesh after a 28-run victory over their neighbours in Birmingham. Video
India suffer first loss, Black Caps still in limbo
A spirited England ended India's unbeaten run in the Cricket World Cup with a 31-run victory in a high-scoring group match to boost their semi-final prospects. Video
Arundhati Roy on writing and politics
Indian author Arundhati Roy is a vocal critic of Hindu-nationalism and recently re-elected prime minister Narendra Modi, who she says was re-elected after an "orgy of nationalism." Roy who catapulted… Audio
Krishna joins Indian club
Roy Krishna has signed a one-year deal with Indian football side ATK, the former Wellington Phoenix star tweeted today.
Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India
Seven people have died after inhaling toxic fumes whilst cleaning a hotel sewer in western India, according to local police.
Army rations: The Intersection's 'War and Peas'
Feeding an army during wartime's always been a huge logistical challenge. And those challenges were magnified for the Indian army in the Second World War. From an Indian podcast called 'The… Audio
Fake plane hijacker hoped girlfriend would move in with him
An Indian man who planted a fake hijacking letter to sabotage an airline so his stewardess girlfriend would move in with him has been jailed for life.
Summer of pain could help Australians in Cup
Australia could reap the rewards from their toughest home summer in decades as they prepare for Sunday's heavyweight Cricket World Cup clash with India.