Indian doctors strike over brutal rape and murder of colleague in hospital
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states halted elective services “indefinitely” on Monday to protest the rape and murder of a young medic.
Asian news from city Kolkata
India's women rugby players scrummage for a better future
SARASWATIPUR, India -- "If it were not for rugby," says Sandhya Rai, her eyes gazing at laborers toiling in the blazing sun. "I would have been plucking tea ... maybe also married, with kids."
Why Indians are mad for momos
These tender, savoury Tibetan dumplings are a street food favourite in places like Kolkata and Delhi – just don’t forget the chutney.
Air pollution killed more than 33,000 Indians a year from 2008 to 2019: Lancet study
Smog-filled Indian cities including the capital New Delhi suffer from some of the world’s worst air pollution, choking the lungs of residents and posing a rising threat to health still being revealed by researchers.
Indian cricket board appoints Gautam Gambhir as men’s head coach
The former batter and BJP politician will take charge of the Indian team following Rahul Dravid’s decision to step away.