NewsAsiaChinaIndiaPakistan's push in Iran war diplomacy - is India sidelined?Delhi is abuzz as Pakistan plays Iran go-between. Is India being sidelined in a shifting US-Iran equation?11 hrs agoWorldBillion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge censusThe two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.1 day agoAsiaIndia restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving foodThe royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.5 days agoAsiaIn photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian stateEndosulfan, a toxic pesticide, was used liberally in Kerala's Kasargod district in the 1980s and 1990s.6 days agoAsiaIndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEOThe announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.1 day agoAsia'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return homeThe crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began.1 day agoWorldEducated and employed but still struggling: India's middle class under strainOnce aspirational, India's middle class today are finding fewer avenues for their ambition.4 days agoAsiaFeaturesThe 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignoreAt 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boostIndian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.Fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipmentsAnalysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives BollywoodDhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.South Korea to Sri Lanka: How the Iran war impacts you if you live in AsiaAsia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.WatchVideo shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politicianSenior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in techThe BBC's Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum.Watch: Singles pray to a goddess for love in BangkokA Lakshmi goddess shrine in Bangkok has become a place where young people come to pray for love and well-being.Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in IndiaThousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fireIndia Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.Latest updates11 hrs agoPakistan's push in Iran war diplomacy - is India sidelined?Delhi is abuzz as Pakistan plays Iran go-between. Is India being sidelined in a shifting US-Iran equation?11 hrs ago1 day agoIndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEOThe announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.1 day ago1 day ago'Felt close to death': Indian seafarers detained in Iran return homeThe crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began.1 day ago1 day agoBillion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge censusThe two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.1 day ago2 days agoSouth Korea to Sri Lanka: How the Iran war impacts you if you live in AsiaAsia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.2 days ago4 days agoEducated and employed but still struggling: India's middle class under strainOnce aspirational, India's middle class today are finding fewer avenues for their ambition.4 days ago5 days agoIndia restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving foodThe royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.5 days ago6 days agoIn photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian stateEndosulfan, a toxic pesticide, was used liberally in Kerala's Kasargod district in the 1980s and 1990s.6 days ago6 days agoIn modern India, kites vanish from the skiesRecent heatwaves and a number of deaths due to illegal kite strings have seen many abandoning the once popular pastime.6 days ago...