TravelIndia's Kumbh Mela and Magh Mela festivalsThousands gather to take an icy dip in the Ganges River during festivals aimed at cleansing sin.13 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldGanges braced for 60 million bathing pilgrimsAuthorities have urged people to avoid dirtying the Ganges - India's most sacred river, yet one of its most heavily polluted.12 Jan 10:17 PM
WorldThree-year case of hiccups finally solvedMusician finds relief after undergoing life-threatening surgery to remove a brain tumour, which doctors believe had been causing the problem.11 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldTaliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of woodTaliban fighters have developed a deadly new generation of their most lethal weapon, the improvised explosive device, or IED, which is almost undetectable because it has no metal or electronic parts, military experts said last week.10 Jan 10:39 PM
WorldGere backs vegetarian zone at site of enlightenmentRichard Gere has thrown his support behind a plan to transform the site of Buddha's enlightenment into a vegetarian zone to spread the message of peace.08 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandWrecked boat's crew fight onThe NZ anti-whaling vessel half-destroyed when it and a Japanese whaling harpoon ship collided is too damaged to be salvaged.07 Jan 03:00 PM
Media and marketingSky buys rights to Commonwealth GamesSky Television confirmed today that it has bought TVNZ's broadcast rights for this year's Commonwealth Games in India05 Jan 09:23 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
