No fewer than 19 students in India’s Telangana state are thought to have committed suicide, after failing school final examinations, officials and news reports said on Thursday. Parents and students have been protesting across the state since the results of…
India voter ‘chops off finger’ after voting for wrong party (BBC)
An Indian voter says he chopped off his index finger after realising he had voted for the “wrong” political party. Pawan Kumar says he accidentally ended up voting for the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in a video that has…
Edinburgh International Festival launches 2019 programme (Chinadaily)
Edinburgh International Festival returns for its 73rd year on August 2 – 26, 2019, bringing the best of theatre, music and dance from across the world to Scotland’s capital. The programme features 93 events, with 293 performances across 17 venues…
ZEE World premieres first original production with an African cast
MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment company has announced the exciting premiere of Mehek, the first Zee World production to star actors from the African continent. The landmark series, which was shot entirely in India, will premiere on Saturday, April 6 at…
MTV Shuga returns to Nigeria
The award-winning drama series is back in Nigeria and seeks fresh talent for the new season. Following the recent premiere of the new season of MTV Shuga Down South in South Africa and the announcement of upcoming campaigns in Cote…
Human embryo smuggling: Malaysian arrested at India airport (BBC)
Indian authorities are investigating a possible smuggling ring after discovering a live human embryo in a suitcase at Mumbai’s airport. A Malaysian national was allegedly found with the embryo in a canister concealed in his luggage on 16 March. The…
India signs $3 bn submarine deal with Russia (Guardian)
India has signed a $3 billion deal to lease a third Russian nuclear-powered submarine for 10 years, giving Delhi a boost in the Indian Ocean against arch-rivals Pakistan and China, media reports said. The deal — which according to the…
Trevor Noah sorry for India-Pakistan comments (BBC)
Comedian Trevor Noah has said he is sorry for making jokes about the sharp rise in tensions between India and Pakistan over disputed Kashmir. He said a war between the two would be “the most entertaining”, adding “it would also…
Crowds gather for Indian pilot’s release (BBC)
Crowds of Indians are gathering near a border crossing with Pakistan ahead of the release of an Indian fighter pilot captured by Pakistan. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the pilot would be released as a “peace gesture” on Friday.…
Eleven-year-old’s C-section sparks debate (BBC)
News that doctors performed a caesarean section on an 11-year-old rape victim has reignited a debate on Argentina’s abortion rules. The girl became pregnant after being raped by her grandmother’s 65-year-old partner and had requested an abortion. However, her request…
