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latest news & developmentsAfrica’s role in a multipolar world
Leveraging the competition between the US and China could present opportunities for African nations to negotiate better terms and conditions for development
Delhi schools shut indefinitely as smog worsens
On Saturday, the Delhi government had ordered schools to close for a week and banned construction work for four days
Khaya Sithole: Taken for a ride by the gig economy
Better laws can stop companies such as Uber from riding roughshod over people who do work for them but are denied employment benefits
Anarchy rules at home affairs
It is unwise to entrust our fingerprints, biographical details and legislative authority to a syndicate of delinquent government officials
Modi attacks universities
By threatening students and academics, the Indian government seeks to create a compliant nation. But it is also a push towards disaster
Delhi: The city where food breaks down divisions
Delhi’s food — from the street fare to fine dining — stirs together what the ruling party seeks to divide: people across class, religion and caste
Delhi health crisis linked to urbanisation
As the city expands, the state’s provision of infrastructure and basic services lags behind
Millions in Indian capital endure ‘eye-burning’ smog
A poisonous haze envelops New Delhi every winter, caused by vehicle fumes, industrial emissions and smoke from agricultural burning
Running in the world’s most polluted city
As part of the M&G’s series on air pollution, Simon Allison reports on his experience of living with the air in New Delhi
‘It’s a godsend’: the healthcare scheme bringing hope to India’s sick
In a country where treatment can cost two years’ wages, a new project could mean free medical care for 500 million people.
Delhi death sentences upheld over 2012 gang-rape
India’s top court on Monday upheld death sentences for three men convicted over the notorious 2012 gang-rape and murder of a young woman
Hospitals fill up in New Delhi as ‘killer’ smog continues
‘This smog is a silent killer. In the years to come, the severe effects of this polluted air in our bodies will reveal its deadly effects’
What’s PM 2.5 and why is the New Delhi smog so bad?
Enveloped by a choking shroud of toxic smog, New Delhi has declared a public health emergency as Lahore is also covered
Slum dweller moves up in the world
Geetaben Thakore led move to get 55 families rehoused in a modern apartment block.
SA author inks movie deal for ‘The Delhi Deception’
Elana Sabharwal’s at first self-published tale of betrayal and deception "The Delhi Deception" is being turned into a film.