Why Indian students are flocking to German universities
A student from IIT Bombay, who did not wish to be named, told DW that caste status can often be seen in students' surnames. Many Indian surnames are associated with caste background…
India: Several dead after stampede at Kumbh Mela
At least seven people have died and dozens of others have been injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious festival in India, a gathering where millions take part in rituals…
With organic cotton, India bets on textile industry’s green transition
India is the world's leading organic cotton producer, controlling 51 percent of global production. The country has set its sights on becoming a major player in the textile industry's green transition –…
Maha Kumbh Mela festival: India’s soft power on display
The Maha Kumbh Mela has got underway in northern India, with organisers expecting over 400 million visitors throughout the festival. In this week's show, we speak to India's permanent representative to UNESCO,…
India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl
Several areas in northern India including capital city New Delhi were covered in fog on Wednesday. Over 100 flights and 40 trains were delayed, and road traffic was affected.…
India: English classes bring hope to Afghans in New Delhi
A makeshift English language school is trying to fill in the educational gaps for young Afghans shut out of mainstream education in India's capital, New Delhi.…
The rise of stand-up comedy in India: Fresh talent steps up to the mic
From performing at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe, Indian stand-up comedians have made it big globally. Last year, Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to host…
How India became a methamphetamine and cocaine hub
Drug seizures by Indian authorities show a significant increase in drug smuggling and usage in the country.…
India: State funeral held for former PM Manmohan Singh
The 92-year-old Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute, had called Singh one of India's "most distinguished leaders."…
Meet India’s first female Rohingya graduate
People from Myanmar's displaced Rohingya minority are living a hard life as refugees across South Asia. But one young woman did not let that stand in her way of getting an education.…
India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
DW reflects on the life of Manmohan Singh, who rose from humble beginnings to become India's first Sikh and one of its longest-serving prime ministers. He is remembered for rescuing India from…