
Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
2023-11-21 11:54

Fewer cousins marrying in Bradford's Pakistani community
Cousin marriage has dropped among the city's Pakistani community - with a few possible reasons.
2023-11-18 08:45

Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
2023-11-14 20:53

China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies.
2023-11-12 07:24

Qatar sentences eight Indians to death
Reports say eight Indian men who worked in Qatar have been sentenced to death on spying charges.
2023-10-27 11:47

Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal
Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.
2023-10-27 07:15

The unending pain of India's sanitation workers
Workers from low-caste communities endure stigma and hazards as they clean sewers and septic tanks.
2023-10-26 06:54

Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:46

S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister
India stopped issuing visas to Canadians in September as tensions escalated between the two countries.
2023-10-23 14:21

Sikkim India floods: 'I was holding mum's hand but the water separated us'
The Indian state of Sikkim is still reeling from destruction caused by deadly flash floods on 4 October.
2023-10-19 05:23

How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
2023-10-18 12:47

Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 20:18