As India, China and Dubai become the world’s biggest markets for these stones, African countries like Angola are resisting attempts by the West to stigmatise their products as conflict diamonds
A scientist attempts to save amphibians by getting people to join his campaign
A prime minister once jailed for dissent can’t tolerate those who won’t sacrifice a park for ‘development’
Most developed countries go out of their way to promote a cycling culture, but in India, it can be a really dangerous hobby
How a 10-ft-high, kilometre-wide wave of destruction was formed
A serial killer is on the loose in Kolhapur and the police have probably arrested the wrong man
Learning from the 2009 experience, Left leaders propose a policy platform and shy away from any talk of a third front
Despite Chidambaram’s counsel, people continue to invest in gold because it makes sense to do so