Andrew Buncombe
The Independent's Asia Correspondent, based in Delhi.
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Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi on course to win India's Prime Ministerial elections
27 February 2014 06:49 PM
While the electoral system is notoriously hard to predict, the chief minister of Gujarat appears to be cruising towards a significant victory
Tears in Thailand: Eric Clapton cancels Bangkok concert due to concerns over its tumultuous political situation
26 February 2014 03:03 PM
Rock guitarist Eric Clapton has cancelled an upcoming concert in Bangkok because of the ongoing turmoil. The move is the latest blow to a city that is reeling from a downturn in tourism, trade and conference events.
Campaigners call for inquiry into death of British Tamil who died in Sri Lankan jail
25 February 2014 06:43 PM
Viswalingam Gopithas, who ran a small supermarket in London, was arrested in the spring of 2007 accused of trying to smuggle night vision equipment to Tamil rebels
Letter from Asia: India’s parliament has hit new low, warns its elder statesman
25 February 2014 05:48 PM
Almost every day, it seems, business is suspended because of disruptions by MPs
Pakistani air strikes kill up to 30 'militants' in North Waziristan
25 February 2014 08:02 AM
Assault reportedly triggers new wave of refugees from the region
Cross-culture love affair sparked beside Taj Mahal ends in tragedy
24 February 2014 12:35 PM
Rickshaw driver dies in 'gas explosion' after American wife stabbed to death
India's gay community scrambling after court decision recriminalises homosexuality
23 February 2014 12:00 AM
After five years of reform, homosexuals face renewed threat of jail
Burmese troops scramble to protect 50-tonne jade boulder
22 February 2014 05:51 PM
Trade in the gem is worth around 15% of the country's GDP – but the industry is mired in controversy and allegations of corruption
Ruia brothers under fire for move to delist Essar Energy
21 February 2014 12:00 AM
The backlash over the move has shone the spotlight on brothers who, despite their billionaire lifestyles, still share an office
Pakistani jets kill up to 40 'Taliban militants' in North Waziristan
20 February 2014 11:06 AM
Strike is a blow to peace talks between Nawaz Sharif's government and Taliban
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