There is a long way to go, but the rape and death of Nirbhaya has sparked a sea change in India, writes Shoma Chaudhury

Manmohan Singh was sworn in as India's prime minister for the second time in New Delhi today.

Voting for the fifth and final phase of parliamentary elections in India began today.

British Chancellor Gordon Brown today said institutions like the Group of Eight leading nations, the UN and the International Monetary Fund must reform to reflect a “new world order” in the global economy.

IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato today welcomed the passage of reforms giving a bigger voice to four emerging economies, but warned that members face daunting challenges in keeping global growth on track.