World Service News programmes will covering a range of different issues, from India's economic impact to the changing face of marriage in India.

Assignment: Sarah Wang takes a look at India through Chinese eyes

The Interview
1. The BBC's Mike Williams interviews Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram
Listen to programme (26 mins)

2. Bollywood star Anupam Kher

See also the "Debate" section on the left-hand side for interactive programmes, such as World Have Your Say, "India Rising" for the flagship documentary series and "Science" for a programme about climate change in India.