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Page last updated at 23:16 GMT, Tuesday, 14 October 2008 00:16 UK

Roshni is severely malnourished
Hunger in India states 'alarming'
Hunger levels are "alarming" in 12 Indian states with Madhya Pradesh being comparable to Ethiopia and Chad, a report says.
Malnutrition getting worse
Agencies fear prices and drought
Cost of food facts

Masked Taleban militants pose for a photographer in Wardak province, September 2008 Afghan violence 'worst in years'
Attacks on troops, civilians and aid workers in Afghanistan are at their highest level for six years, according to the UN.

Aravind Adiga Indian novelist wins Booker
Aravind Adiga wins the UK's prestigious Man Booker Prize for 2008 with his debut novel The White Tiger.

FEATURES, NEWS, ANALYSIS
Bangle seller Minority festival
Roller coasters and prayers for Pakistan's Hindus
Ashok Khosla Fresh eyes
Indian specialist takes on leading conservation role
Both sides used tanks to fire at the enemy In pictures
Rare photos of the 1965 war between India and Pakistan

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