Mexico and India

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world. Presented by Pascale Harter. In this edition:

A tale of a man and three women

On Sunday, Mexicans will elect a new president. Many are predicting a return to power for the once-immovable and aptly-named Instititional Revolutionary Party or PRI. The campaign so far has been both lavish and bitter. But for our correspondent Will Grant, it’s been overshadowed by two things: drug-related violence and - bizarrely - hairdos...

Life amid the ruins

Should ancient archaeological sites be carefully preserved, or actually lived in? Or overrun with visitors – but only if they arrive by tour bus with an all-inclusive ticket?

In the settlement of Hampi in Karnataka state, once the centre of a huge Hindu empire, the question is very much an open one. The central government of India has made its choice and sent in the bulldozers to evict squatters and tourist-traps.

But local people trying to make a living aren't enthused by plans to 'smarten up' the site. Anthony Denselow’s been hearing from some of them - and began by getting a haircut.