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Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) survey of Hongkong said India, Thailand and Malaysia as the highest political and social risk among Asia-Pacific countries in 2009.
Ranking by PERC on October 28 , India get highest political and social risk score of 6.87 on a scale of 10, the main problem was the uncertainty over the outcome of general elections next year, rising communal violence and increased militant attacks. (Score of zero represents the best socio-political situation and 10 the highest risk)
While Thailand ranked the 2nd riskiest with a score of 6.28 which PERC said current political turmoil threatens to drag into 2009 and is eroding the country's key institutions.
The assessments were made using multiple criteria such as uncertainty over the outcome of general elections next year, rising communal violence and increased militant attacks of each country of Asia Pacific (overall 16 countries were assessed).
Closely followed by Malaysia, which is ranked 3rd riskiest caused mainly by struggle for political power was aggravating racial and religious tensions.
Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia were ranked most stable and low in political risk for 2009 even though their economies are likely to be hurt by the global financial crisis.
The Diwali festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence, as suggested by the Ramayana.
Here is wishing everyone a very happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year!
The world’s longest tunnel aquarium in north Thailand’s Chiang Mai city opened Sunday. The Chiang Mai Zoo’s aquarium, spread over an area of 1.6 hectare, has freshwater and ocean sections.
The aquarium, built by the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO), houses about 8,000 aquatic animals of 250 different species.
Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat presided over the opening of the aquarium.
The new 600-million-baht ($17.3 million) aquarium is expected to boost tourism in Chiang Mai, which is expected to be the venue of the the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in December.
Multiple times gunshot sound have been heard along Thai-Cambodia border at about 2.45 pm, October 15.
Foreign Minister Sompong Amornvivat urged Thai nationals in Cambodia and innocent people to leave for home immediately after sound of gunfire were heard several times, it was assumed to take place near the disputed area near the ancient Preah Vihear temple on the ThaiCambodia border in Si Sa Ket province.
It is still unclear who fired first shot but Thai officials said that the shots were fired from the Khmer side.
Meanwhile Army Commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda has instructed Thai troops along the border with Cambodia to be on high alert and to retaliate if attacked.
However, there are no immediate reports of damages or casualties from the clash which is the second time clash since October 1.
Exhibitors from India are among those from 20 countries participating in a global gem show taking place in Dubai.Over 100 exhibitors from the coloured stones industry have gathered here for the International Gem Show Dubai 2008 that started Monday.
The three-day exhibition, under the patronage of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), is being organised by the International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA) and supported by the Middle East GemBureau.
“We are very pleased with the response received for this gem show which underlines Dubai’s position as a new global hub for the trade of cut and rough coloured gemstones,” Gaiti Rabbani, executive director of the Coloured Stones and Pearls Division at DMCC, said while addressing the conference on its opening day.
Karthik Rajaram was found dead in his Porter Ranch home along with his wife, mother-in-law and 3 sons. Rajaram's wife, Subasari a bookkeeper at a pharmacy, 39, Indra Ramasesham, 69, dead in a downstairs bedroom. His wife and three sons ; Krishna, 19, a sophomore at UCLA majoring in business economics was a Fulbright Scholar and Honor student at UCLA. ; Ganesha, 12; and Arjuna, 7, all were named after Indian gods.
The Rajarams had lived in the Sorrento neighborhood of Porter Ranch for several years in a 2,800-square-foot rented house, and their landlord were another Indian couple and they stayed the Rajarams family always paid rent on time.
The 45 year old, shot five members of his family before turning the gun on himself. Rajaram , who held an MBA in finance, was a hard-driving businessman and worked at one time for major accounting firms, such as Price Waterhouse, but has been unemployed for some time. In 2003 and 2004, he worked for Greg Robinson, an entrepreneur and founder of several companies, at Azur Partners LLC, a management consulting agency.
On September 16,2008, Ranjaram bought a gun and wrote three notes and a last will. A note to the authorities stating for his responsibility, another note explaining his financial situation and the last to his friends.
(New Delhi) With Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite bhajan “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram” playing in the background, hundreds of people thronged the memorial to the Father of the Nation here Thursday to commemorate his 139th birth anniversary.President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh led the nation in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial at Rajghat.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Defence Minister A.K. Antony and Leader of Opposition L.K Advani were among other who paid floral tributes.
Representatives of nine religions - Buddhism, Baha’i, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism and Sikhism - took part in a prayer meeting at Rajghat.
Hundreds of people queued up in front of the memorial to offer their homage, braving the stringent three rounds of security checks and the hot sun. Many school children also took time out to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.
“I come here every year with my grandfather to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi,” said 12-year-old Shivalika.
Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday, praying for “peace and communal brotherhood”, in the backdrop of the recent Amarnath land row that has threatened to polarise Hindus and Muslims in the state.A large gathering led by Mufti Sadal Hassan Kazmi offered prayers at the Jammu Eidgah.
After the prayers, the Mufti said: “The region has undergone a lot of communal, regional and social turmoil during recent protests and counter protests in the state. We must all get together and work to undo the effects of that and pray for peace and amity.”
Ashraf Katoch, a member of the congregation, said: “We prayed for peace, communal harmony and brotherhood all around. The recent attempts to create regional and communal divide in the state must be forgotten as a nightmare. We must all walk hand in hand”.
Many Hindu waited outside the Eidgah to greet their Muslim friends after the prayers.
Devinder Singh Rana, a businessman, said: “We have joined our brothers in prayers for peace and tranquility. Some elements did attempt to create fissures in the communal and regional harmony of the state for sake of petty interests but the need is to isolate these people and look ahead positively.”
India’s Leander Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy clinched their first ATP title together with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over Americans Scott Lipsky and David Martin at the Thailand Open here Sunday.The Czech-Indian duo fired five aces, won 74 per cent of points on serve and converted two of four break points to secure the victory in an hour and 16 minutes.
The 35-year-old Paes has now won 40 ATP doubles titles, while Dlouhy, 10 years his junior, has compiled five. It is the second title in Bangkok for Paes, who also triumphed in 2005 with Paul Hanley.
“It is special and I think that one of the things I like to do is see my partner win a lot more. This is the challenge for me because I know if he’s winning I’m winning too. I’m trying to step up Lukas, this is the fifth one that he’s won, so now I’m trying to step up his wins because then mine will go up automatically,” Paes said.
“It’s always special stepping on the court with Lukas because not only does he complement my style of playing but he is also teaching me things,” he added.
At least 14 people have been killed in floods in different parts of Thailand, the country’s public health department said.Most of the victims were swept away by flash floods, Prat Boonyawongwiroj, permanent secretary for the department, said, adding that around 36 provinces have been affected in the deluge for past nine days.
Around 53,000 people are down with water borne diseases, such as cold, diarrhoea, and athlete’s foot, besides others, he added.
Most of the flood-affected areas are in the northern part of the country. The floods also displaced many people.
News Snippets
Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) survey of Hongkong said India, Thailand and Malaysia as the highest political and social risk among Asia-Pacific countries in 2009.
The world’s longest tunnel aquarium in north Thailand’s Chiang Mai city opened Sunday. The Chiang Mai Zoo’s aquarium, spread over an area of 1.6 hectare, has freshwater and ocean sections. 
Multiple times gunshot sound have been heard along Thai-Cambodia border at about 2.45 pm, October 15. 
Karthik Rajaram was found dead in his Porter Ranch home along with his wife, mother-in-law and 3 sons. Rajaram's wife, Subasari a bookkeeper at a pharmacy, 39, Indra Ramasesham, 69, dead in a downstairs bedroom. His wife and three sons ; Krishna, 19, a sophomore at UCLA majoring in business economics was a Fulbright Scholar and Honor student at UCLA. ; Ganesha, 12; and Arjuna, 7, all were named after Indian gods. 
