India readies for Asia U-18 basketball championship
August 16th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) announced its contingent for the 22nd FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for men to be held in Mongolia August 17-26.The ... Read more...
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Committed to ‘one country, two systems’, says China
July 2nd, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, July 1 (IANS) President Hu Jintao has said that the Chinese government remains committed to the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong ... Read more...
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Geojit to lure Arab investors to Indian bourses
June 21st, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, June 21 (IANS) Financial services company Geojit BNP Paribas Thursday launched its Qualified Foreign Investors (QFI) Investment service to attract cash-rich Arab investors to Indian stock markets.As a qualified ... Read more...
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Sirikit Cup: Aditi tied sixth, India seventh after first day
April 25th, 2012 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, April 25 (IANS) The Indian team lead by Aditi Ashok was lying tied sixth at the end of the first day of the 34th Queen Sirikit Cup which got ... Read more...
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Sensex up 421 points, metals, capital goods gain (Roundup)
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) All-round buying helped a benchmark index of Indian equities market rally over 421 points higher Tuesday. Positive cues from Asian markets too helped.The 30-scrip sensitive ... Read more...
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Brazil on track for $60 bn in foreign investment
September 24th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Brasilia, Sep 24 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian economy will net $60 billion in new foreign direct investment this year, the country's central bank said.As of Aug 31, FDI in the goods ... Read more...
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Indians top business travellers in Asia: Survey
August 25th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Indian business travellers made the highest number of foreign trips in the first half of the year as compared to other Asian nationalities, a survey ... Read more...
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India, Brazil attract largest equity inflows: IMF
April 13th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 13 (IANS) India and Brazil attracted the largest equity inflows to emerging markets as global financial stability improved over the last six months but fragilities remain, according to ... Read more...
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Nepal’s singing sensation nun to debut in India (With Image)
March 3rd, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, March 3 (IANS) A Buddhist nun from Nepal who became a singing sensation in her own country and the west as well as an icon for hundreds of ... Read more...
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HMAS Success engineers blamed for sexual misconduct
February 22nd, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 22 (ANI): A report on the sexual misbehaviour aboard the Royal Australian Navy supply ship HMAS Success has blamed a small group of sailors in the engineering department.Defence Minister Stephen ... Read more...
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HMAS Success sexual misconduct report raises concerns about Navy culture
January 25th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 25 (ANI): The inquiry into the sexual misconduct aboard HMAS Success has raised serious concerns about Navy culture according to Defence Force chief Angus Houston.Air Chief Marshal Houston said he ... Read more...
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Theatre emerging as the new diplomatic tool
January 7th, 2011 - 11:34 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Theatre, an emerging diplomatic tool promoting people-to-people contact and understanding of diverse cultures, has a shared language in the Asia-Pacific region and a drama school ... Read more...
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Mangalore exports chicken feet to China, Vietnam
December 29th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
By Harish NayakMangalore, Dec.29 (ANI): Export of chicken feet to China and Vietnam have increased in Karnataka's Mangalore city as the countries relished these feet.In India, chicken feet are considered a ... Read more...
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Three decades of incredible change in Chinese art world: Expert
November 17th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The last three decades in Chinese art have seen immense change. Cut off from global movements in contemporary art till the 1970s, China is emerging as one ... Read more...
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Pakistanis chew up $64.7 mn worth of betel nuts a year
November 11th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 11 (IANS) Pakistan spent a whopping $64.7 million on import of betel nuts and betel leaves during 2009-10, a minister told the National Assembly.Betel nuts worth $59 million and betel ... Read more...
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Pakistan aims for gold in Asian Games cricket
October 27th, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistan is aiming to clinch the cricket title at next month's Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, where the sport makes its debut in the Asiad.With India not sending ... Read more...
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Foxconn denies accusations of illegal working conditions in China
October 12th, 2010 - 11:46 pm ICT by BNO News
HONG KONG (BNO NEWS) -- Foxconn Technology Group in a statement has denied accusations that say the company abuses its workers, is engaged in illegal labor, and provides inadequate working conditions for ... Read more...
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Trade fair in Mumbai to bring Hong Kong brands to India
October 7th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will hold a Lifestyle Expo of high-quality products and brands in Mumbai later this month to build partnerships between Indian retailers ... Read more...
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Indian cos. biggest gainers among Asia’s 200 best ‘under a billion’
September 2nd, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) With 39 Indian companies making it to the Forbes "Asia's Best Under a Billion" list, up from only 20 last year, India was the biggest ... Read more...
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Time is right for luxury watches in India, but no place
September 1st, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Manpreet Kaur
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Luxury watch brands like Rolex, Bvlgari, Omega, Tissot and Longines are eyeing the booming market in India, but they say expanding business is a tough ... Read more...
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Pak coach for Iran women’s cricket team
August 15th, 2010 - 4:02 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Aug 15(ANI): A female Pakistani coach will guide Iran's young women cricketers in their preparations for the Under-19 Women's Championship later this year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said.The ... Read more...
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Life of young Asians revolve around their mobile phones: Survey
August 3rd, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Hong Kong, Aug 3 (ANI): The latest Young Asians survey by global market research firm Synovate shows that the lives of Asia's youth revolve around their mobile phones, as personal ownership of ... Read more...
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Blue diamond fetches 4.2 mn pounds in auction
April 8th, 2010 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 8 (IANS) A flawless pear-shaped blue diamond has been auctioned for over four million pounds in Hong Kong, a media report said Thursday.
The diamond, which was originally from De Beers ... Read more...
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‘Bounty put on women sailors’ on board HMAS Success
March 24th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 24 (ANI): It has emerged that along with the predatory behaviour, intimidation, bullying and abuse of female sailors on board the HMAS Success, bounties were also placed on their heads.An ... Read more...
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India retains top slot as gold consuming nation
February 18th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) A strong recovery in domestic demand during the last three quarters of 2009 helped India reclaim by the year-end its position as leading gold purchaser, having bought a ... Read more...
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The Killers cancel Asia tour
January 23rd, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 23 (ANI): The Killers have cancelled Asian tour due to "unforeseen circumstances."The rock band was supposed to perform in Singapore on 24 January, after which they would have headed to ... Read more...
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ADB upgrades forecast for Asia, predicts India growth at 7 percent
December 15th, 2009 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Dec 15 (DPA) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday it has upgraded its economic growth forecast for developing countries in Asia due to the better-than-expected performance of many economies in ... Read more...
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Online sex service business booming in Malaysia
December 14th, 2009 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, December 14 (ANI): Sex services are said to be on a staggering rise in Malaysia with operators setting up more websites to advocate their businesses.The websites reportedly hold information and ... Read more...
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Face-recognition technology may be used at Hong Kong border checks
November 12th, 2009 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Nov 12 (DPA) Face-recognition technology might be used to screen the residents at Hong Kong border checkpoints, Security Secretary Ambrose Lee said Thursday.
The wealthy city of seven million already uses ... Read more...
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A Wednesday! Dev D and Mumbai Meri Jaan nominated among films across 16 nations
October 27th, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
After garnering accolades for their movies at Award Functions and Film festivals across the world, UTV's films A Wednesday!, Dev.D and Mumbai Meri Jaan have earned the merit of being three ... Read more...
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Hong Kong leader draws flak on Tiananmen dissident handed to China
October 13th, 2009 - 8:27 am ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Oct 13 (DPA) Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was under increasing pressure Tuesday to investigate the case of a former Tiananmen Square dissident sent over the border into China to ... Read more...
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Hundreds protest beating of Hong Kong journalists in China
September 13th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Sep 13 (DPA) Hundreds of people marched in Hong Kong Sunday to protest the beating by police of three journalists from the city covering unrest in the western Chinese city ... Read more...
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Indian women’s rugby team to play in Thailand
May 29th, 2009 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, May 29 (ANI): Indian Rugby Union has announced its first ever women's rugby national squad to take part in the Asian Women's Rugby 7s Tournament to be played at Pattaya in ... Read more...
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20 persons test negative for swine flu
May 6th, 2009 - 7:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that samples of 20 persons had been tested and found negative for Influenza H1N1.It also said ... Read more...
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China rains aid ahead of Nepal PM’s visit
April 19th, 2009 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 19 (IANS) Ahead of Nepal's Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's second visit to China next month, Beijing has stepped up its aid bonanza for its smaller southern neighbour, ... Read more...
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