Tropical fruit a new front in China’s African aid
September 1st, 2012 - 9:50 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 1 (IANS) Even as only a thin Chinese belt experiences tropical weather, the technology it uses to grow and process tropical fruit may contribute to the country's thriving ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Typhoon Kai-Tak causes havoc in China (Lead)
August 17th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) Thousands of passengers were stranded at airports in China Friday with transport services being suspended as Typhoon Kai-Tak battered southern regions of the country.Kai-Tak, the 13th ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Chinese official sentenced for embezzlement
June 5th, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 5 (IANS) A Chinese official in Henan province who bought a limousine for her husband with money she embezzled was sentenced to 12 years in jail, it was ... Read more...
Posted in World |
China to send tourists to Xisha Islands
April 5th, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 5 (IANS) China is going to open its Xisha Islands to tourists in a bid to reassert its sovereignty over a scattering of islands and reefs in the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Behind the scenes: India shaped BRICS position on West Asia, Afghanistan
March 31st, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Amid differing perceptions, India played a crucial role in shaping the collective stance of the BRICS countries on the need for dialogue to resolve the ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Bengal ban on English, Bengali papers slammed
March 28th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The West Bengal government's decision to ban all dailies except eight Bengali newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers has drawn widespread ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
BRICS Summit - Facts at a glance
March 28th, 2012 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
India will host the 4th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on March 29. The theme of the summit is "BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Security and Prosperity." A factfile on BRICS:* ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
India, China to resume boundary talks next month
December 20th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India and China are set to hold the 15th round of boundary talks here mid-January after these were deferred following the Chinese objection to ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
300,000 evacuated as typhoon lands in south China
September 29th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 29 (IANS) About 300,000 people were evacuated in south China in preparation for typhoon Nesat's expected assault on the island province of Hainan Thursday.Packing winds of 42 metres ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Besieged at home, a different Manmohan abroad
April 17th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Manmohan Singh may be disparaged at home as weak by opposition parties and civil society, but when the prime minister is abroad he is ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
My job is well done if I succeed in normalizing Indo-Pak relations: PM
April 17th, 2011 - 1:19 am ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that his job would be well done if he succeeds in normalizing relations between India and ... Read more...
Posted in National |
PM says we should take note of ‘people’s power’
April 17th, 2011 - 1:13 am ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday reiterated that the balance of power around the world is shifting towards ordinary people.When asked if he ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Support for India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat growing: PM
April 17th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that the support for the country's bid to get a permanent seat in the United Nations ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Bollywood music enhances Sino-India bonhomie
April 14th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorSanya, Apr 14 (ANI): Bollywood numbers amused the milieu during the BRICS summit at China's resort city Sanya on Thursday.Bollywood numbers added up to the new found bonhomie between India ... Read more...
Posted in World |
BRICS leaders want force to be avoided in Libya
April 14th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Sanya, Apr 14 (ANI): Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa issued a joint declaration on Thursday, saying that force should be avoided in resolving regional turbulence."We are deeply ... Read more...
Posted in World |
India, China eyeing intensifying partnership, continue boundary talks
April 14th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Apr 14(ANI): India and China have reaffirmed their resolve to maintain peace and stability in border areas until the dispute is finally settled.During their meeting on the sidelines of the ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
BRICS working for shared prosperity: Manmohan Singh
April 14th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Sanya, Apr 14 (ANI): Emphasising that BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economies occupy a strategic economic position, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that all these ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Tibetan lawmakers hope India, China will build consensus during BRICS summit
April 13th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
Dharamsala, Apr 13 (ANI): Tibetan lawmakers on Wednesday said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jinato on the sidelines of the BRICS summit would ... Read more...
Posted in National |
BRICS to sign unique pact at Sanya to use own currencies for lending and grants
April 13th, 2011 - 2:29 am ICT by ANI
Sanya (China), Apr 12 (ANI): In what could be seen as signal of its growing clout in world economy , the group of fastest growing economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Local currencies to replace dollar for BRICS credit
April 13th, 2011 - 12:17 am ICT by IANS
On board Air India One, April 12 (IANS) In a first of its kind, BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - will sign a major ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Manmohan Singh arrives in China for BRICS summit
April 12th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived in China's resort city of Sanya on Tuesday to take part in the third BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) summit, which will ... Read more...
Posted in National |
India differs with China on BRICS currency
April 11th, 2011 - 10:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 11(ANI): While China is pressing BRICS grouping hard to shun US dollars as an exchange currency and is urging rest of the partners to use local currencies as an ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Ahead of Singh-Jintao meet, Beijing issue normal visas to Kashmiri journalists
April 11th, 2011 - 10:07 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Apr 11(ANI): Ahead of the BRICS summit in China's resort town of Sanya, where Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be meeting Chinese President Hu Jintao ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Manmohan Singh to discuss Arab and North Africa unrest at BRICS summit
April 11th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Apr 11(ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be heading to China's resort city of Sanya on Tuesday to take part in the third BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) summit, which ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Manmohan off to China, Kazakhstan to meet world leaders (Lead)
April 11th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday embarks on a five-day visit to China and Kazakhstan to meet global leaders and engage in economic diplomacy that ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
BRICS cooperation to benefit Africa: expert
April 11th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, April 11 (IANS) BRICS, a group of emerging economies, will change global governance, and benefit Africa through more cooperation, a South African expert said.BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hazare fast over, calmn prevails at Jantar Mantar
April 10th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The barricades were removed, roads were swept clean and the atmosphere was calm and serene at Jantar Mantar here Sunday, a day after reformer Anna ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Housing turns into costly affair in China
February 20th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 20 (IANS) Buying a home in China is now becoming a costly affair for people, as prices of houses are rising with each passing year in many Chinese cities.The cost ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
PSPB beat Delhi to reach table tennis semifinal
January 19th, 2011 - 1:07 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Defending champions Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) snuffed out a feeble challenge from Delhi to set up a semifinal clash with North Bengal in the women's contest of ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Miss World 2010: Has It Been An Unfair Judgement?
November 2nd, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Miss World 2010, which had been a spectacular affair, held in Sanya, in The Republic of China, has now been spotted with a controversial streak.According to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Miss USA Alexandria Mills Crowned Miss World 2010
November 1st, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The winner of the blue tiara crown for the Miss World title of 2010 was the beautiful, confident and well poised Miss USA, Alexandria Mills. She ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Miss USA Alexandria Mills Wins Miss World 2010 Pageant
October 31st, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sanya, Oct 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Miss United States Of America Alexandria Mills turned out to be winner of the 60th annual Miss world beauty pageant which was held on Saturday ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ajay And Emraan On ‘Emotional Atyachar 2′
August 3rd, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Post Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi's gangster look in their newly launched movie Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai both the actors have been roped ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Developed countries stop using arm-twisting measures in FTAs: UN Special Rapporteur
July 20th, 2010 - 4:02 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant, Citizen News Service (CNS)IN GUATEMALA THE PRICES OF SOME DRUGS WENT UP BY 845,000 TIMESThe European Union’s actions are a direct threat to access to safe, effective and affordable ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Typhoon Conson hits China
July 16th, 2010 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Typhoon Conson with wind speeds of up to 126 km per hour hit China's southern Hainan province Friday.
The storm made landfall at 7.50 p.m. in Yalong Bay in ... Read more...
Posted in World |