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Will China use whistleblower to bargain hard with US?

China on Friday said Edward Snowden's revelations have proved that it was one of the major victims of cyber attacks, as the official media pressed the government to milk ‘solid......

Cooperation with neighbours vital for India's Northeast

A sidelight of the Chinese prime minister’s India visit was official approval for expanding a well-functioning mechanism for regional co-operation, notes Kishan S Rana. In contemporary......

President Pranab urges Bangladesh to open up to India

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday made a strong case for Bangladesh granting transit and connectivity to India, contending that this can pave the way for greater integration in South and South......

'Northeast is a top priority for the government'

"Rapid development of the North Eastern Region is among the top priorities of the Central government. The NER states are Special Category States which get liberal central funding on 90:10 pattern......

Rare photos: Gorillas, lemurs on the brink of extinction

Twenty-five species of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction, according to wildlife researchers, and need to be protected by from deforestation and more importantly......

Markets end higher amid rangebound trade

Markets ended marginally higher on Monday, amid range bound trades, led by gains in financials and capital goods shares. At the close, the Sensex was up 33 points at 19,501 and the Nifty gained 11......

World's top 15 hotspots: Asia rules

The world's largest companies prefer booming Asian economies to set up their offices, reflecting a shift in global economic power, according to global real estate consultant C B Richard Ellis......

'No accident that India was Obama's first stop on Asia trip'

Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, who was by President Barack Obama's side throughout his visit to India in November, is a third-generation Chinese American. He was the first Asian-American chief......

ISB forms 'Ivy League' with 3 Asian B-schools

The Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, has tied-up with three top Asian B-schools to devise a strategy to attract more students from the United States, Canada and Europe. Along with the Hong......

Private jet market taking off in big way in China

The private jet market in China is poised to take off in a big way as more and more cash rich businessmen fly in swanky luxury jets for business deals and holidays, most of them opting for the......

Randhawa falters, finishes 9th

Jyoti Randhawa failed to find the touch that made him one of the leading contenders over the first three days at the HSBC Champions golf tournament and finished a disappointing tied ninth in the......

China could be key to Olympic inclusion

Developing cricket in China would improve the sport's chances of being included in the Olympic Games, according to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Syed Ashraful Huq.International Cricket Council......

Hrbaty, Srichaphan advance in China

Slovakian Dominik Hrbaty brushed off a first-round US Open exit by making light work of his opening match at the China Open on Monday with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over South African Rik De Voest. The......

China set to become sporting superpower

Perched in Tiananmen square in the centre of Beijing at the top of the steps leading to the Museum of China stands a giant rectangular digital clock.Less than a month after the conclusion of the......

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Q. Is our independance fake or real considering the britishers transferred power to their chamchas ?
: A. According to me grandpa- NO WE DID NOT WIN INDEPENDENCE. The British left us because after WW2, they were hardly in a position 2 run London, thanks...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-our-independance-fake-or-real-considering-the-britishers-//answers/19397058

Q. Today is Hindi day. Hindi is our national language, yet it is not a compulsory language in our academic syllabus. Do you think we need to promote a common language for our Mother Country? We preach about unity in diversity, yet not able to communicate in a common national language. Please opine.
Fakeastrologer: A. Yes, we need a common language. No doubt about that. What is wrong if it is English? Do we need to feel inferior? Or suffer from a complex? If at...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/today-is-hindi-day.-hindi-is-our-national-language-yet-it-is/19397053/answers/15578398

Q. If America could curb terrorism most effectively after the 11/9 incident why in India we failed to do so? Your views
Muktha Radhakrishnan: A. America doesn't get attacked after 9/11 because those wanting to attack the US don't have to travel all the way 'round the Atlantic Ocean to the US...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if-america-could-curb-terrorism-most-effectively-after-the-1/15561909/answers/16448475

Q. Jyoti Basu was a traitor to his country. He openly supported China during the Indo-China war in 1962. In any other country he would have been executed. However, he was the longest serving Chief Minister in India and nearly became the Prime Minister. This can happen only in a country as shameless and unpatriotic as India.Jyoti Basu also spearheaded the industrial demise in West Bengal.Jyoti Basu\\\'s life should be mourned and his death celebrated.
Good Citizen: A. *Sigh*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._N._Annaduraihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali_JinnahSUpported themself's dividing...the latter-...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/jyoti-basu-was-a-traitor-to-his-country.-he-openly-supported/16447972/answers/16428594

Q. give in details the number of time zones of all countries ? just like india has 1 but russia has 12?
Dil Sund: A. Location(s) -Time zone -Time Apia, Pago Pago UTC11 01:00 Honolulu, Papeete UTC10 02:00 Anchorage, Juneau UTC9 03:00 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/give-in-details-the-number-of-time-zones-of-all-countries--j/16428167/answers/16214057

Web results for Mainland Asia

Coca Cola elevates Atul Singh to head Pacific group operations

As a result of elevation, Singh would now be responsible for the Greater China Korea (GC&K) and India and Southwest Asia (INSWA) Business Units,... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/business/coca-cola-elevates-atul-singh-to-head-pacific-group-operations-888409.html

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Organisational Changes In the Pacific Group

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ANNOUNCES ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES IN THE PACIFIC GROUP ~Atul Singh elevated to take over as Deputy President, Pacific Group.... ...

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Align Technology Awards $220,000 as Part of Its University Research Award Program for Clear Aligner Orthodontic..

Align Technology Awards $220,000 as Part of Its University Research Award Program for Clear Aligner Orthodontic Therapy and I... Align... ...

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Krabi Riviera Co., Ltd Welcomes Krabi's High Ranking in 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards

Krabi province is feted as #3 holiday destination in Thailand by TripAdvisor readers. (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 Krabi Province, on the Andaman... ...

http://www.bizwireexpress.com/showstoryPRWeb.php?storyid=651049

China World Summit Wing to Host China's First International Vertical Run

On 3rd August 2013, the highest hotel in Beijing, Shangri-La's China World Summit Wing, will host the first-ever vertical run in China accredited... ...

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/china-world-summit-wing-to-host-chinas-first-international-vertical-run/

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