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50 dead in Japan train accident

A commuter train derailed on Monday morningnear Osaka in central Japan killing50 people and injuring more than340 others.Auhoritiesfeared the death toll would to up further as 580 people were on......

Kolkata among cities MOST vulnerable to floods

Shanghai, Dhaka and Kolkata are the cities most vulnerable to flooding, according to a new study, reports Syed Tashfin Chowdhury A recent study has found that Kolkata is the one of the cities most......

On 100th space mission, ISRO puts 2 satellites in orbit

India on Sunday successfully launched its 100th space mission with the indigenous PSLV-C21 rocket putting in orbit two foreign satellites. In a copybook launch, witnessed by Prime Minister Manmohan......

AI brings back over 1,600 Indians from Japan

With 337 more persons arriving on Friday, Air India has brought over 1,600 Indians from quake-hit Japan and has carried over 25 tonnes of relief material, including 20,000 blankets, to that......

Our resources are at your disposal: PM to Japan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday offered India's readiness to help Japan hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, saying, "Our resources are at your disposal." "India stands in full......

Mumbai, Delhi among world's cheapest cities

Mumbai and New Delhi are among the world's cheapest cities while Tokyo and Osaka-Kobe in Japan continue to remain the most expensive, the annual Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of......

Sony, Panasonic have robust plans for India

Unlike their struggles elsewhere, Japanese majors Sony and Panasonic show no sign of fatigue in India, as consumers continue to lap up their products here.The Osaka-headquartered Panasonic, which......

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Air India might fly all-economy international flights using the eight Boeing 777 200-LRs the airline has in its fleet, if a plan to sell the aircraft fails to take off. “We have decided to......

Panasonic unveils second chapter of India story

The Japanese giant wants to focus on segments outside its core business Panasonic has been in existence in India since 1972, but as a brand it has gained visibility only now. The reason being the......

A tough job for Maruti Suzuki's new CEO

The change of guard at Maruti Suzuki could not have come at a more difficult time. The automobile maker is going through a rough patch, with sales down and inventory piling up. In this......

Deiva Thirumagal wins two awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Deiva Thirumagal, directed by A L Vijay and produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Sree Rajakaliamman Media, walked away with two awards: the Grand Prix Award for Best Film and ABC Award for Best......

Salman's Ek Tha Tiger to release in Japan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.After receiving an overwhelming response across theatres in India, Ek Tha Tiger is all set to release in Japan on March 7. Filmmaker......

Man United beat Gamba to reach Club World Cup fina

Manchester United hit three goals in an electrifying four-minute spell to beat Japan's Gamba Osaka 5-3 in their Club World Cup semi-final Thursday.European champions United, heavy favourites to......

Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan

Alex Ferguson has opted for experience for Manchester United's Club World Cup semi-final against Japan's Gamba Osaka on Thursday. The United manager told a news conference on Wednesday that Paul......

Gay on course for sprint double

Tyson Gay stayed on course for a world championship sprint double in Osaka on Wednesday by qualifying fastest for Thursday's 200 metres final.The American, who won gold in the 100m, coasted home in......

Isinbayeva steals the show

A nonchalant manner masking her lust for gold, Yelena Isinbayeva sashayed into Osaka's Nagai stadium and stole centre stage at the world championships in Osaka on Tuesday.Kenya swept the men's......

Clement wins 400m hurdles

American Kerron Clement stormed to a surprise gold in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the World Championships in Osaka on Tuesday.The 21-year-old ran a superb last 200 metres, clocking the year's......

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Q. traveled in japan train ever?
Trivial Pursuit: A. more

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Q. Which city is known as the Manchester of Japan?
AMISHA AGARWAL: A. Yes, from Tokyo to Osaka once, I did...! more

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Q. Can you name the city which has airport name "KIX" ?
AMISHA AGARWAL: A. The runaway and airport is on a man made island about 60 to 65 kms off Osaka...Kansai International Airport more

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Q. What is Tai-chi? Is it Chinese equivalent to Indian Yoga, by any chance?
Kartikay Sharma: A. Tai Chi may refer to: * Taiji (pinyin romanization) or T\'ai-chi (Wade-Giles romanization), a concept in Chinese philosophy * Tai chi chuan,...... more

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Nifty plunges below 6k; Sensex slumps over 300 pts

The sell-off was led by a sharp correction in Japanese stock market. Trading in Japan's Nikkei 225 Futures was halted in Osaka briefly. The Nikkei... ...

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Nikkei futures trade briefly halted; cash Nikkei dives 6 pct

TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - The Osaka Securities Exchange on Thursday briefly suspended trade in Nikkei futures due to a steep drop as investors took... ...

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Japan Inc should take a look in the mirror

Sonys curt dismissal of a foreigners advice last week didnt shock Michael Woodford, the former chief executive officer of Olympus Corporation. The... ...

http://www.mydigitalfc.com/op-ed/japan-inc-should-take-look-mirror-350

Finnair cargo increases air cargo ability for Brussels,...

Finnair Cargo will add more air cargo ability to and from Brussels, starting June 6. In addition to the MD-11 freighter service between Helsinki... ...

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Sony to look at activist's spin-off idea

By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/sony-thirdpoint-activism-idINDEE94K0E620130522

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