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PM thanks Fiji for its role in success of India's Mangalyaan mission

Utilising his visit to Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday acknowledged the role played by this tiny South Pacific Island nation in the success of India's Mars mission in the very first......

India's Mars Mission on track, Orbiter flying over South Pacific Ocean

The second orbit raising manoeuvre of India's Mars Orbiter spacecraft was performed in the early hours of Friday, three days after its successful launch by PSLV C-25 into orbit around the Earth.......

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.......

US cancels tsunami alert after Vanuatu quake

A massive earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit South Pacific Island Republic of Vanuatu at 4:14 am local time (22:44 IST) on Friday, which sparked United States to issue a tsunami......

Democrats wooing South Asians

There are 211 delegates of Asia-Pacific descent at the Democratic convention which kicked off in Boston last evening, the largest ever contingent from the community, report agencies. Party......

PM seeks to promote better Asia-Pacific cooperation

Against the backdrop of a row among East Asian countries over South China Sea, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday advocated establishing of a 'common set of principles' and 'cooperative......

India likely to have near-normal monsoon

La Nina, a weather pattern arising in the Pacific Ocean that causes heavy rain in South Asia, is assuming a neutral condition, senior India Meteorological Department officials have said.This......

Dish TV ties up with Disney's South Asian arm

Dish TV has tied-up with Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific, the international television distribution arm of Walt Disney, to provide Hollywood blockbusters on its Movie on Demand......

Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally

Benchmark indices closed higher for third straight session with Nifty hitting 9,000 mark in intra-day trades. Gains were led by sustained buying in IT and pharma shares with index heavyweight......

India second most optimistic nation in Asia Pacific

India is the second most optimistic nation among the Asia Pacific Region after Myanmar, says a study. According to the MasterCard consumer confidence index, the country scored 91.6 in the......

Hingis makes flying start in Tokyo

Former world number one Martina Hingis pulverised South Korea's Cho Yoon-Jeong 6-0, 6-0 in the Pan Pacific Open first round on Wednesday.The Swiss returned to tennis last month and reached the......

Chit Chat: Australia welcomes the idea of joining Asian Games

Lauren Jackson of the Australia Olympic basketball team carries her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games (For representational purpose only). Photograph:......

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Image: Sania Mirza (left) with Cara Black. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Defending champions Sania Mirza and Cara Black knocked out Martina Hingis and Belinda Bencic in straight sets to......

Will baseball make a 2020 return at Tokyo Games?

Image: New York Mets David Wright runs past the Florida Marlins Mermaids cheerleaders. Photograph: Hans Deryk/Reuters The president of the Olympic Council of Asia has thrown his support behind......

Sports Shorts: Frenchman Champagne to fight Blatter for FIFA president post

Jerome Champagne speaks during a news conference. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters Former FIFA official Jerome Champagne formally announced on Monday that he will stand against incumbent Sepp......

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kicks Off Annual Eight-Day, Seven-Country USO Spring Troop Visit and Brings Warmth to Troops Early

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'Online shoppers' traffic highest on Flipkart'

Flipkart is racing ahead of rivals Amazon and Snapdeal as the most visited e-commerce site in India. The Bengaluru-based seven-year-old firm,... ...

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Season when flowers will begin to bloom

Come September, there will be little doubt in the minds of supporters and detractors alike, that the Narendra Modi Government has begun to deliver... ...

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First monsoon forecast by mid-April, says IMD

Many people interpret the present El Nino weather pattern, which is at present in a “neutral” phase, signalling a normal monsoon for India, but... ...

http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/first-monsoon-forecast-mid-april-says-imd-494

Global Pioneer Sheraton Hotels Anticipates Another Strong Year of Growth

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, today announced its iconic Sheraton brand continues to power ahead across the globe with at least 20 new hotel... ...

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/global-pioneer-sheraton-hotels-anticipates-another-strong-year-growth/

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