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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......

Amazon, e-commerce rivals fuel commercial property boom in India

Internet retailer Amazon and its fast-growing local rivals are driving a boom in commercial property leasing in India as their storage needs rise, with shoppers in the country going online to buy......

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts Image: Nuclear reactors, machinery, pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, aircraft & spacecraft and mineral fuels & oils are India's......

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......

People speak for south pacific

QNA

Q. is there any beautiful song you listen to on a rainy day?
Ginger: A. more

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Q. which are the countries lie in the tropical region?
Prince Mathew: A. It\'s a good song if you don\'t mind using one that is considered "overused". Here are some other suggestions you can use. ', Gloria...... more

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Q. Which ocean separates Europe and Africa from North and South America?Atlantic OceanPacific OceanArctic OceanIndian Ocean
Giaa: A. In the Western Hemisphere, tropical countries include Mexico, all of Central America, all of the Caribbean islands from just south of Nassau in the...... more

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Tighter naval bonds, with eye on China

New Delhi: India and the US have singled out their navies as the primary instruments of their military ties, a development that looks set to... ...

http://www.abplive.in/india/2015/01/26/article485113.ece/Tighter-naval-bonds-with-eye-on-China

PM Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama find the Nkey

Barack Obama touched down in India on Sunday to a bear hug of a welcome from Narendra Modi, and hours later the leaders announced a big step... ...

http://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-amp-us-president-barack-obama-find-the-n-key/article1-1310683.aspx

Elemental Enables OTT Content Delivery Services for Television Broadcasts Limited

PORTLAND, Ore. , Jan. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Elemental Technologies, the leading supplier of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen... ...

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Hotline will link US President, India PM; two NSAs

Vowing to take the Indo-US relationship to a new level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said, in the presence of visiting US President... ...

http://www.asianage.com/india/hotline-will-link-us-president-india-pm-two-nsas-257

Aus, NZ were clean but people weren't as hospitable as us, umpire Piloo Reporter recalls WC '92

Piloo Reporter was the only Indian umpire at the 1992 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The 76-year-old, who stood in 14 Tests and 22 ODIs... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-aus-nz-were-clean-but-people-weren-t-as-hospitable-as-us-umpire-piloo-reporter-recalls-wc-92-2055653

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