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Israel onslaught has opened the gates of HELL: Hamas

As tension escalates in West Asia, the United States has dispatched three warships to the region to be on standby in the event of a need, even as President Barack Obama and Secretary of State......

US sends warships to W Asia to evacuate Americans

As tension escalates in West Asia, the United States has dispatched three warships to the region to be on standby in the event of a need, even as President Barack Obama and Secretary of State......

Syrian uprising challenges Indian diplomacy

The extent and nature of India's role in the ongoing turmoil in West Asia must be defined primarily by its strategic interests in the region. Few are, however, sure if New Delhi has any idea about......

UN asks countries not to turn away refugees

With the unrest in Africa and West Asia triggering a refugee deluge, the United Nations on Tuesday urged countries to welcome millions of such asylum seekers fleeing threats to their lives and not......

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

An unprecedented "cyber espionage worm" considered the most sophisticated spyware virus yet unleashed, attributed to a "state player", has hit Iran and other West Asian countries with the possible......

We entered the smartphone race too early: D Shivakumar

Last week, Nokia’s Dubai-based senior vice-president for India, West Asia and Asia, D Shivakumar, decided to call it quits after an eight-year stint with the Finnish handset maker. In a......

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

It was a routine check by the West Asia-based LP (limited partner or investor), when they were approached by an Indian private equity fund manager to raise his new fund.But, when the outcome of the......

United India Insurance plans to enter W Asia, SAARC

United India Insurance Company plans to enter the West Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries to tap the potential in these regions due to a presence of a large India......

AI Express increases services to W Asia

Air India Express has increased its services from Kerala and Mangalore airports to West Asian destinations from 92 a week to 119. The highlights of the winter schedule is, Kochi will connect the......

Asha Bhosle's restaurant chain to open 15 outlets here

After tasting success in international markets like the UK and West Asia, fine dine restaurant chain Asha's -- promoted by renowned singer Asha Bhosle -- is set to enter the Indian market with......

East rules west on the field at least in Asia

Japan's record fourth Asian Cup title demonstrated that the east of the continent remains the region's dominant force on the field even if the power in the boardroom has switched to the west.......

WC qualifiers: Asian heavyweights wounded by underdogs

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni was left to rue a profligate forward line as the Blue Samurai blew a chance to become the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil. Japan only......

BCCI extends Fletcher's contract by a year

Duncan Fletcher's contract as The Board of Control for Cricket in India was extended by one more year despite a below-par track record, setting to rest the intense speculation on his future. The......

Football friendly: India fall 2-4 after Palestine's late rally

Playing their first International match at home after the Nehru Cup, India suffered a 2-4 defeat against Palestine in a friendly football game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on......

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Q. Why no other country has the kind of craze for gold or gold ornaments like that in India?
Good Citizen: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-no-other-country-has-the-kind-of-craze-for-gold-or-gold-/25429224/answers/

Q. can you write an essay about india ?
Cnanu Shree: A. Unlike the west in Asia gold is seen as wealth and savings and hence such craze. India consumes 933 tonnes of gold mainly as ornaments and China 811 tonnes in 2011. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/can-you-write-an-essay-about-india-/25295112/answers/25429263

Q. Which Countries are MORE FRIENDLY WITH India ?
Anantharaman: A. We live in India. We live in India. It is our motherland. It is situated in Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world next to...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-countries-are-more-friendly-with-india-/25211979/answers/25295132

Q. What is Third world ? Can you name some third world countries ? What is our status in India ?
Hema Malini: A. 5.1.1 Afghanistan5.1.2 Bangladesh5.1.3 Bhutan5.1.4 Burma5.1.5 China5.1.6 Maldives5.1.7 Nepal5.1.8 Pakistan5.1.9 Sri Lanka5.2 AsiaPacific5.2.1 North...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-third-world--can-you-name-some-third-world-countries/24524258/answers/25212016

Web results for West Asia

China offers 'handshake across the Himalayas'

New Delhi: India and China will study new ways to ease tensions along their ill-defined border, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday in his... ...

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/china-offers-india-a-handshake-across-the-himalayas-369176

HiringBoss, Asia's HR and Recruiting Software Providers, Launch China Operations and Appoint Kevin Xia as New Regional Director

HiringBoss ramp up North Asian expansion with first China office and key new hires. Shanghai, China (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 HiringBoss, the SaaS HR... ...

http://www.bizwireexpress.com/showstoryPRWeb.php?storyid=624511

South Africa looks east

Most things in South Africa bite, but the worst is the safari bite, goes a warning note in a jungle lodge deep in the country's Lowveld, a region... ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/travel/south-africa-looks-east/article4733350.ece

A new phase in ties with Pakistan?

Nawaz Sharief's election for an unprecedented third time as Pakistan's prime minister has been welcomed by the Afghan government. Afghan President... ...

http://www.observerindia.com/cms/sites/orfonline/modules/weeklyassessment/WeeklyAssessmentDetail.html?cmaid=52274&mmacmaid=52275&volumeno=VI&issueno=20

The One World Doll Project Renews Contract With Former Mattel Sr. VP

The Prettie Girls! Dolls Being Produced Under the Guidance of Gene Insley, Former Head of All Girls Product for Mattel HOUSTON, May 20, 2013 (GLOBE... ...

http://www.bizwireexpress.com/showstoryGNW.php?storyid=310666

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