The financial liberalisation that was supposed to provide emerging markets with more resources for domestic investment has led to exactly … More
Category: South Asia
Hunger crisis forces even middle-class Indians to line up for rations
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG) : Chanchal Devi’s three children haven’t tasted milk for almost a year. The staple was among items … More
Afghanistan’s Herat province promotes greenhouse farming
HERAT, Afghanistan : Establishing green houses and growing variety of vegetables have been in constant rise in the relatively peaceful … More
A bite of jackfruit in Bangladesh’s sweet summer time
DHAKA : Ready for some jackfruits and make the summer sweeter? Jackfruit season is now in full swing in Bangladesh, … More
India’s Hindu calligrapher whose art adorns more than 200 mosques
In a career spanning 30 years, Anil Kumar Chowhan has written Quranic verses on the walls of more than 200 … More
Concern over the Delta variant triggers lockdowns in Asian and Pacific countries.
Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are scrambling to slow the spread of the more infectious Delta variant, reimposing restrictions and … More
How cotton recycling could save Bangladesh up to half a billion dollars
While also benefiting the planet, making better use of textile waste in Bangladesh could save a lot of money. A … More
Ex-AIADMK minister M Manikandan arrested for allegedly raping Malaysian woman: Report
AIADMK’s M Manikandan met the actress, a Malaysian national, in 2017, and they stayed and travelled together in Delhi and … More
Herders to hoteliers: China lures millions of tourists to Tibet
35 million tourists flooded into the region last year, 10 times the entire population of Tibet In a room warmed … More
No arrest shield for AIADMK’s ex-minister accused of rape by Malaysian national
AIADMK’s M Manikandan met the actress, a Malaysian national, in 2017 and they stayed and travelled together in Delhi and … More
Taj Mahal to reopen as India eases Covid-19 restrictions
NEW DELHI : India’s top tourist attraction the Taj Mahal will reopen on Wednesday, the government said, two months after … More
Indian man believed to have headed ‘world’s largest family’ dies
Ziona Chana, 76, headed a Christian sect that allowed polygamy for men in the northeastern state of Mizoram. An Indian … More
Pice hotels: A lifeline for Kolkata’s hungry workers
Scores of these restaurants around the West Bengal capital once offered cheap and comforting meals to homesick migrant workers. Now … More
Dozens killed after passenger trains collide in Pakistan
At least 40 people have been killed and more than 120 injured after a train collision in Pakistan’s Sindh province. … More
Female entrepreneur turns ‘trash into treasure’ in India’s Assam
Rupjyoti Saikia Gogoi’s initiative is a novel idea that addresses climate crisis while also helping other women earn a livelihood. … More
The Indian way to ‘maximise value’
“Paisa vasool” is a mindset that connects an incredibly diverse country, where locals find value in everything and make the … More
‘Helpless’ Sri Lankan fishermen count cost of chemical cargo ship wreck
LELLANA, Sri Lanka : Sri Lankan fishermen have been left feeling helpless after a cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals … More
Make-up’s ugly secret: The plight of India’s poor miners behind the beauty industry
Mica is the mineral that gives a sparkle to an array of products, from eye shadow to lip gloss. But … More
Indian mosque bulldozed in defiance of high court order
Local officials in Uttar Pradesh demolish mosque that had stood since time of British rule A local administration in the … More
Palm oil dispute with Indonesia, Malaysia resolved: Minister
The dispute was settled since Sri Lanka agreed to permit imports of refined, quality palm oil Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane … More
230 MT toxic coconut oil to be re-shipped to Malaysia
A consignment of 230 metric tonnes of unrefined coconut oil brought to the Colombo Port on April 30 will be … More
Maldives steps up hunt for suspects after bomb attack on ex-president
MALE, MALDIVES (AFP) : Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed remained in intensive care on Saturday (May 8) as security services stepped up … More
Ramadan: South Asia’s dying traditions on waking up the faithful
The practice of waking up before dawn for suhoor meals gave birth to several traditions in the region. But they … More
Maldives former president Nasheed critical after bomb blast
MALÉ, MALDIVES (REUTERS) : The Maldives speaker of parliament and former president, Mohamed Nasheed, was in critical care on Friday (May … More
