It's all in the stars: Lucky nine - Sep 9, '09September 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If you believe in what the stars say, Wednesday the day of lucky 9 - Sep 9, 2009 - represents tolerance, understanding and forgiving past injustices. And the day will recur only after 1,000 years.
Indonesia invites Indian firms to invest in its power sectorSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indonesia's power expansion programmes offer Indian companies a good investment opportunity, according to Purnomo Yusgiantoro, the South-east Asian country's energy and mineral resources minister. Indonesia is set to launch 10,000 MW accelerated power expansion programme - its second - aimed at beefing up electricity generation from new and renewable energy sources, Yusgiantoro told a business meet here Monday.
Indian-American to serve on New York tourism boardJuly 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - Indian-American businessman and political activist Andy Shenoy has been appointed to the Tourism Advisory Board of New York's Empire State Development Corporation and says "the world, especially India" loves the city. Shenoy, who was appointed by New York Governor David Patterson, said: "It is indeed an honour to serve on the advisory board at such a critical time."
"New York State is one of the top travel destinations for tourists from around the world.
AOL India launches astrology channelJuly 30th, 2009 BANGALORE - AOL.in has added astrology to its already exhaustive collection of entertainment channels. AOL Astrology channel is partnered and powered by the renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla's astrology website 'GaneshaSpeaks.com'.
India has signed agreement on Trans Asian Railway Network: Govt.July 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Minister of State for Ministry of Railways K.H. Muniyappa on Thursday said that India has signed the Inter Governmental Agreement on the Trans Asian Railway Network in June 2007 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
ADB says East Asia's economic growth could rebound sharply in 2010 with V-shaped recoveryJuly 23rd, 2009 East Asia growth may rebound sharply, ADB saysBANGKOK — East Asia's emerging economies could rebound sharply next year with the region already moving from recession to recovery, the Asian Development Bank said Thursday. The deep slumps in the U.S., Europe and Japan will continue to hurt export-dependent East Asia this year but it could expand at a rapid clip in 2010, the development lender said in a semiannual economic report.
Krishna, Clinton head to Thailand Tuesday for security meetJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hours after their meeting in the Indian capital, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will Tuesday head separately to Thailand to attend Asia's top security forum that will be dominated by terrorism, the North Korean nuclear issue and the global financial crisis.
Dhaka to develop two ports as regional trade hubsJuly 8th, 2009 DHAKA - Bangladesh will offer Chittagong and Mongla ports for use to its South Asian neighbours, developing them as regional trade hubs, a minister has said. "There is no reason why cotton from Pakistan could not be directly brought or trucks laden with goods from Nepal could not directly be imported to Bangladesh or why north east Indian states will remain landlocked when we have the Chittagong port," Commerce Minister, Col.
Paramount to buy 10 Airbus planes for $1.5 bnJune 19th, 2009 CHENNAI - As the first step to going global, the city-based Paramount Airways will buy 10 A321 aircraft for $1.5 billion from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. An agreement signed at the ongoing Paris Air Show also provides the Indian carrier airline an option for purchasing 10 more aircraft, Paramount said Friday.
Jeev an honorary member of Asian TourApril 14th, 2009 SINGAPORE - India's ace gofer Jeev Milkha Singh was Tuesday honoured with the honorary membership of the Asian Tour for his outstanding contribution to the game of golf in Asia and across the world. Jeev joins the exclusive club of Asian Tour honorary members which include Vijay Singh of Fiji and Korea's K.J.
India-ASEAN summit cancelled after violent protestsApril 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The India-ASEAN summit scheduled for Saturday has been delayed following anti-government demonstrations in Thailand. The protestors reportedly broke into the venue of the resort in Pattaya, where leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) were due to meet.
Randhawa, Chowrasia to lead Indian challenge at SAIL Open golfMarch 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Top Indian golfers Jyoti Randhawa and S.S.P. Chowrasia will lead the field in the second edition of the SAIL Open at the Classic Golf Resort here March 18.
South Asian exports grew fastest, thanks to India: UNIDOFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's rapid growth of merchandise exports made South Asia the fastest growing region in shipping out manufactured goods between 2000 and 2005, says a UN agency's annual report on industrial development. 'Manufactured exports from all developing regions, excepting Latin America, grew faster than the world average and faster than exports from developing countries,' said the report prepared by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
Indians can now look to playing for Asian football clubsFebruary 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Imagine young Indian footballers like Sunil Chettri turning out for Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia or N.P. Pradeep donning the jersey of South Korea's FC Seoul.
Chennai Port signs pact with Canadian portJanuary 27th, 2009 CHENNAI - Chennai Port and Canada's Port of Halifax have signed an agreement for cooperation in port management activities, it was announced here Wednesday. 'The MOU (memorandum of understanding) will enable sharing of knowledge in managing ports and terminals,' Chennai Port chairman K.
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