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Colours of South Asia in NY's famed Macy's Flower Show

We present some amazing images from the ongoing Macy's Flower Show 2013 at Macy's Herald Square Broadway Plaza in New York City. Drenched in spectacular palette of colours, this year's show evokes......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

Bangladesh moves closer to Islamabad, eases visa process for Pakistanis

The interim government in Bangladesh has simplified the visa process for Pakistanis to further strengthen trade and economic relations. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

The outgoing Biden administration was one of the most pro-India administrations in decades and will be a tough act to follow for any presidential administration. IMAGE: US President-elect......

Aware of China funding of projects in South Asia: Govt

The government on Thursday said it is aware of China funding infrastructure projects including in ports, highways and airports in countries in South Asia. IMAGE: A general view of the old port in......

Building Bridges in South Asia

"Building Bridges" was the theme of the recently concluded South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, or Saarc, summit in Addu (Maldives). The leaders agreed to give this shape by......

How South Asia can reduce poverty

South Asia needs to add between 1 million and 1.2 million additional jobs every month for the next 20 years to sustain growth and reduce poverty in the region, a World Bank report said on Thursday.......

Why Pakistan is South Asia's sick man

Today, Pakistan is South Asia's sick man. This year -- the financial year ending on June 30 -- if the Pakistani economy grows at all, the rate of increase will be no more than the rate of growth in......

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

UK fashion retailer Superdry on Wednesday said it will sell its intellectual property assets in South Asia to Reliance Retail for 40 million pounds (Rs 402 crore) through a joint venture.......

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

With rising disposable incomes in cities beyond metros, the penetration of credit cards — and consequently, credit card spending — is growing at a much faster pace than in traditional......

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'The entire region that I love so much can come together and celebrate the Oscar nomination.' IMAGE: Pawo Choyning Dorji and his wife Stephanie Lai at the Oscar luncheon in Los Angeles, March 7,......

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

IMAGE: Manika Batra was part of Team Asia at the inaugural Waldner Cup. Photograph: Manika Batra / X India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team......

Women's Jr Asia Cup Hockey: India down Japan to enter final

IMAGE: India's players celebrate after winning their match Japan to qualify for the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Oman on Saturday on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India......

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

IMAGE: With no Test century under his belt for nearly two years, Tom Latham will be under pressure to lead from the front in the three-match series starting in Bangalore on October 16. Photograph:......

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

IMAGE: 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up! Photograph: BCCI/X The 2025 calendar promises to be an exciting year for Indian cricket fans, with 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs on the cards.The......

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

IMAGE: A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. Photograph: OCA Media Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became......

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