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For American brands worried about China, Is India the future?
The surge of multinational brands in India's manufacturing sector signals a shift towards diversification and job creation. Companies like Shree Krishna are fulfilling substantial orders for global retailers, highlighting India's growing importance in the global supply chain.
Air India names Tata Projects' Sanjay Sharma as new CFO
Air India has named Sanjay Sharma as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Vinod Hejmadi who retired after a long tenure with the airline now owned by Tata. Sharma brings over 30 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, and Real Estate, having held key finance positions at Tata Projects Limited and other reputable organizations. He will report to Air India's CEO & MD, Campbell Wilson.
China says Hong Kong protest song ban 'necessary measure'
China defended the banning of "Glory to Hong Kong," a protest song from the city's 2019 democracy demonstrations, calling it a "necessary measure." The foreign ministry stated that preventing the song's dissemination was a legitimate action to uphold national security responsibilities in Hong Kong.
A clean technology trade war shows how empires fall
China produces 84% of the world’s solar modules and 86% of its lithium-ion batteries, as well as 67% of the nacelles that join wind turbines' blades to their towers, and 70% of electrolyzers for manufacturing green hydrogen.
Iconic French painting to make comeback in true colours
The public will be able to admire Eugene Delacroix's 'Liberty Leading the People' in its full glory at the Louvre museum from Thursday.
The Masters 2024: Amid golf’s raging civil war, all the top players gather in Augusta for the year’s first major
The 88th edition of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club unfolds amidst the vibrant blooms of azaleas, offering a welcome break from golf's ongoing power struggle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. As the sport's legacy and future collide, the Masters and its coveted Green Jacket symbolize more than just a tournament win—it's a battle for control, prestige, and the sport's soul. With top players like Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka vying for glory, this year's Masters promises a blend of tradition and modern golfing prowess.
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MAMA Awards 2023: Time, date, hosts, performers, where to watch free, nominees
The MAMA Awards 2023 will be held on Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29. The red carpet event will begin at 4 pm and the awards ceremony will begin at 6 pm. Know about it in detail.
Barcelona's Sips Bar reigns supreme as the World's Best Top 50 Bars in 2023, while Singapore sparkles
Barcelona's Sips bar has been named the best bar in the world in the 2023 edition of the World's 50 Best Bars ranking. The awards ceremony took place in Singapore and featured bars from 28 cities. European bars performed well, with London and Barcelona securing two spots in the top ten. Asia also had a strong presence, with Singapore boasting three bars on the list.
Asian Games: Indian equestrian team breaks 41-yr-long jinx, PM Modi hails 'historic' achievement
India's Equestrian Dressage Team ended a 41-year gold medal drought at the Asian Games, clinching a gold medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for their "unparalleled skill, teamwork" and called it a historic achievement. The team scored 209.206 percentage points, beating China and Hong Kong. Netizens also celebrated the team's victory, hailing it as a triumphant moment for India.
Amazon Prime Video's September 2023 Line-up: Here’s the complete list
Get ready for a fresh wave of entertainment on Amazon Prime Video this September. The anticipated arrival of "The Wheel of Time Season 2" is one highlight of the lot. Amazon Prime Video's regular content shuffle, including TV shows, documentaries, and movies, aims to keep viewers engaged while adhering to legal obligations.
Amazon Prime Video: See the titles of movies, TV shows to be added this week
Amazon Prime Video has a thrilling highlight this week with the much-awaited Season 2 of "The Wheel of Time." A spectacular array of over 300 movies and shows are set to launch on Friday, September 1. Regular updates keep the collection fresh, catering to viewer engagement and legal requirements.
Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023: Day 1 gets over; here's where you can watch the match livestream?
Where to watch: The Indian men's kabaddi team enters the tournament as the defending champions, having clinched victory over Pakistan with a score of 36-22 in the 2017 edition. With an impressive track record, India has emerged victorious in seven out of eight editions since the tournament's inception in 1980. The only exception was Iran's triumph in the 2003 edition held in Kangar, Malaysia.
Hong Kong and India’s quest to regulate crypto a boon for Asia’s Web3 ecosystem
Hong Kong and India are taking different routes towards developing their crypto ecosystems. Hong Kong has established a set of comprehensive regulations for the crypto industry and has made it easier for retail investors to engage in digital assets, which has attracted international crypto businesses. India, on the other hand, has seen a thriving crypto ecosystem from 2020 until early 2022, but government-imposed taxes and regulations have caused setbacks. While both countries have implemented anti-money laundering laws and mandatory KYC norms for crypto users, they have different approaches towards engaging the youth population and building crypto infrastructure.
Inside the Korean TV boom that has global streamers piling into Seoul
Korean TV has become a global sensation, with titles like Squid Game and The Glory becoming hugely popular on Netflix. South Korea is now the largest producer of hit series globally for the streaming service outside the US, with over 60% of its customers watching a Korean show last year. Other companies have also been keen to capitalize on the success of Korean content, with Disney+ and Apple TV+ among global streaming services exploring deals to invest in the country.
Hong Kong Anthem: Google refuses to alter search results. Know what happened
Google made it clear that it won't change the search results for the Hong Kong anthem amid a row on where it appears in the search engine result pages.
Google says does not change search results after Hong Kong anthem row
The controversy began after it emerged that links to the pro-democracy song "Glory to Hong Kong" appeared ahead of China's official "March of the Volunteers" when people searched for the city's anthem.
Google refused Hong Kong request over protest anthem: HK official
Hong Kong's security secretary Chris Tang said a request for Google to replace the protest anthem with China's national anthem as the top search term was denied, as Google said such results were generated by an algorithm with no human input.
Signs that Xi Jinping could be getting ready to realise his military ambitions
Xi seems bent to realise his military ambitions and reclaim what he thinks is China’s past glory. His military ambitions go beyond Taiwan, which would be a starting point. Chinese generals want to test the US’ ability to get out of the proxy war psyche and directly engage in confrontation with the world’s second-biggest economy.
China: A year in review and preview
It is understandable why China is attempting a zero-cases policy, since domestic vaccines are not effective against emerging variants like Omicron, especially compared to Western vaccines that use mRNA. This is particularly ominous for China, because COVID could spread like wildfire amongst a population where there is little natural immunity.
A timeline of the impact of the national security law on Hong Kong
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is given a new prison sentence of 14 months over his role in an unauthorised assembly on Oct. 1, 2019, and 47 activists are back in court, here is a timeline of developments.
Sindhu, Saina chase glory as All England gets underway amid coronavirus outbreak
A number of tournaments, including the German Open, was postponed since the deadly disease first broke out in Wuhan, China, affecting the preparation of the shuttlers for the Tokyo Olympics.
Can Asia regain its former glory?
By 2020 the share of Asian economies in the world GDP in terms of purchasing power parity will exceed 50%.
Hottest crypto coin's massive rally echoes bitcoin's glory days
Binance made about $400 million last year, and expects profits of about the same amount, or a little more, which it receives in cryptocurrency, this year.
True Champions: Olympians who helped restore faith in sportsmanship at Rio 2016
The best moments from the Olympics that showed that the real spirit of sports is so much more than a medal.
Itchy feet? Forget Europe, try these Lonely Planet's 'Best in Asia' spots
It will also leave you stumped with choices, and a problem of plenty: from bustling lively cities, to gorgeous and endless coastlines.
Deutsche Bank chief scotches India unit sale speculation
Bank’s Asia-Pacific CEO Gunit Chadha says commitment to region is strong and intact
China seeks great power status after sea retreat
The expeditions are in the spotlight in official comments and state media as China lays claim to about 90% of the South China Sea.
India will soon find rightful place in world varsity ranks: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed confidence that Indian institutions will soon find their rightful place in the international rankings for higher educational institutions.
How Hutchison Whampoa's Li Ka-shing made the most of India opportunity
Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing-run Hutchison Whampoa to tap opportunities and exit, as it did in India when it sold its telecom business to Vodafone.
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