With the United States shifting the focus of its foreign policy to the Asia Pacific region, Myanmar has gained a tremendous strategic importance. This became clear when President Barack Obama had made Myanmar his first port of call after he assumed office in his second term. This is also the reason why Chinese President Xi […]
It’s wrong to put a “harsh lens” on India regarding gender inequality and sexual violence as it’s not just confined to Indian borders but spread across the globe, says Vibha Bakshi, who framed the aftermath of the December 2012 gangrape on camera in the National Award winning documentary “Daughters of Mother India”. “We are not […]
Gionee, the Chinese mobile phone manufacturer based in Shenzhen, is a company that doesn’t make much noise. Its motto seems to be to get the product to do the talking. IANS got its hands on the handset maker’s top device in India, the S7, which was launched at Rs.24,999. Here’s our analysis: Design: The S7 […]
By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi: What’s the word that comes to mind when you put something really tasty and scrumptious in your mouth? Nom Nom. These are the two exact words that one would utter while dining at the uber chic and sophisticated Nom Nom pan-Asian eatery at The Ashok. Nom Nom started in […]
By Ruwa Shah New Delhi: This Ramzan, replenish your Iftar delicacies with dates from almost all the countries around the globe. In the holy month of Ramzan, a lot of seasonal products find their way to the streets of the capital city (Delhi) – but the sumptuous dates are exceptionally cherished. A small market in […]
Union Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar said, Indian steel production reached the third highest position in the first five months of 2015. The minister also said that the steel industry grew at more than eight percent during 2014-15. “So far, India was the fourth largest steel producer in the world only after […]
The cast of TV show “Comedy Nights With Kapil” has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for a brand-new campaign to promote the adoption of homeless cats and dogs. The campaign shows the cast on set alongside the words “DOG Bless This Family! Adopt a Dog From a Shelter […]
As Western Australia heads into a winter cold snap, Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis has launched the home fire safety campaign, WinterSafe, reminding families to stay safe and prevent fires from occurring in their home. Firefighters attend at least two home fires on average each day, however new research conducted by the Department of […]
Official jobs data has confirmed NSW’s position as the nation’s strongest performing economy. NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian said the latest ABS data showed there were 11,300 jobs added in NSW in June – more than double the next highest state. “These figures are yet more proof that NSW is the nation’s strongest economy,” […]
Strathfield MP Jodi McKay visited Strathfield State Emergency Service (NSW SES) last Wednesday to take a first-hand look at the Unit’s training and operations. A brief the Unit sent to local Council and Parliamentary representatives on their storm response in April and May prompted her visit. “Our SES volunteers in Strathfield are always on-call, […]