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South Asia
Indian Boy Dances to Mark ‘Gudi Padwa’
A young Indian boy dressed in traditional attire performs during a procession to mark “Gudi Padwa,” or Maharashtrian New Year, in Mumbai, India, Friday, March 23, 2012. <Photo: AP/Newsis> news@theasian.asia
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Column
Lakes dry up in eastern Nepal
This is the Tal Pokhari Maimugha Lake being dried up. ILAM, Nepal – Beautiful lakes of Ilam district in eastern Nepal, important in terms of bio-diversity and cultural significance, are drying up in absence of much needed conservation measures. Out of a total of 42 lakes and ponds located at different…
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Culture
Living Goddess ‘Kumari’ in Nepal
KATMANDU — A Kumari, or living Goddess, sits on a palanquin carried by devotees towards the Ghode Jatra festival, an annual horse-racing festival, in Katmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, March, 22, 2012. According to legend, the festival is held to celebrate the victory over a demon named Tundi who lived in the…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on March 23 2012: Cops took trip rather than probe stalker
Top news in <Japan Times>: Cops took trip rather than probe stalker
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East Asia
Major news in China on March 23 2012
Top news in <People’s Daily>: Growth of China’s national defense expenditure reasonable
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Central Asia
Major news in Afghanistan on March 23 2012
Top news in <Pajhwok>: Strategic deal being scrutinised
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South East Asia
Major news in Singapore on March 23 2012
Top News in <Straits Times>: Jurong Lake District gets IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant
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South Asia
Major news in Sri Lanka on March 23 2012
Top News in <The Island>: Geneva, Lanka fails to beat the odds
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West Asia
Major news in UAE on March 23 2012
Top News in <Gulfnews>: Dh 617m First Interchange complete in Dubai
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West Asia
Major news in Syria on March 23 2012
Top news in <Sana>: Joint Prayer Held for the Souls of Syria’s Martyrs… Patriarch Laham: Syria is Strong and Resilient
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