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South Asia
Indian Actress rides wave of success
Anushka Sharma was born in 1988 in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore. Influenced by her father who served as an army officer, she was educated at the Army School and later got education from the Mount Carmel College. Later, she moved to Mumbai for her modelling career. She began her…
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East Asia
China-Russia power struggle in Central Asian markets
Two of the least developed Central Asian countries, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, have been heavily dependent on Chinese investment lately. But it appears that Chinese investors may be more inclined towards favoring Tajikistan over neighboring Kyrgyzstan. Neither of the countries boast an attractive investment climate. According to the World Bank, out…
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West Asia
Why ISIS is so brutal
On one hand, why ISIS is so brutal does not make sense. Yet, with a deeper analysis, it does. Just when we think ISIS cannot horrify us more than they have, they top themselves. The latest example is the video showing the Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh burned alive. Cruelty has…
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South Asia
Maoists prevent New Constitution
Prachanda becomes the Spoilsport The Maoists of Nepal, led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” has prevented the popularly elected Constituent Assembly (CA) from promulgating the much-awaited democratic constitution, disappointing all the peace loving Nepalese people. The political parties, including the Maoists, had promised to draft and promulgate the new constitution…
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West Asia
Committed to Empowering Emiratri Youth, EMIRATES FOUNDATION TAKES PART in THE UAE- UK PIONEERS FORUM 2015 in London
As part of its commitment to empowering Emirati youth, Emirates Foundation’s Chief Sustainability Officer Khuloud Al Nuwais represented the organization at the UAE-UK Pioneers Forum 2015 in London, United Kingdom. In its second year, the Forum took place at the Park Plaza Hotel on Friday, February 6th and brought together…
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East Asia
Will 2014, Year of ‘Senior Movies’ influence the Korean Movie Industry?
The movie industry in the year 2014 was filled with ‘senior movies’: movies with themes that specifically target the elderly population. Indeed, several movies such as Miss Granny and Ode to My Father received sensational reviews with their interesting topic, dealing with an issue that is worth looking but has…
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South Asia
A National Agenda: Nepal in Transition
Interview with Nepalese Ambassador Kaman Singh Lama “Korea is a partner and model of growth for Nepal. Nepal has a lot to offer and we need the help of our partners to make the best out of our potential.” Nepalese envoy to Korea Kaman Singh Lama in an exclusive interview…
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East Asia
ANOC and SNU Dream Together Master Program sign MoU
Last January 19 in Lausanne, the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul National University’s Division of Global Sport Management Talent Development for greater academic cooperation in the development of sport administrators. As part of the MoU, the ANOC will recommend prospective candidates…
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West Asia
Kuwait : Expatriates Visa Fees Up Again
The Ministry of Social Affairs is considering increasing all fees related to issuance of WORK permits, visa renewal and visa transfers for expatriates. Formalities are been finalized with the Fatwa and Legislation Department, and the decision can be implemented without prior approval by the National Assembly. The daily census by…
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West Asia
Middle East Film and Comic Con 2015 Targeting Attendance of over 50,000 Fans
Announce William Shatner as headline guest alongside new strategic partners for 2015 Middle East, February 9 2015: The Middle East Film and Comic Con (www.mefcc.com) continues to grow significantly with a target of over 50,000 visitors for the 2015 show and an additional 35% of space booked at the Dubai…
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