Asian Lite News Archive

Month: October 2020

  • Fauci appears in Trump’s campaign ad

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    In the 30-second ad titled “Carefully”, which was released on Saturday, a narrator notes Trump’s recovery from Covid-19 and includes a clip of Fauci…Reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has released a new ad which features Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, touting the administration’s response to the ongoing Covid-19…

  • Indian American Shree Saini In Miss World America Pageant

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    The 2020 Miss World America pageant will see Indian American Shree Saini as a major competitor. She has already grabbed her position as the representative of Washington DC in the recently announced 2020 contestants list of Miss World America competition. She is a survivor of heart surgery at age 12 for a pacemaker implant and…

  • Election 2020: NZ PM reveals ‘vision 2030’

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    Ardern’s announcment came while she was addressing a ruling Labour Party rally ahead of the October 17 general elections, which will determine the membership of the country’s 53rd Parliament…Reports Asian Lite News New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday unveiled her 2030 vision ahead of the upcoming general elections. she wants the state housing…

  • US sanctions: Maduro writes to ‘peoples of the world’

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    The President also said Venezuela is preparing to hold legislative elections on December 6, and that over 90 per cent of local political organizations have fielded over 14,000 candidates for 277 seats…Reports Asian Lite News Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has addressed a letter “to the peoples of the world” on his government’s response to Washington’s…

  • Razorpay becomes newest addition to Indian Unicorn Club

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    Full-stack financial solutions company Razorpay has raised $100 million in its Series D round of funding, making it another Indian unicorn with over $1 billion in valuation, joining the big startup-turned-unicorn league of BYJU’s, Swiggy, Zomato, Paytm and more. The round was co-led by GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and Sequoia India, along with participation…

  • Portugal, Spain agree on new cross-border strategy

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    Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa told the media after the meeting that the strategy is presented as a set of measures and investments to “make life easier for people living on both sides of the border”…Reports Asian Lite News The Prime Ministers of Portugal and Spain have agreed on a common strategy for transboundary development.…

  • Make Your Habits Fruitful

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    “Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the maxim during his Mann ki Baat session a few days back, which signifies that mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. With the COVID – 19 cases on the rise, good nutrition is critical for one’s survival and…

  • Diabetics, A Threat To Visual Loss

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    Glucose is an essential energy source for all living cells of the human body, which is programmed in a way wherein the glucose levels in the blood are maintained at an optimal level through various hormones…Dr. Samyak V Mulkutkar. Blood glucose levels are normally referred to as blood sugar levels in our day to day…

  • How To Style A Staple Shirt

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    When it comes to fashion staples in a mans wardrobe, a pristine white shirt is something one cant afford to miss. While many of us know the art of playing with colours and prints these days, we focus on how to style a staple shirt. Designer Ravi Gupta from Gargee Designers suggests how to make…

  • Second nationwide lockdown likely in UK

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    A top UK scientist has said that a second nationwide lockdown was a possibility in the face of a worsening situation of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a BBC interview on Sunday, Peter Horby, chair of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) and a government adviser, said the UK was at…

  • ‘Artist Needs To Look Forward’

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    There was a time when she could not afford a studio, and had to move in with her mother. But there was never a time when she made marketable art.… Nalini Malani speaks with Sukant Deepak. “However, as an artist I never look back at my past. It is important to look forward, as an…

  • ‘Our Game Gives Us Lot Of Confidence’

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    Mumbai Indians (MI) climbed to the top of the table with their five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Skipper Rohit Sharma said that being top of the table gives the team confidence on the way they are approaching their matches. “Means a lot (to be top of the…

  • IIW Celebrates Hindi Diwas with Women Poets and Kids Show

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    Inspiring Indian Women (IIW) and Hindi Shiksha Parishad UK celebrated Hindi Diwas supported by High Commission of India UK. The event was attended by Mr Ravi Shankar Attache Political, Ms Shashi Mathur, Ms Sunitaa and Ms Parveen Rani. 14 th September marked the celebration of Hindi Diwas all over the world and London was no…

  • ‘Win At Roland Garros Means Everything To Me’

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    Rafael Nadal continued his marauding run at the French Open with a record-extending 13th title win on Sunday. He beat arch-rival and world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 and the victory took him level with Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam wins, the most for any male singles player. Nadal, however, said in…

  • ‘Aiming To Achieve Many things This Year’

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    Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho said on Saturday that his hunger for success has increased three-fold after his season-long loan at Bayern Munich. “I’m aiming to achieve many things this year at both a personal and collective level,” Coutinho told a virtual news conference, Xinhua news agency reports. “I can say that I returned…

  • Semi Urban, Tier 2 Markets Driving Growth: Honor India Head

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    The semi-urban and tier-2 markets are at the forefront of driving growth in digital and intelligent technologies in India, leading to significant market recovery in the Unlock phase, said a top Honor India executive. The comment comes after the company recently entered the India laptop market and expanded its wearables portfolio in the country. “The…

  • Tara Shares Hair Care Routine

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    Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria believes that girls should leave their hair in its natural form. “Keep it simple, natural and be mindful of what you’re putting in your hair,” asserts Tara, who is the new face of St. Botanica. The “Student of the Year 2” star will be endorsing the brand’s haircare range. In a…

  • Are We Wearing Masks Properly?

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    When it came to non-compliance towards covering face, breathing problems have emerged as a key reason, with 50 percent listing it in a nationwide survey, followed by discomfort and inconvenience at 44 per cent. Around 45 percent also assume that as long as social distancing was maintained, a mask was not required. The survey, spread…

  • Saina Targets To Improve Fitness

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    Saina Nehwal is currently concerned with maintaining fitness for competitions and tournaments next year and not thinking about the long road ahead of her to ensure a fourth appearance at the Olympic Games. The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist is currently ranked 22nd in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Race to Tokyo rankings and needs…

  • Religious fests to fuel India Corona cases

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    “No religion or God says that you have to celebrate in an ostentatious way; that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray,” India’s Health Minister Harsh Vardhan stated…reports Asian Lite Newsdesk As festivities are around the corner, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has requested people to not adhere to complacency amid…

  • Maniesh Paul: Amitabh Bachchan continues to inspire me

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    Maniesh took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures along with the cine icon from the sets of the popular quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Expressing his fondness for Amitabh, Maniesh reminisced his childhood memories of the actor. He wrote: “I’m a Delhi boy, who lived in a small place called Malviya…

  • Maxwell ‘shattered’ after Saturday’s game

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    Glenn Maxwell was ‘shattered after he failed to take King XI Punjab over the line during their IPL 2020 match. Kings XI needed 14 runs off the last over with Maxwell at the crease on Saturday. The Australian batsman hit a boundary and got a couple on the first three balls of the final over…

  • Global PC, Notebook markets clock record climb

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    The global PC market climbed 12.7 per cent from a year ago to reach 79.2 million units in the third quarter of this year, registering the highest growth the market has seen in the past 10 years, according to the latest report from Canalys. After a weak Q1, the recovery in Q2 continued into Q3…

  • Trudeau announces more funding for food banks

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    Trudeau also announced an additional 100 million Canadian dollars (about $76 million) in federal funding for food banks across Canada to help them meet the surge in demand…Reports Asian Lite News Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged Canadians to stem the spread of the Covid-19 as “the country is at a tipping point…

  • ‘Humanity above the realm of politics’: Guterres hails WFP

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    Guterres said he is delighted by the decision of the Nobel Committee to award this year’s Prize for Peace to the WFP…Reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ has hailed the World Food Programme’s Nobel Peace Prize Award, calling its Humanitarian-Driven Work ‘Above the Realm of Politics’ In a statement on the awarding of…

  • Spice operates first charter flight to Georgia

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    Budget airline SpiceJet on Saturday operated its maiden charter flight to Georgia flying 176 students from Chennai to Tbilisi. Accordingly, the airline will operate another charter flight to Georgia from Kochi on Sunday for 174 Indian students. The airline has played a key role in repatriating more than 1.6 lakh stranded Indian and foreign nationals…

  • Pence delays Indiana trip to vote early

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    According to a report in The Hill news website, Pence was slated to travel to Indianapolis, where he is still registered to vote, to cast his ballot in person along with his wife, Karen…Reports Asian Lite News US Vice President Mike Pence has postponed a planned trip to the state of Indiana on Friday to…

  • Biden campaign raises over $12mn after VP debate

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    The former Vice President’s campaign had raised nearly $10 million after the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump on September 29…Reports Asian Lite News Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign announced that it has raised more than $12 million following the debate between the party’s candidate Kamala Harris and US Vice President Mike Pence.…

  • KXIP skipper has no answers for the team’s losing streak

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    Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) captain KL Rahul said that he had no answers after the team succumbed to their fifth consecutive loss of this year’s IPL. Chasing a target of 165 set by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Saturday, KXIP were cruising for much of the chase before losing their…

  • Batting is a worry for CSK: Dhoni

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    Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni saw his team sink to their fifth defeat of the ongoing IPL season on Saturday with a 37-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Chasing a target of 170, CSK could only manage 132/8 at the end of their 20 overs. “Too many holes in the ship…

  • Teenager Swiatek Clinches French Open

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    Iga Swiatek on Saturday became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam as she beat Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1. Swiatek, 19, is the youngest French Open champion since Rafael Nadal in 2005, who was also aged 19. After racing to a 3-0 lead in the first set, Swiatek was reeled back in as…

  • Azerbaijan, Armenia Agree on Ceasefire

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    Russia announced that Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed today to a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, starting at noon the same day, after long negotiations that took place in Moscow between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a statement that the ceasefire will…

  • Infiltration incidents down in Kashmir

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    Army’s 15 Corps General Officer Commanding Lt Gen BS Raju on Saturday said that less than 30 infiltrators had managed to enter the Kashmir Valley from across the borders and LoC with Pakistan this year as against 130 during the same period last year. “This year, we have stopped infiltration to a large extent. Last…

  • Nawaz asked to appear in Pak court by Nov 24

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     The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asked former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to appear before it by November 24 to avoid being declared a proclaimed offender. The IHC’s Registrar Office on Friday issued a written order in the proceedings on the appeal in Al-Azizia and Avenfield corruption references, reports Dawn news. A two-member division…

  • Afghan govt accused of misuse of Covid-19 funds

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    Amid reports of a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in Afghanistan, the Kabul government is facing mounting criticism over alleged misuse of international funds to battle the pandemic, the media reported A Kabul-based anti-corruption organization, Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA), on Friday said the government was not ready to provide the details of the…

  • India warns against attempts to disrupt Non-Aligned Movement

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    Calling out Pakistan’s attempts to disrupt the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), India has warned that it will slide to irrelevance and be shut out of global decision-making if attempts were made to divide it by venting bilateral grievances. “If we take up issues that divide rather than unite us, reducing our movement to a platform for…

  • Second Presidential Debate Cancelled

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    The second presidential debate between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden which was scheduled to take place on October 15 in Miami, has been officially cancelled, it was announced. In a statement on Friday night, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) said: “It is now apparent there will be no debate…

  • DCvsRR: Capitals settle for 184/8 in 20 overs

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    Jofra Archer (3/24) led the way as Rajasthan Royals (RR) restricted Delhi Capitals (DC) to 184/8 in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. It was the first time this season that a team batting first in Sharjah did not score more than 200 runs. RR managed to dismiss DC’s dangerous…

  • BR Shetty Files Complaint against Manghat Brothers, Former NMC officials

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    The founder and former Chairman of UAE’s NMC healthcare and Finablr, BR Shetty has moved a complaint against former CEOs and officials of the two companies, alleging them of fraud. He claims that Pramod and Prashanth Manghat who were the CEOs had defrauded him by orchestrating a deception over the group companies’ affairs, Khaleej Times…

  • RBI’s liquidity booster measures push indices up

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    Buoyed by the Reserve Bank’s liquidity boosting measures, the Indian benchmark indices rose for the seventh consecutive session on Friday, making it the best winning streak in almost a year. The markets’ upswing was maintained despite a status quo in key lending rates announced by the RBI. However, analysts noted that gains came on the…

  • Delectable Dining at XR London

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    Columnist and Restaurant Reviewer Riccha Grrover in an interview with Carlo Scotto, Chef-Owner of XR, Modern European cuisine with Asian influences showcasing restaurant in the heart of London’s fashionable Marylebone neighbourhood. An exclusive for Asian Lite International.   With over 15 years’ experience working in some of London’s top restaurants – including several Michelin-starred kitchens – Italian-born…

  • Honda launches H’ness CB350 in India, takes on RE

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    Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to take on the epic Royal Enfields in the mid size segment. It has entered the mid-size 350-500 cc motorcycle segment in India with the launch of H’ness CB350, priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The new offering is the third BS-VI model from the…

  • Zaiwalla Urges Indian President to intervene in book ban row

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    London-based well-known Indian-origin solicitor Sarosh Zaiwalla complains to Indian President Ramnath Kovind, Chief Justice of India, Sharad Bobde and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, about misconduct of Patiala Court Judge Sanjeev Jain and Congress party MP regarding the order to restrict the sale and distribution of his memoirs titled Honour Bound – Adventures of an…

  • ‘Joe won’t last two months as president’: Trump

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    Trump launched a vicious attack calling Harris a “monster” and a “communist”….Reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris would replace Joe Biden as president within a month if he were elected and launched a vicious attack calling her a “monster” and a “communist”. In…

  • Impressed by Devdutt and Ravi’s Performance: Nehra

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    Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra is mighty impressed with the performance of youngsters Devdutt Padikkal and Ravi Bishnoi in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Padikkal, who is playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been in great form so far, amassing 178 runs in the five innings he has played. Bishnoi,…

  • Pant has vastly improved his game : Lara

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    Rishabh Pant has vastly improved his batting and he is a major asset for the Delhi Capitals, says legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara. Pant has been in good form in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring 171 runs in the five matches he has played so far. “I think he…

  • MPC decides to maintain lending rates

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    Persistently high inflation fanned in part due to supply side disruptions along with seasonal factors led the Reserve Bank of India to maintain the key lending rates. Accordingly, the Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank in its penultimate meet for 2020, decided to maintain the repo rate – or short-term lending – rate for…

  • EU ministers mull new migration pact

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    A major point of disagreement is the idea of mandatory relocation of asylum seekers arriving in Europe’s coastal states…Reports Asian Lite News European Union (EU) Ministers held a meeting to discuss the new migration pact for the first time since it was announced in late September. Amid tension between member states regarding the proposal, the…

  • EU Settlement Scheme Gets More Than 4 Million Applications

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    The latest statistics also show that, of the more than 4 million applications across the UK, there have been nearly 3.7 million from England, 204,700 from Scotland, 67,200 from Wales and 66,300 from Northern Ireland up to the end of September 2020…reports Asian Lite News The UK Home Office has announced that there have been…

  • Don’t change traditional dates for BCCI: Allan Border

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    Even as Cricket Australia (CA) is yet to officially announce the dates for India’s tour of Australia that begins next month, controversy has flared up. It is not just the broadcasters Seven West Media, the owner of Channel 7, who are crying foul over the tentative schedule that the Australian board has prepared. Former Australia…