Asian Lite News Archive

Category: INDIAN NEWS

  • Naidu to shift base to Vijayawada

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    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu appears all set to shift his base from Hyderabad to Vijayawada, where he opened his camp office reports Asian Lite News. Amid chanting of Vedic hymns by priests, Naidu stepped into the building and sat on his chair. Naidu’s cabinet colleagues, leaders of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) including…

  • Modi a visionary: Bangla media

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rousing speech and the 65-point joint declaration that wrapped up his two-day trip to Bangladesh received huge splash in the Bangladesh media reports Asian Lite News. They have termed the Indian leader as a “visionary” and one “thinking out of the box”. In a commentary, the largest circulation English newspaper, the Daily…

  • Why Nestle cant kill Maggi

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    Arvind Padmanabhan and Aparajita Gupta writes on why Nestle can’t and won’t forfeit Brand Maggi in Asian Lite, Britain’s leading Asian newspaper.  As Nestle braces to regain consumer trust over safety of its popular noodles, the jolt on its India operations will be severe, given the position “Brand Maggi” has enjoyed in its ecosystem, analysts said.…

  • World Yoga Day to kick-start from Rajpath

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    By Sushil Kumar  Hundreds of thousands of health enthusiasts from 193 countries will perform various ‘asanas’ (yogic postures) at different places across the globe with some 35,000 to 40,000 people who would lead the celebrations from Rajpath in the heart of the Indian capital to mark the first International Yoga Day on June 21. Ishvar…

  • Bollywood thrills fans in Malaysia

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    By Natalia Ningthoujam  It was high on star power, Bollywood business and interactive sessions with global fans. The 16th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, which concluded after three days of entertainment and fun, saw a galaxy of stars regaling their umpteen fans in the Malaysian capital. With names like Hrithik…

  • Mamata mutes herself in Dhaka

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    Ranjana Narayan writes in the Asian Lite, Britains top Asian newspaper on Mamata’s Dhaka visit. She went, she saw, she attended and returned. That in sum appears to have been the itinerary of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her trip to Dhaka. On her rests the hopes of an accord between the two nations…

  • India denies entry for Greenpeace member

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    member of Greenpeace International, Aaron Gray-Block, has been “barred” from entering India despite having a valid business visa and necessary documents, the NGO said. The organisation has demanded an explanation from the ministry of home affairs. Gray-Block was travelling from Sydney and was barred from entering into India. “No formal reason was given by the…

  • TDP slaps multiple FIRs against Rao

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    TDP leaders lodged police complaints against Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao at various police stations in Andhra Pradesh for what they called a conspiracy by the Telangana government to defame Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The development came a day after an audio tape of a purported telephonic conversation between Chandrababu Naidu…

  • NEWS N PICS – World NEWS

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    Asian Lite News provides a selection of news pictures from today’s world events – G7 summit in Germany and the battle at Roland Garros top the world news today      

  • Sahara to sell Grosvenor in London

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    Sahara clinches $850 mn debt deal for foreign hotels….reports Asian Lite News  In a relief for the crisis-hit Sahara Group, the Indian company has sealed the sale of its Grosvenor House hotel in London and two US properties — Plaza and Dream Downtown — in an $850 million debt refinance deal. The Sunday Times reported…

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  • Modi Thaws Ties With Dhaka

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    India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Sunday noted that India-Bangladesh ties have entered a new phase with a “pragmatic, mature and practical approach” and both reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in tackling extremism and terrorism and not to allow their territory for any activity inimical to the other…reports Asian…

  • Modi to lead India on World Yoga Day

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    People from 193 countries will perform various ‘asanas’ (yogic postures) at different places across the globe with some 35,000 to 40,000 people who would lead the celebrations from Rajpath in New Delhi to mark the first International Yoga Day on June 21. A special report by Sushil Kumar on International Yoga Day Hundreds of thousands of health enthusiasts from…

  • Nestle entangled in a noodle mess

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    Asian Lite News releasing an anlyse by Arvind Padmanabhan and Aparajita Gupta on Switzerland-based Nestle’s Maggi woes in India – Why Nestle can’t and won’t forfeit Brand Maggi As Nestle braces to regain consumer trust over safety of its popular noodles, the jolt on its India operations will be severe, given the position “Brand Maggi”…

  • India promotes Global Village at UN

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    India adds spiritual dimension to ‘Act East’ policy. India’s Permanent Representative Asoke Kumar Mukerji said at the International Day of Vesak celebration Friday that India “sought to use the ancient links forged by our common Buddhist heritage between different countries in Asia as part of our foreign policy outreach, seeing the world as one family, or…

  • Vaz faces sleaze probe for pushing Lalit Modi visa papers

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    Britain’s most senior Asian politician is facing a parliamentary enquiry for his alleged recommendation for Mr Lalit Modi, India’s controversial cricketing tycoon, the Sunday Times reported Keith Vaz, MP from Leicester East, personally wrote to Sarah Rapson, the director- general of UK visas and immigration, in an effort to expedite the case of Mr Modi, founder…

  • Modi visits Dhakeshwari temple

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    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Dhakeshwari temple in Dhaka and offered prayers and also inaugurated the new Indian high commission chancery complex at Baridhara where he inaugurated six projects undertaken with grant-in-aid from India. “Reaching out to Bangladesh directly. PM inaugurated 6 projects undertaken with grant in aid & interacts w/ beneficiaries,” Vikas…

  • New York Times Spoils Modi Party

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    Just when the Narendra Modi government was celebrating its first year in office on a note of simulated well being, Gardiner Harris, bureau chief of New York Times in New Delhi, spoilt the party by making a gloomy announcement: New Delhi, the capital of Modi’s dream nation, was unlivable and that Harris was leaving, with…

  • Bollywood rocks Kuala Lumpur

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    By Natalia Ningthoujam  Be it from Kenya, Bangladesh or India, die-hard fans of Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra flew from their home countries just to get a glimpse of their favourite celebrities who are here for the 16th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards. With a…

  • Rahul tears into Modi and Mamata

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    Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over a host of issues, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi called upon his party workers to vanquish the ruling Trinamool Congress and bring the party to power in West Bengal. On a day’s trip to the state, Gandhi reached out to…

  • Historic land swap deal ratified

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    In a historic move, India and Bangladesh ratified an over 40-year-old land border swap agreement and flagged off two new trans-border buses as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and announced a $2 billion Line of Credit to Dhaka. Both countries also inked 22 agreements, including renewing a bilateral…

  • Scent of a Samaritan

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    What prompts us to help others?….explores Asian Lite News Ever wondered why we often help others even without expecting anything in return? That could be thanks to simple biological mechanisms that have evolved to keep a group of individuals cohesive, says a new study. “We would not hesitate about helping an older person trying to…

  • Teaching is a big headache!

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    Teachers suffer psychosomatic disorders such as exhaustion, fatigue, and headaches more frequently than other occupational groups, Germany-based research has found…reports Asian Lite News It is not an easy job! Researchers found teachers suffer psychosomatic disorders such as exhaustion, fatigue, and headaches more frequently than other occupational groups! The study by Klaus Scheuch, business manager at…

  • ‘Bhoomi Puja for Amaravathi

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    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu performs ‘bhoomi puja’ for new capital Amaravathi…reports Sekhar Vemuri Amid chanting of Vedic hymns, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday performed ‘bhoomi puja’ or ground breaking ceremony of the new state capital Amaravathi. As the clock struck 8.49 a.m., Naidu accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneswari and…

  • Modi Begins Bangladesh Tour

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     Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his two-day “historic” visit to Bangladesh will “strengthen ties” between the two countries. In a tweet, Modi thanked Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the warm welcome. “Thank you PM Sheikh Hasina for the warm welcome. I look forward to a very good visit that will strengthen…

  • Modi happy with social security schemes

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed joy on the number of enrollments under the recently-launched three social security schemes crossing the 10 crore mark, an official statement said. “Enrollment under the three social security schemes has crossed the 10 crore number in one month. This is a matter of immense joy,” Modi said. “What can be…

  • Army hunts for Manipur killers

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    The Indian army  stepped up its hunt in Manipur for militants who massacred 18 soldiers, as army chief Gen. Dalbir Singh visited Imphal to take stock of the situation. President Pranab Mukherjee, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, condemned the attack and said it “must be put down with a firm…

  • Dhruv Patel gets new post

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    Dhruv Patel elects new chief of Community & Children’s Services…. reports Asian Lite News The City of London Corporation has elected Dhruv Patel,31, as the Chairman of Community & Children’s Services. The Common Councillor has represented the Square Mile ward of Aldgate for the past two years. Born in the City and raised in east London,…

  • Spriha’s ‘A Splash of Colours’ in London

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    Ace journalist Spriha Srivastava is revealing the fruits of her passion at an exhibition entitled ‘A Splash of Colours’ at Nehru Centre in London…writes Asian Lite News Spriha Srivastava, Senior Staff Writer, Money Management at Financial Times, will be exhibiting a range of photographs ranging from wildlife to landscapes and nature  at an exhibition entitled…

  • ‘Social media ruins relationships’

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    Many young and working couples are now getting hooked on to smartphones and tablets, even in the bedroom, and this is having a paralysing effect on their intimacy…writes  Nishant Arora. Dr Prakash Kothari, world famous sexologist, says digital intimacy has diluted the physical connection between couples Is sending ‘kisses’ on WhatsApp or posting intense love emojis on Facebook…

  • REVIEW: Dil Dhadakne Do

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    Troy Ribeiro reviews Zoya Akthar’s new film: “Dil Dhadakne Do” for Asian Lite News – Cast: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Rahul Bose, Zarina Wahab and Parmeet Sethi,; Director: Zoya Akthar; Rating: ***/12 Narrated from Pluto, the omnipresent family dog’s point of view, “Dil Dhadakne Do” is a classic…

  • REVIEW: The Age of Adaline

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    Troy Ribeiro reviews “The Age of Adaline” for Asian Lite News – Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker, Amanda Crew and Lynda Boyd; Director: Lee Toland Krieger; Rating: ***1/2 “If I had your looks and energy, I’d fall in love tomorrow and if you don’t do it for yourself, at least,…

  • India, Lanka relations need a bottoms-up solution

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    The long-drawn fishermen problem between India and Sri Lanka – that has often threatened to spoil ties – needs a “bottoms-up solution rather than one imposed from above,” says Sri Lankan envoy, Sudharshan Seneviratne. The fishermen problem, that has recently seen some harsh language used by Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera – with India…

  • ‘Kidney Priest’ on a mission in Britain

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    Father Davis Chirammel, who revolutionised the organ donation trends in India by donating a kidney to an ailing stranger, took his campaign to Britain with the support of NHS and Delete Blood Cancer…reports Asian Lite News Father Chiramel is a patron of UK charity Upahaar which promotes blood, organ and stem cell donation among South…

  • Lanka recalls envoy from India

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    By Ranjana Narayan  Sri Lanka has recalled its envoy to India Sudharshan Seneviratne, within a year of his appointment and just when bilateral ties were looking up between the two neighbours. Acknowledging that he has been asked to return, Seneviratne, a highly respected academic who has many friends in India, believes that both countries need…

  • Jaya files nomination

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    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa  filed nomination papers to contest the by-election from R.K. Nagar assembly constituency here on June 27. Jayalalithaa, sworn in as chief minister two weeks ago, has to get elected to the state assembly within six months of taking office. She was disqualified as a legislator in September 2014 when…

  • India winds up Operation Maitri

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    By Anil Giri  The final de-induction of the Indian Combined Armed Forces Task Force has marked the winding up of Operation Maitri — the biggest post-disaster operation ever launched by India outside its territory — in the earthquake-ravaged Himalayan nation. Within six hours of the devastating April 25 earthquake, India was the first nation to…

  • Monsoon set to hit Kerala coast

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    Many parts of Kerala have received heavy rainfall and monsoon is likely to hit the state in a day or two. Rains lashed most of Kerala. A weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department said many places in Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala and Tamilnadu saw thunderstorms since Thursday night. “The rainfall activity over…

  • Nestle India withdraws Maggi noodles

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     Nestle India said it was withdrawing Maggi noodles in the country amid nation-wide scrutiny over more-than-permissible limits of lead, but continued to maintain it was safe and that it would be back on store shelves soon. “Maggi noodles are completely safe and have been trusted in India for over 30 years. The trust of our…

  • Indians at the centre of H-1B visa debate

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    Indian H-1B visa holders are at the centre of a raging debate over the usage of the temporary visas after 250 employees of Walt Disney were replaced by Indian immigrants as part of a reorganisation plan of the entertainment conglomerate, a US daily said. As many as 250 employees of Walt Disney World were notified…

  • Militants kill 20 soldiers in Manipur

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    At least 20 soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when militants ambushed their convoy in Manipur. The attack was condemned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. This was the worst such attack on the Indian Army anywhere in the country in more than a decade. A team of 6 Dogra…

  • India slams US panel for comments

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    India slammed the US’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Committee and said its raising the issue of alleged “violence” against religious minorities in the country was based on “lack of understanding of India”. External affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup, in a statement said the government had seen media reports about a briefing by the committee on…

  • Ties with India will improve: Pak army chief

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    A day after declaring that Kashmir was an “unfinished agenda of Partition”, Army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif  promised an improvement in relations with India but warned that Islamabad will not be intimidated by recent statements emanating from New Delhi. After a joint session of parliament, Sharif told media that in the coming days there would…

  • INTERVIEW: Amitav Ghosh

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    Hailed as one of the most accomplished Indian writers, Amitav Ghosh was recently nominated for the Man Booker International Prize. In ‘Flood of Fire’ I feel like I have conquered a mountain, Mr Ghosh told Preetha Nair. Flood of Fire, the last in the Ibis trilogy, where history and fiction interweave and span the years leading…

  • Meera unveils ‘The House of Hidden Mothers’

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    Meera Syal unveils her new novel The House of Hidden Mothers at a star studded event at Soho’s Union Club. Amongst the guests were Syal’s husband and longtime collaborator Sanjeev Bhaskar, actorsRichard E Grant, Maureen Lipman, Adrian Lester, Kabir Bedi and Nitin Ganatra, author Anthony Horowitz, the High Commissioner of India His Excellency Ranjan Mathai, comedians Jo…

  • Small dams, drought-resistant crops the solution

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      By Amitava Mukherjee The logjam over equitable distribution of the Teesta waters has arisen from a Bangladesh proposal of sharing the water available at Gazoldoba barrage in West Bengal on a 50:50 basis, reserving 20 percent of the overall river water for an environmental flow in order to keep the river in good health.…

  • After ‘I lied,’ ‘I want to Dream’: Serena

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      A lawyer turned singer-songwriter Serena Kern who is of Swiss-Indian descent who is currently an associate at Slaughter and May in London will be releasing her new EP ‘Dream’ at the end of the month. This brand new EP is set to follow last year’s three track treat ‘I Lied.’ The 4 track EP…

  • Google apologises over Modi image search results

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    Internet giant Google apologised “for any confusion or misunderstanding” caused after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s images started appearing in image search results for query on “Top 10 criminals in India”. “These results trouble us and are not reflective of the opinions of Google. Sometimes, the way images are described on the internet can yield surprising…

  • Bollywood glitz and biz in KL

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    By Natalia Ningthoujam  There will be the glitz, glamour and the business of Bollywood at the forthcoming edition of the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards from June 5. It promises to be “larger than life” with a focus on commercial opportunities between host country Malaysia and India. After travelling to London,…

  • India-US ink defence framework pact

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    India and the US signed a new framework agreement for closer cooperation in defence as visiting US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and conveyed India was an important strategic partner. The agreement was signed by India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Carter. Carter earlier…