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Konark Dance Festival showcases Manipuri and Odissi performances on fourth evening

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 5 -- The fourth evening of the 36th Konark Festival on Thursday showcased captivating Manipuri and Odissi performances at the Konark Open-Air Auditorium. The annual cultural event is... Read More


Five economies seen powering ASEAN's next growth cycle

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 5 -- ASEAN is poised to enter 2025-2026 with strong momentum, anchored by five dynamic economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam (MIT-PV), accordi... Read More


Sonam Kapoor flaunts her baby bump in a stunning Banarasi saree at an event, poses for pictures. See pics

India, Dec. 5 -- Actor Sonam Kapoor served a striking reminder that when it comes to making a fashion statement, there's no one better than her. The actor flaunted her second pregnancy in a black sare... Read More


Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is piling pressure on Beijing's "patriots-only" governance system, casting a shadow on elections widely seen as a further step to tighte... Read More


PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A special briefing for the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amar... Read More


The ECRL is a bold bet for Malaysia's future, but can we afford to get it wrong? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 5 -- Transport is one key sector contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions. The fuel used is a key determinant. This explains why electric cars are expanding. Air transport ... Read More


Economists call RBI's 5.25% repo rate move an 'insurance rate cut' amid Goldilocks economy

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent, a move widely anticipated by markets and interpreted by analysts as a supporti... Read More


Hotel Yak & Yeti holds annual Chimney Lighting Ceremony for 2025

Nepal, Dec. 5 -- Hotel Yak & Yeti concluded its annual Chimney Lighting Ceremony for 2025 on Thursday at The Chimney Restaurant, located within the historic Lal Durbar Complex in Kathmandu. The event... Read More


Ministry of Textiles to confer Handicraft Awards 2025 on December 9; President Murmu to attend ceremony

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The Ministry of Textiles is proud to announce the conferment of the prestigious Handicraft Awards to honour distinguished master craftspersons for the years 2023 and 2024. The ev... Read More


Ministry of Tourism to organize Carnatic Music Festival 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025' at Vijayawada on Dec 6-7

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the Department of Cu... Read More