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23rd April, 2013
India’s censored kisses to be shown for the first time
The “Cut-Uncut” festival will feature unedited versions of films which fell foul of the Indian censor board.
The “Cut-Uncut” festival will feature unedited versions of films which fell foul of the Indian censor board.
28th February, 2013
Chinese boss orders staff to do daughter’s homework
A Chinese boss ordered nine employees to do his 12-year-old daughter's homework, a report said.
A Chinese boss ordered nine employees to do his 12-year-old daughter's homework, a report said.
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30th October, 2012
Of choices and Emraan Hashmi
There have been many actors in the past who have mastered being unvarying but none come close to the level that Hashmi has attained.
There have been many actors in the past who have mastered being unvarying but none come close to the level that Hashmi has attained.
24th October, 2012
Microsoft’s newest weapon in China piracy fight
The world's largest market for PCs and yet with piracy rates as high as 77 per cent, the software company is seeing only a fraction of the revenue it could collect.
The world's largest market for PCs and yet with piracy rates as high as 77 per cent, the software company is seeing only a fraction of the revenue it could collect.
10th October, 2012
US panel to probe new wave of complaints against Huawei, ZTE
House committee warned US industry that Beijing could use equipment made by the two companies to spy.
House committee warned US industry that Beijing could use equipment made by the two companies to spy.
1st October, 2012
China aims to rival art capitals
The China Art Museum in Shanghai opened to the public on October 1, 2012. Shanghai opened two new art museums on October 1 on the…
The China Art Museum in Shanghai opened to the public on October 1, 2012. Shanghai opened two new art museums on October 1 on the…
8th August, 2012
Typhoon spreads destruction after landing in China
Eastern coast of China hit by three typhoons in a week, latest being the Typhoon Haikui. Shanghai receives large amounts of rain and wind.
Eastern coast of China hit by three typhoons in a week, latest being the Typhoon Haikui. Shanghai receives large amounts of rain and wind.
4th July, 2012
Shares rise on hopes of more monetary stimulus
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
28th June, 2012
Abuse at Apple’s China suppliers: watchdog
"Apple should take the responsibility to change the poor working conditions of those workers" - Li Qiang
"Apple should take the responsibility to change the poor working conditions of those workers" - Li Qiang
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27th June, 2012
The rise of Indian indie
Traditionally Bollywood had no time, love and most importantly money for ‘sideshows’ like the Indie Cinema – but that was a thing of past.
Traditionally Bollywood had no time, love and most importantly money for ‘sideshows’ like the Indie Cinema – but that was a thing of past.
27th June, 2012
Shares up, but gains capped on EU summit cynicism
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
25th June, 2012
Asian markets slip on EU summit concerns
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
21st June, 2012
Asian markets hurt by muted Fed stimulus
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
20th June, 2012
Shares rise as investors bet Fed will ‘Twist’ again
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
19th June, 2012
Asian shares slip as Spain woes come into focus
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
18th June, 2012
Movie Review: Shanghai
Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller hits hard with no hesitation and a take-no-prisoners attitude.
Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller hits hard with no hesitation and a take-no-prisoners attitude.
18th June, 2012
Asian markets, euro rally after Greece vote
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
11th June, 2012
Asian stocks jump on Spain bank bailout
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
7th June, 2012
Asian markets lifted by stimulus hopes
Asian markets posed strong gains on hopes for stimulus measures in the United States and Europe as well as promises of help for Spain's banks.
Asian markets posed strong gains on hopes for stimulus measures in the United States and Europe as well as promises of help for Spain's banks.
5th June, 2012
Bollywood ‘insult’ song angers Hindu activists
New Delhi: A Hindu nationalist group filed a court case on seeking to ban the release of Bollywood film “Shanghai” over satirical lyrics that describe…
New Delhi: A Hindu nationalist group filed a court case on seeking to ban the release of Bollywood film “Shanghai” over satirical lyrics that describe…
