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Latest in Tag: india
Hello spring! India celebrates the Holi festival
India hosts the world’s biggest “color clash” every spring, as people across the country chase and cover each other with different colored powders. The Holi festival has now become a global phenomenon.
India needs to take action against systematic gender discrimination
The barbaric rape and setting fire to a 15-year-old girl in India is just the latest in a continuous series of rapes across the country. Repeated cases of gang rape in India are not isolated incidents, but rather a reflection of widespread gender discrimination in the country. It is difficult to equate Indiaâs rapid economic and technological development with such …
Dozens injured after earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
A strong earthquake has shaken Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as northern India. Dozens have been injured across the region, although no fatalities have been reported as of yet.
Will India cease to be a surrogacy hub?
India is planning to ban the use of surrogate mothers for foreign couples. But experts say that implementing the proposed ban would be difficult as the surrogacy business brings in a substantial amount of revenue. The practice of commercial surrogacy – when women are paid to carry and deliver babies for people who cannot conceive …
ASEAN nations establish regional economic community to compete with India, China
Ten Southeast Asian nations have declared the establishment of an economic community set to compete with powerhouse neighbors India and China. The agreements will remove tariff barriers and visa restrictions. The leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) member states signed a declaration Sunday officially establishing the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), due to become …
What to expect from the India-Singapore ‘strategic partnership’
Indian PM Narendra Modi will embark next week on a visit to Singapore, during which bilateral ties will be elevated to a strategic partnership. But how important is Singapore to India? DW talks to economist Rajiv Biswas. During Modi’s three-day visit to the country, which is scheduled to start on November 23, the Indian PM …
Modi and Cameron reaffirm UK-India ties
The British and Indian prime ministers took to the stage at a packed Wembley Stadium in London. The leaders sought to emphasize the countries’ close cultural and economic ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech Friday night to an estimated 70,000 people in London, shortly after his British counterpart, David Cameron, espoused the …
Money on the agenda as Modi visits the UK
Despite recent controversies over religious intolerance in India, the British government will focus firmly on trade and strengthening ties during Modi’s visit. Samira Shackle reports from London. This week, Narendra Modi will make his first visit to the UK since winning the Indian premiership in 2014. His packed schedule will include lunch with the queen, …
An exhibition discovers India through Egyptian eyes
Those pictures are not just street photography, they are a new form of documenting history, says artist
Al-Sisi on tour to UAE, India and Bahrain
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with UAE leaders
What Europe can learn from India
Pundits often point to US as model for Europe – but they should be looking east instead
33 Indian textile companies participate at Intexpo Egypt
India is the second largest destination for Egyptian exports, with bilateral trade volume reaching $5bn, says Indian Ambassador to Egypt
Indian investors await Suez Canal master plan: Ambassador
The Indian Embassy held a celebration of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation in Cairo
Algorithm to detect MS developed in India
Engineering students in India have developed an algorithm that can help detect multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the nervous system at an early stage
Indian FM meets Al-Sisi, Al-Araby in Cairo
Secretary General of the Arab League tells India not to forget about Palestine
Uber plans massive investment in India
App-based car service Uber aims to pour a huge amount of money into its Indian operations in the coming months as part of the company’s efforts to expand and improve its services in the South Asian nation. Uber has announced a $1 billion (900 million euros) investment for the Indian market for the next nine …
Finally an identity for India-Bangladesh enclave denizens
For decades, some 50,000 stateless people have lived in tiny enclaves in the border area between Bangladesh and India. But after a new agreement between the two countries, they will finally acquire citizenship. The enclaves are not visible on the world map. A closer and magnified look shows small dots in a zigzag on a …
Investors lose interest in Russia
Global investment funds are turning increasingly skeptical about Russia’s economic prospects, as investors show less interest in Russian equities. The “BRIC” investment idea is also no longer attractive. The news came from the United States and hit big waves in Russia, but grabbed little attention in Germany: The Templeton Russia and East European Fund, a …
Investors lose interest in Russia
Global investment funds are turning increasingly skeptical about Russia’s economic prospects, as investors show less interest in Russian equities. The “BRIC” investment idea is also no longer attractive. The news came from the United States and hit big waves in Russia, but grabbed little attention in Germany: The Templeton Russia and East European Fund, a …
Al-Sisi receives Indian Special Envoy
Indian representative invited President Al-Sisi to the ‘India-Africa Forum Summit’ in October
Egyptian Ambassador to China to attend AIIB agreement signing: Al-Ahwani
Egypt was confirmed to join the China-backed bank in April and became one of the 57 founding members
Egyptâs AIIB membership approved
Final decision for approving Egypt’s membership was in hands of bank’s approved members
âIndia by the Nileâ festival held with great success
The Bollywood show was a sell-out, with security having a tough time managing the crowds, says Indian Ambassador
Empowering women benefits all, from the individual to the nation
By Dr. Bjørn Lomborg Even if we believe we have come a long way regarding gender equality, the fact is that up to today, women tend to hold lower-paying jobs, are under-represented in politics and the upper levels of business, and bear the brunt of domestic violence. In parts of the developing world, women have …
Cricket World Cup 2015
Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which began on 14 February and will continue until 29 March. The teams will play a total of 49 matches in 14 different cities. Australian playing fields will host 26 matches in seven cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, …
Omar Samra reaches South Pole
Samra reaches South Pole bringing him one step closer to completing âAdventurers Grand Slamâ
Indian Embassy in Egypt celebrates first Indian Yoga ministry
Indian government spends over $100m on ministryâs scientific research
Egypt strengthens relations with India and Greece
International cooperation minister looks to build on previous cooperation to increase economic and investment ties
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with education. Hema Konsotia, a 34-year-old Indian woman, has chosen the latter. She is helping to change a situation affecting an estimated 165 million Indian Dalits. Also known as the âuntouchablesâ, Dalits are a mixed population of numerous caste groups found all over South Asia. …
Tourism ministry aims to attract 100,000 South African tourists in 2014-2015: TDA official
Authority also targeting increased visitors from India, China, Brazil, and Argentina