Indian carrier Spicejet carried a large consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from the city of Pune to the capital New Delhi on Tuesday in preparation for what it called the world's biggest ever ... ( read original story ...)
Ved Mehta, whose monumental autobiography explored life in India, dies at 86
Ved Mehta, an author and journalist who helped introduce Americans to Indian history and culture, most notably in an epic 12-volume autobiography that melded the personal and political, recalling his ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: How India is readying for its massive vaccine drive
India has recorded the second-highest number of Covid-19 infections in the world, after the US. Since the pandemic began it has confirmed more than 10.3 million cases and over 150,000 deaths. The ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma vs Xi Jinping: the future of private business in China
In a series of calls and meetings with Jack Ma, Ant’s founder, bank executives and regulatory officials demanded that its Yu’E Bao fund be reined in. “Yu’E Bao was pulling a lot of money from the ... ( read original story ...)
China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
A Chinese company has apologised and pulled an advertisement for make-up remover wipes after it sparked outrage for allegedly victim-blaming women. The ad by Purcotton, which has gone viral, shows a ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest – sources
The arrest of more than 50 democrats in Hong Kong last week intensifies a drive by Beijing to stifle any return of a populist challenge to Chinese rule and more measures are likely, according to two ... ( read original story ...)
WHO experts: Covid mission is not about finger pointing at China
When the scientists on the World Health Organization’s mission to research the origins of Covid-19 touch down in China as expected on Thursday at the beginning of their investigation they are clear ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay investment to boost Macau industries
During his visit to China's Guangdong province, the head of the Macau government advocated strengthening cooperation with Great Bay cities ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay investment to boost Macau industries
During his visit to China's Guangdong province, the head of the Macau government advocated strengthening cooperation with Great Bay cities ... ( read original story ...)
Bottoms fined $37K for campaign finance violations during 2017 Atlanta mayor’s race
The state ethics commission has fined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms $37,000 for campaign finance violations stemming from the 2017 mayoral runoff election. ( read original story ...)