Many have burned their fields in defiance of antipollution laws. Some say that has worsened New Delhi’s air as the capital deals with a third coronavirus wave. ( read original story ...)
India’s GDP seen contracting more than 8% in 2021, rebound in 2022: Economist
India could also see a deterioration in its medium-term growth strategy over "scarring issues" going into 2022, says Charu Chanana at Continuum Economics. ( read original story ...)
India’s Moustachioed ‘Spice King’ Dies Aged 97
Dharampal Gulati, a former refugee who became India's "Spice King" running an empire whose ready-to-use blends transformed kitchens around the country, has died at 97, his firm said. The fifth-grade ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait- Cabinet discusses upcoming elections latest arrangements
Kuwait's Cabinet, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah discussed Thursday the upcoming parliamentary elections latest arrangements and preparations.Th ... ( read original story ...)
America’s Lame Duck Period is Palestine’s Nightmare
The political scientist William Adler recently argued that the main risk of our current lame duck period is inaction, rather than action. So far as the United States is concerned, it’s hard to argue ... ( read original story ...)
Oman resumes issuing tourist visas as country recovers from COVID
The Supreme Committee has resumed issuing tourist visas again in the country after it was stalled owing to COVID-19 transmission. Tourist visas will be issued through hotels and tourist companies. ( read original story ...)
Diam launches smart water meter project in Oman
Muscat: The Public Authority for Water (Diam) on Thursday celebrated the operation of smart water meters that were installed in the Governorates of Muscat and Musandam, in addition to linking these ... ( read original story ...)
Uncover the secret side of Singapore’s heritage
Partner Content: Amid hyper-modern Singapore, plenty of the old Singapore remains. ( read original story ...)
Singapore picks Grab, Ant Group, others for four digital banking licences
A venture between Singapore Telecommunications STEL.SI and ride-hailing firm Grab and internet platform company Sea Ltd SE.N are among fourapplicants chosen to operate Singapore's first digital banks, ... ( read original story ...)
Activist Funds Succeed in Blocking Singapore REIT Merger
Activist funds Quarz Capital and Black Crane successfully blocked a proposed merger that would have created Singapore’s fifth-largest real estate investment trust. ( read original story ...)