Topic: Asia
Mukesh Ambani has a good chance of taking Hamleys global
Taking Hamleys global is a big challenge but Reliance knows the toy store chain and has the retail skills to succeed.
Indian subcontinent’s collision with Asia changed the world for good
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There are 2.9 million atheists in India and it’s been around in Asia for centuries
Atheism is not a modern concept and is a significant cultural force in India, as well as in other Asian countries influenced by Indian religions.
Optimism over Modi’s re-election makes rupee Asia’s best currency
Improved chances of PM Modi winning a second term have led to the stock & debt markets luring robust dollar flows.
Rupee rallies as India-Pakistan tensions abate but election wall is coming up
The rupee has rebounded about 2% since early February, and is no longer the worst performer this year among Asia's emerging market currencies.
Travel boom in India & Asia could take a hit as pilot shortage worsens
Airlines such as IndiGo, Air Asia have had to cut flights daily with pilots exhausting their annual limit of flying hours.
Indonesia grabs the upper hand over India in battle of high-yielding bond markets
Comparison between the two Asian economies is common given their similarities, and that’s especially true this year.
Bangladesh’s lesson for India-obsessed Pakistan: Transform war economy into a peace economy
Bangladesh’s priorities are economic growth and human development whereas the bulk of Pakistan’s national energies remain focused on check-mating India
China is buying good press across the world, one paid journalist at a time
It coincides with launch of Belt and Road initiative and president Xi Jinping's call to “tell China’s story better” to the world.
China wants Imran Khan’s Pakistan to be dependable before being dependent
China shows Imran Khan that Pakistan’s ‘locational narcissism’ isn’t enough.
4 reasons why Modi remains in the hunt for a second term
Without these 4 factors, Modi & BJP’s fortunes would have been sunk by govt's dismal performance on the economy, jobs & reckless steps like demonetisation.
Did the last season of Game of Thrones let down its legions of fans?
Many Game of Thrones fans across the world have demanded a remake of the 8th season of Game of Thrones saying the script didn’t match their expectations.
Defence
After 10-year wait, defence ministry to grant ex-servicemen status to military nurses
Military nurses had been seeking to be treated at par with other military officers, including doctors.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?