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Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space

LA Times

Karho Leung, 33, one of the founders of 12 Pell, a local barbershop, stands for his portrait on Pell Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown. “I am American, but I’m also South Asian,” she says. Born and raised in Las Vegas to a Filipino father and Mexican mother, the spoken word artist says that “it sounds like a different world” to hear …

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Naovina Development Of IP And Research Foundation: Round Table Discussion On Strengthening IP For Innovation & Cultural Preservation In South Asia [21st - 22nd Dec]

Live Law

The Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research, Naovina Development of Intellectual Property and Research Foundation, announces the Round Table Discussion as part of the South Asian Global Intellectual Property Summit, 2024. This Round Table Discussion is a two days virtual event that brings together leading policymakers, academicians, industry professionals, and IP experts from across South Asia to address …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

Solar firms eye options in emerging markets

China Daily

An employee works at a solar panel production facility in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in May. LI ZHIPENG/XINHUA Chinese solar companies are turning their attention to emerging markets in Indonesia and the Middle East as the United States intensifies trade restrictions on imported photovoltaic products from various regions, analysts said. In early December, the US made a preliminary decision …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

India Today

Asian content has taken the global stage by storm, reflecting a seismic shift in the entertainment industry's landscape. From historical dramas to action-packed epics, shows and films like Heeramandi, Shōgun, RRR, and Parasite have captured audiences' imaginations across continents. Bhansali’s signature opulent style, combined with a gripping narrative, has captivated audiences worldwide, cementing Heeramandi as a cultural phenomenon. Shogun The …

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4 days ago

Mirabai Chanu: Will try for LA 2028 Olympics if my body is well after Asian Games

The Hindu

In this episode of the Sportstar Podcast, host Nihit Sachdeva and Jonathan Selvaraj interview Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, silver medallist in women’s 49kg at Tokyo Olympics. Mirabai: I was competing for the first time since the injury at the Asian Games. You can’t perform at the same level every day which does make you feel low but we need to …

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More terrorists are being shipped out of Guantanamo Bay after admitting to their roles in Asian bombing

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. has transferred two Malaysian detainees at …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Pakistan puts over 4,000 beggars on no-fly list: Here’s why

Firstpost

Pakistan has placed around 4,300 beggars on the Exit Control List to stop them from travelling abroad. West Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, have warned of strict measures if Pakistan fails to address the issue of ‘exporting’ beggars. The announcement came after Saudi Arabia raised concerns in September, urging Pakistan to prevent beggars from misusing Umrah and Hajj visas to …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

How Turkey is taking a strategic turn from Turkism to Islamism

Firstpost

Turkey’s decision to replace “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” reflects a broader strategy to redefine its regional and global role. By fostering a shared Turkic identity and promoting Islamist governance, Turkey seeks to strengthen its influence in Central Asia and beyond Under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan political Islam and pan-Islamism have become integral to both domestic and foreign policies of Turkey. …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The chairs stay occupied at 12 Pell. From New York City, from the metro area, from many states away, they’re coming for what they see on 12 Pell’s lively social media accounts, where the young, predominantly Asian American barbers offer advice to teens and men of all ages and ethnicities with humor, quips, confidence and ease — …

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1 week ago

’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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1 week ago

Abu Dhabi airport is world's most beautiful airport; 2 Asian gems in top 5

India Today

Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has been named the most beautiful airport in the world, a title awarded at the prestigious Versailles Prix event held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Renowned for its rich historical importance, Zayed International Airport is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE. Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 2, which …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Indian sports wrap, December 14: India finishes fifth in World Squash Team Championship 2024

The Hindu

SQUASH India finishes fifth in World Squash Team Championship 2024 Indian men’s team registered its best ever finish in World Squash Team Championship 2024 in Hong Kong on Saturday. The ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative will spread to over 100 venues across India on December 17, with simultaneous events happening across the Sports Authority of India regional centres. -PTI VOLLEYBALL …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook

The Hindu

In January 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn-in as the 47th President of the United States of America. During his first term, Mr. Trump promoted capacity building, development assistance, defence agreements, and cooperation with the South Asian countries. Mr. Trump’s little focus on democracy, nation-building, and human rights would also benefit Sri Lanka, where a new government is still looking …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Baroness facing three-week Lords suspension for calling Asian peer ‘Lord Poppadom’

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A baroness is facing a three-week suspension from the Lords for …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The hidden depths of esports players

China Daily

By Li Yingxue | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 06:56 The Chinese team winning the gold medal in the Arena of Valor Asian Games Version at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 in the documentary More Than a Game. At the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, China's 201 gold medals included one that, while seemingly inconsequential, represented a milestone for …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Finding the ‘Asian’ in Post-Impressionism at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Hindu

Four women in black burqas look up, heads cocked, at The Funeral of Mona Lisa, artist Yan Pei-Ming’s monumental installation at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. “These institutions act as vital resources to bring people together and foster greater understanding of each other.” The Guggenheim — with its asymmetrical cluster of galleries of varying heights and shapes, designed by architect Frank …

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Stock market today: Asian shares advance, tracking rally on Wall Street

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Shares advanced Thursday in Asia after Wall Street resumed its upward climb, as an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. U.S. stock indexes resumed climbing on Wednesday after an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal …

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1 week, 4 days ago

South Korean and Taiwan shares rise, Asian currencies muted

Live Mint

* South Korean stocks at one-week high * Philippine shares drop to its lowest since mid-November * India's November inflation data due later in the day By Sneha Kumar Dec 12 - South Korean equities extended their rise for a third consecutive session on Thursday following a week of volatility stoked by political instability, while shares in Taiwan climbed after …

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1 week, 4 days ago

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Man who punched an Asian American woman in the head pleads guilty to hate crime

LA Times

A man accused in a hate crime investigation involving an assault on a woman in Culver City is seen in surveillance video. A Southern California man punched an Asian American woman in the head and shouted slurs at her as she lay injured in the street. “Enforcing civil rights goes to the core of my office’s mission and we will …

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

Record World Canada Seconds Lifintsev

1 week, 4 days ago

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

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Diljit Dosanjh tops UK list of Top 50 Asian Celebrities

India Today

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Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space

Naovina Development Of IP And Research Foundation: Round Table Discussion On Strengthening IP For Innovation & Cultural Preservation In South Asia [21st - 22nd Dec]

Solar firms eye options in emerging markets

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

Mirabai Chanu: Will try for LA 2028 Olympics if my body is well after Asian Games

More terrorists are being shipped out of Guantanamo Bay after admitting to their roles in Asian bombing

Pakistan puts over 4,000 beggars on no-fly list: Here’s why

How Turkey is taking a strategic turn from Turkism to Islamism

Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space

’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Abu Dhabi airport is world's most beautiful airport; 2 Asian gems in top 5

Indian sports wrap, December 14: India finishes fifth in World Squash Team Championship 2024

Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook

Baroness facing three-week Lords suspension for calling Asian peer ‘Lord Poppadom’

The hidden depths of esports players

Finding the ‘Asian’ in Post-Impressionism at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Stock market today: Asian shares advance, tracking rally on Wall Street

South Korean and Taiwan shares rise, Asian currencies muted

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

Man who punched an Asian American woman in the head pleads guilty to hate crime

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

Diljit Dosanjh tops UK list of Top 50 Asian Celebrities