Britain targets magazines that tout miracle diets
byLondon: British magazines should avoid promoting “fad diets and fitness myths” that do not actually help people lose weight after the holidays and may even…
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Three day Tibet conference to examine China leadership transition
byDharamsala: Experts on China from around the world will participate in 3 day conference on Leadership Transition in China: Implications for the Chinese, Tibetans…
Ratan Tata: Responsible leadership, conscious capitalism
byMuch is written and known about the business success of the Tata Group, the global acquisitions and Ratan Tata’s role in them. Here’s a…
Nepal to ease visa regime for Chinese nationals
byKathmandu: The government of Nepal plans to ease visas for Nepal-bound Chinese tourists, officials said today. The ministry of tourism has submitted a report to…
Ratan Tata’s legacy, Cyrus Mistry’s challenge
byNew Delhi: As Ratan Tata steps down as chairman of India’s largest industrial house Friday, he leaves behind for his successor at Bombay House, Cyrus…
Tamil Nadu pays homage to tsunami victims
byChennai: People along the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu paid a tearful homage today to victims of the 2004 tsunami that killed around 8,000 people….
Abe becomes Japan’s new prime minister
byTokyo: Shinzo Abe, the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected Japan’s new prime minister in the lower house of parliament today….
8 Indians among world’s best performing CEOs
byWashington: Eight Indian CEOs have made it to Harvard Business Review’s (HBR) list of 100 best performing global chief executives headed for the last 17…
New social network seeks to reduce pollution in Beijing
byBeijing: Three young Americans have launched in this Chinese capital a “green” initiative to combat pollution and excessive traffic with an online and iPhone service…
Christmas show solidarity with gang-rape victim
byNew Delhi: It is their biggest festival, but many Christians in the national capital Tuesday joined protestors in the city center and demanded justice for…