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Waste not
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 14/12/2015
» The world of Mohammad Khokun Hamid has rarely been much bigger than 10 square kilometres. The resident of a cramped room in a slum that has arisen on cemetery land near the famous Hazrat Nizamuddin shrine in South Delhi, Mr Hamid is one of thousands of rag pickers and waste collectors in the Indian capital.
Festive Celebrations 2015-2016 @ The Landmark Bangkok
Holiday Time, Published on 14/12/2015
» Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
Urbano Riverside Retail Therapy
Holiday Time, Nikki Busuttil, Published on 14/12/2015
» Shopping, feasting and entertainment are the ultimate urban spices of life in Bangkok, and definite fun factors for the holidays. Seeking out exciting and interesting new places and avenues to explore is also an enticing challenge. The key is to explore places that have everything you could need in one accessible area, to avoid getting stuck in traffic, moving from one part of town to the next. During the milder weather, it is certainly a delight and a bonus to be out of freezing aircon-intense malls and enjoy being in the open.
Catch the festive feasting fever at Up & Above
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 14/12/2015
» Christmas feasting at Up & Above is all about capturing the nostalgia of the occasion, for those who have had a lot of Christmases, and standing by tradition so those less familiar with the celebrations can be sure of authentic experiences -- all while presenting gourmet specialties alongside all the essential dishes.
Poverty scheme moves to 2nd phase
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/12/2015
» The Pid Thong Lang Phra (doing good without any intention of getting anything back) royal programme seeks to secure the participation of educational institutions and private companies for its next five-year development plan to help address rural poverty.
Pakistan FTA expedited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2015
» Thailand is revving up free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Pakistan, aiming to wrap up the negotiations next year.
Takanashi, Prevc on top in Russia
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» BERLIN - Japan's Sara Takanashi claimed the 32nd win of her career as she extended her lead at the top of the ski jump World Cup standings with victory at Nijni Taguil in Russia on Sunday.
Windies in new blow as Samuels handed bowling ban
AFP, Published on 14/12/2015
» DUBAI - West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels was on Sunday handed a 12-month bowling ban by the International Cricket Council for an illegal action as the beleaguered Caribbean side were dealt another blow.
Japanese triumphs in Superseries suggests a shift of generations
AFP, Published on 13/12/2015
» DUBAI - Japan scored the finest double success in its badminton history when Kento Momota and Nozomi Okuhara captured the men's and women's singles titles at the tour's year-end flagship event, the Superseries finals, on Sunday.