Indonesian lessons for secular India Nov 22, 2009
If you had to pick the place in the Muslim world least susceptible to any kind of religious extremism, it would be hard to find a better candidate than Indonesia. The world's most populous Muslim country is on Islam's eastern edge, separated from the faith's Arabian birthplace by space and time. (India Times, India)
Honeymoon over for Yudhoyono Nov 20, 2009
A burgeoning scandal over an alleged plot to frame leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) burst open with the broadcast of tape recordings in which the accused are heard bragging to cohorts in the attorney general's office about having connections right up to Istana Merdeka - the presidential palace ... Carefully but clearly, Yudhoyono has to connect the practice of democracy to the practice of government for the people, which sadly hasn't yet been linked in Indonesia. (Asia Times Online)
China's sleepy Hengqin wakes up Nov 6, 2009
The tunnel will also carry a communications cable giving the new campus the same high-speed Internet connection enjoyed in Macau ... And Hong Kong is committed to building a high-speed railway to connect the city to the mainland's rail network in Guangdong. (Asia Times Online)
First Amex and Visa, Now Here's Bartercard Oct 27, 2009
"There are other times when we can't and that's when Bartercard comes into its own." Whenever Hill has unfilled rooms, he places an appeal for barter business on Bartercard's online site or through the firm's brokerages there are currently 100 offices around the world to help connect members ... Stay Connected with TIME.com. (Time.com)
Manmohan, Wen agree to build India-China trust Oct 24, 2009
IANS 24 October 2009, 10:23am IST. HUA HIN (Thailand): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao met for nearly an hour in Thailand on Saturday and agreed to build "trust and understanding" in their bilateral relationship. (India Times, India)
Train derails in Thailand, 8 killed Oct 5, 2009
AP 5 October 2009, 09:28am IST. BANGKOK: A train derailed during heavy rains early Monday near a popular seaside resort in central Thailand, killing at least eight people and injuring 54 others, officials said. (India Times, India)
An Unhinged Right Wing. But Why? Sep 14, 2009
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Rajmata's grandson wants to tackle water crisis Sep 2, 2009
After property, Devraj wants to tackle water crisis - Jaipur - City - NEWS - The Times of India. After property, Devraj wants to tackle water crisis. (India Times, India)
Gayatri Devi leaves behind property feud Aug 6, 2009
Rajmata Gayatri Devi leaves behind bitter property feud - India - NEWS - The Times of India. Rajmata Gayatri Devi leaves behind bitter property feud. (India Times, India)
Continue reading Jul 23, 2009
For American-born Latinos seeking to connect with their culture, the class was a link to their heritage. "It gave them an understanding of their roots and who they are, and an appreciation of the kids from Mexico who brought their roots with them, but needed to feel they are somebody," Filgas said. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? May 22, 2009
An integrated wi-fi connection, which could allow users to download music and video directly to the device cutting out a computer for the first time is seen as a possibility ... What I want to know is, because of the connectivity the new iPod Touch has, are we still going to be able to buy it in the US and use it in the UK ... Are there any connectivity limitations and because you have to connect to download tunes and surf the web does this mean you have to enter into a contract with a service... (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Thai Anti-Government Group Stages Protest Feb 24, 2009
Connect to this TIME Story. Interact with this story. (Time.com)
Hong Kong Alarmed Over Sex-Worker Murders Feb 10, 2009
A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested on February 5, 2009, in connection with the alleged murder of a Thai prostitute in a Hong Kong apartment Sam Tsang / SCMP ... On Feb. 4, police arrested a local 24-year-old man in connection with the most recent killing, a 38-year-old from Thailand ... "Enquiries are ongoing to ascertain whether the person arrested is connected to other similar offenses," a Hong Kong police spokesman says. (Time.com)
