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Inside Penang's Loo Pun Hong, the oldest Cantonese carpentry guild in South-east Asia

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 17 -- Over 224 years ago, when migrants from China's Kwangtung province first arrived in Penang, many sought the help of local associations to find lodging and work. This led to the... Read More


Mumbai to host 'waterways to wonder' cruise tourism conference on August 18

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- The Mumbai Port Trust, in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), will host a conference titled 'Waterways to Wonde... Read More


Maharashtra: CJI Bhushan Gavai inaugurates fifth bench of Bombay HC at Kolhapur

Kolhapur, Aug. 17 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai on Sunday inaugurated the new Circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Kolhapur, marking it as the fifth seat of the High Court. At pr... Read More


India's tourism sector set to cross $59 billion by 2028: Capitalmind PMS

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India's tourism sector is witnessing a rapid growth surge, with projections indicating the industry will generate over Rs 5,12,356 crore (USD 59 billion) by 2028, according to a ... Read More


Palghar cops flag 'black spots' on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, write to NHAI

India, Aug. 17 -- Danger is ever present on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, especially the stretch cutting across Palghar district on the Maharashtra side of the border. This 115-km-long section, extend... Read More


Cybercrime syndicate dismantled by Delhi Police

India, Aug. 17 -- In a six-month crackdown, the Delhi Police's IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) unit dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that siphoned Rs.2.6 crore from ... Read More


Govt reviews maiden BD-Bhutan PTA

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government has decided to review and monitor the implementation of the country's maiden preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Bhutan, aiming to remove trade barriers and expand... Read More


Vietnam shines at 3rd ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Aug. 17 -- The Vietnamese film "Dao, Pho and Piano" (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) by Director Phi Tien Son makes a strong impression on international audiences at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festiv... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami extends heartfelt wishes on Ghee Sankranti, celebrates rich cultural heritage

Dehradun, Aug. 17 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Ghee Sankranti (Ghyu Tyar), a traditional folk festi... Read More


Piyush Goyal discusses finalising second tranche of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Australian minister

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting with Australian Minister of Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell. The discussions centred on f... Read More