Articles By Ambrosia Sabrina

From Economy 8:54 am

Rupee Sinks To Record Low; India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Says Austerity Needed

The rupee on Wednesday closed at a record low of 54.49 against the U.S. dollar, prompting calls for quick government measures to curb volatility.

From Politics & Policy 2:28 am

US Slaps Sanctions On Dawood Ibrahim's Aides; Designated As Key Drug Traffickers

US authorities on Tuesday issued sanctions on Chhota Shakeel and Ibrahim "Tiger" Memon in a bid to restrict drug trafficking and illegal financial operations carried out by them

From Economy May 15

Honda India Aims To Ramp Motorbike Revenue To 30% By 2020

Honda Motor Co wants India to double its contribution in global motorcycle revenue by 2020, with the automaker now seeking to explore developing markets for low cost vehicles. Keita Muramatsu, president of Honda Motorycle **9** Scooter, announced on Tuesday a target of 30 percent in global sales, a 13 percent step-up in revenue that India is solely expected to deliver in eight years time.

From Politics & Policy May 14

China-Philippines Territorial Standoff Leads To Clampdown on Trade; Economic Sanctions Likely

Trade relations between China and Philippines are likely to go downhill unless territorial dispute between the two governments over the South China Sea is resolved, believe experts. The standoff has apparently extended to economic crisis, with fruit trade and tourism sectors already taken a hit, the China Daily reported.

From Faith & Belief May 13

Moroccan Woman Beaten, Stoned And Striped By Salafists Over Revealing Dress; Women's Rights Imperiled

A Moroccan woman was reportedly stripped off her cloths in broad daylight after an ultra-conservative Islamist sect deemed her attire to be "too revealing" and not in line with religious code of conduct in the country.

From Politics & Policy May 13

Spain's ‘Indignants’ Mark First Anniversary Of Anti-Austerity Protests

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of several Spanish cities late Saturday in what is described as a massive social movement against the economic atrocities the nation is coerced into.

From Faith & Belief May 11

Buddhist Monks' Smoking, Drinking And Gambling Scandal Sweeps South Korea

Six Buddhist monks were caught smack in the middle of a controversy, after a video showing the leaders performing illegal activities was aired on television networks, days ahead of a South Korea's religious holiday that marks the birth of Buddha. The controversial clip exposed the senior monks drinking, smoking and gambling with thousands in cash at stake involved.

From Economy May 11