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Asian Stocks Advance On Upbeat US Data

Asian stock markets advanced Thursday as better-than-expected economic reports from the U.S. buoyed sentiment.

‘Narcopolis’ Is Not A Reflection Of My Life: Jeet Thayil

“Narcopolis,” the debut novel by Jeet Thayil which has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, is perceived to be a reflection of the life of the author since the experience of the protagonist, who is drawn to Mumbai’s underworld, is said to have some similarity with that of the novelist. But in an exclusive interview with the International Business Times, Thayil categorically denies that the novel is a reflection of his life.

Asian Stock Markets Rise On Encouraging US Data

Woman in kimono walks past a stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Most of the Asian markets rose Thursday as investor sentiment turned positive by the upward trend of the U.S. economy following the encouraging jobs data and services activity index.

ADB Cuts GDP Forecast For China And India

The Asian Development Bank cut its 2012 and 2013 growth estimates for several developing countries in Asia Wednesday, citing weakness in global demand.

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Kingfisher Airlines Says It Will Pay Salary Dues In A Few Days; FDI Talks In Advanced Stage

India’s embattled Kingfisher Airlines said Tuesday that it would pay the salary due to employees in the next few days and briefed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about the latest developments.

Kingfisher Declares Partial Lockout; Aviation Minister Says Flights Won’t Be Allowed If Safety Norms Are Violated

India’s Kingfisher Airlines Tuesday declared a partial lockout till Thursday following instances of labor unrest and strikes in the company while the Aviation Ministry warned the crisis-laden air carrier that it would not be allowed to fly if safety norms were flouted.

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US Stock Futures Signal Slightly Higher Open As Global Growth Concerns Persist

The U.S. stock index futures point to a slightly higher open Tuesday as investors maintain a watchful mode amid the continuing concerns over the weakening global economic growth.

Oregon Farmer Eaten By His 700-Pound Pigs

A farmer in Oregon was reportedly eaten by his hogs and the authorities are investigating the incident.

Asian Stocks Rise On US Manufacturing Data

Asian stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday as a better-than-expected reading on the U.S. manufacturing data lifted sentiment.

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Asian Markets Gain On Encouraging US Data

Asian markets rose Tuesday as investor confidence was lifted by the upward trend of the U.S. economy following improvement in the country’s manufacturing activity in September.

Asian Shares, Euro Rise On Upbeat US Data

Asian shares, the euro and the Australian dollar inched up Tuesday after an unexpected expansion in U.S. factory activity buoyed sentiment.

Indian General Who Led Golden Temple Raid Stabbed In London

Unknown attackers in London stabbed an Indian general who was famed for leading a deadly raid against the Golden Temple in Punjab in 1984.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Galaxy S3: Which Is More Durable? World’s First Drop Test For The Upcoming ‘Phablet’ [VIDEO]

As the release date for Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 hits the UK, the staff at Android Authority tested the device's strength through a series of drop tests described as the "most realistic" trials possible.

India To Finalize GAAR In 20 Days, May Amend Income Tax Rules

India would finalize the guidelines on its controversial anti-avoidance law within 20 days after considering the recommendations made by a government panel, ending months-long stalemate on the issue, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said Monday.

India's Trade Deficit Widens In August

India's trade deficit widened marginally to $15.6 billion from July's $15.5 billion as export fell at a sharper rate than the imports for the month of August, according to the data released by the Ministry of Commerce Monday.

Kingfisher Flights Cancelled On Labor Strike; Shares Fall

India’s debt-ridden private air carrier Kingfisher Airlines cancelled several flights Monday, fearing a number of its striking employees might not report for work. The company’s shares plummeted 5 percent on the Bombay Stock Exchange following the reports.

Asian Stocks Mixed As China, Japan Data Weigh

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as the weak economic reports from China and Japan increased the concerns over the global growth slowdown.

Nikkei Falls On Weak Japan, China Data; Sensex Gains Marginally

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell Monday as investor confidence was weighed down by the rising concerns about the worsening global economic conditions following the disappointing data which showed the weakening Japanese business conditions and Chinese manufacturing activity.

Ariane 5 is poised for liftoff from the Spaceport's ELA-3 launch zone with the SES ASTRA 2F and the Indian Space Research Organisation GSAT-10 satellites.

India's Heaviest Communication Satellite GSAT-10 Successfully Launched

India successfully launched its heaviest advanced communication satellite -- GSAT-10 -- from the spaceport in French Guiana Saturday morning.

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Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Mixed Amid Global Economic Worries

Asian markets were mixed in the week as investors maintained a cautious mode waiting to find if the debt crisis in the euro zone, which is weakening the global economic growth, will undermine the stimulus measures announced by policy makers around the world.