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World Asia 25 Aug 2016

World, Asia, 25 Aug 2016

Up to six typhoons are expected to hit China in September and three or four will affect coastal areas. (Photo: AP/Representational)

La Nina: China likely to be hit by 5-6 typhoons next month

The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre called on coastal departments to follow forecasts and be prepared for ocean disasters.
25 Aug 2016 6:02 PM
The Chinese military will provide training for Syrian armed forces on Chinese soil. (Photo AFP)

Chinese military will train Syrian troops: govt

It will provide the Syrian side with medical and nursing professional training with intention to ease the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
25 Aug 2016 5:53 PM
Chinese Ministry of Defence Colonel Wu Qian said Beijing hopes India can do more for peace and stability along the India-China border rather than contrary. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India can do more for peace in border, rather than contrary: China

The comment came after reports said India has planned to deploy more BrahMos supersonic missiles along the border with China.
25 Aug 2016 4:49 PM
Wee Meng Chee (Namewee) was arrested over a music video that allegedly disrespects Islam. (Photo: AFP)

Malaysian rapper freed after being held for insulting Islam

He was being investigated for defiling a place of worship as part of the video was filmed in a mosque.
25 Aug 2016 3:52 PM
Thailand's military government suspended Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra amid investigations into the allegations of corruption and misuse of city funds. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand's junta suspends Bangkok governor amid corruption probe

The governor, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, has denied the allegations of misuse of city funds.
25 Aug 2016 3:52 PM
The "complex" India-China ties cannot be defined in "black and white" despite growing regional rivalry between the two countries, the media report said. (Photo:

Sino-India ties can’t be defined in black and white: Chinese media

In reality, ties between big nations have always been complex and require a multi-dimensional perspective, state-run Chinese media said.
25 Aug 2016 2:51 PM
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un inspecting a test-fire of ballistic missile. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un says missile test 'greatest success'

The missile was fired from a submarine submerged off the northeastern port of Sinpo on Wednesday, according to South Korea's military.
25 Aug 2016 2:17 PM
The Indonesian police seized 10 grams (0.35 ounces) of crystal methamphetamine from the arrested German man, his Indonesian partner and two Indonesian men. (Photo: AP/Representational)

German man arrested over Bali meth lab

The German man and his associates could face up to 15 years in jail if found guilty of producing and using the substance.
25 Aug 2016 1:56 PM
Japan will transfer 1 billion yen ($9.9 million) to a foundation launched last month Seoul after the two countries settled a decades-long dispute over South Korean sex slave victims. (Photo: AP)

S Korean sex slave victims to receive $90,000 each from Japanese foundation

The government of Japan, whose military in World War II forced South Korean women into sexual slavery, will provide the fund.
25 Aug 2016 1:19 PM
A file photo of Myanmar’s landmark Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. (Photo: AFP)

Earthquake damages Bagan temples

At least one man was killed in Magway region where the quake struck, said Han Zaw Win, a local MP from Pakokku township.
25 Aug 2016 2:21 AM

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N. Balakrishna aka NBK is all set to appear on Telugu Indian Idol Season 2 this week Friday and Saturday.
 

Justice for Preethi gains social media momentum

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Hyderabad city to have bridges à la Paris

While six bridges and a link road will be constructed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, four bridges will be built by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, three by the HRDCL and one bridge by the QQSUDA. (Representational Image: PTI)
 

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)
 

When Cupid strikes OTT platforms

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol from the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. (Photo: Twitter)
 

Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)
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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine
Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane
A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week
T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work
The dress featured a fairly simple silhouette with a plunging neckline. But the drama is brought by the feathered veil/cape element. It also had a bow at the neck for added drama. (Photo: AP)

Valentino fashionably interprets A Midsummer's Night Dream
A man sports a colourful headgear with traditional motifs. (Photo: AP)

India gears up for Navratri
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