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Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

India is increasing its collaboration with Australia in a bid to bolster its own security, a former national security advisor says.

AAP

Thank you Hangzhou, hello Aichi-Nagayo

Closing ceremony celebrates solidarity in Asia: Li, Randhir praise Hangzhou for delivering ‘distinctly Chinese’ Games. Hundreds of athletes from 45 countries congregate to celebrate success of Indian contingent, best-ever Asian Games campaign with 107 medals. LED giant sprouting osmanthuses, video package of best moments, cauldron extinguished by digital torchbearer.

The Hindu

Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The 2023 Asian Games on Sunday concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony in Hangzhou, celebrating the incredible achievements of the athletes and showcasing China's rich cultural heritage.

The Times of India

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Prey, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence, says study

Overlapping prey availability or habitat suitability could dictate a positive association between dholes and tigers, facilitating co-existence or even cooperative behaviours between the two species of carnivores, a new study has found. The dhole or Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus) is the only endangered wild pack-living canid in the tropical Indian…

The Hindu

In Frames | Elephant tales

As the National Wildlife Week celebrated from October 2-8 draws to a close, explore the Theppakadu elephant camp — one of the oldest such facilities in Asia

The Hindu

Arrow fired in Hangzhou, bounty lands in Buldhana

Loan repaid with World Cup cash, farmer's son targets govt job with Asian Games gold

The Times of India

Dengue: why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?

Something unusual seems to be happening with dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne viral disease found across swathes of tropical Africa, Asia and the Americas. As with most infectious diseases, the number of cases tends to rise and fall over the years as epidemics come and go, but recently changes seem…

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Palmito, Hove, East Sussex: ‘An intoxicating bombardment’ – restaurant review

The menu ranges through all the owner’s favourite things from Latin American, southern Europe and south Asia, plus anywhere else that happens to float his boat

The Guardian - UK

‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

Newslaundry

AP Week in Pictures: Asia | Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2023

Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival…

The Independent UK

‘Artists are attracted to their intimacy’: the exhibition uncovering the history of South Asian miniatures

Dating back to 1200, miniature paintings have shapeshifted across the centuries. A new exhibition explores their many evolutions

The Guardian - UK

Iran and Saudi Arabia tensions leave Asian Champions League in a mess

New stars brought high hopes for the competition – but old rivalries and politics are once again rearing their ugly heads

The Guardian - UK

Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow

Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.

AAP

Scientific breakthrough confirms how early man left Africa 84,000 years ago

Early humans navigated along river channels while on their way to Eurasia, it’s been claimed

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Asian Games | The slide in Asian hockey doesn’t augur well, on or off the field

China's hockey team earned respect with their incredible performance, topping Pool B and advancing to the semifinals. Pakistan and Malaysia, both former champions, were eliminated. China's success shows the rise of the sport in the continent, but the decline of overall standards should be a cause for concern. India must…

The Times of India

Indian cagers' Asian Games campaign ends on a disappointing note in quarterfinals

India's basketball campaign in the Asian Games came to a disappointing end after lower ranked Democratic People's Republic of Korea outplayed the women's 5x5 team by as many as 39 points (96-57) in the quarterfinals on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Only the rich can bear this heat’: how Dhaka is battling extreme weather

As high temperatures hit the poor hardest, climate change may undo years of development gains, says Asia’s first heat officer

The Times of India

Asian Games: Despite China thrashing, India women hoopsters reach quarters

Indian women failed to get into their groove as world no.2, Asia's best and hosts China handed them a sound 58-point drubbing (53-111) in the last league game of 5x5 basketball tournament of Asian Games on Sunday.

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Salon

East beats West on queer TV love stories

Those missing "Red, White & Royal Blue" should check out Thailand's soft power that has led the way for Asian media

The Times of India

Army men Karthik, Gulveer bring double joy in 10,000m

HANGZHOU: Army athletes Karthik Kumar and Gulveer ensured that the tri-color flew on two flag posts at the victory ceremony by recording their personal best times on Asia's biggest stage, winning the silver and bronze medal in men's 10,000m final at the Olympic Stadium here on Saturday.

The Times of India

I deserved to play in the Asian Games: Diksha Dagar

NEW DELHI: Diksha Dagar is disappointed and hurt that she is not representing India at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 22-yearold golfer, who is in red-hot form in the last 5-6 months having notched up seven top-10 finishes on the Ladies European Tour, including a title triumph at…

The Guardian - UK

Lee Kang-in targets a prize greater than glory in the Asian Games

Military exemption is as big a prize as the gold medal up for grabs for Paris Saint-Germain’s South Korean star

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

A Chinese paramilitary policeman is reflected on a European flag as he directs foreign journalists at a news conference in Beijing; the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou, China; an idol of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion on the final day of…

Al Jazeera

Mid-Autumn festival: Why Asia goes mad for mooncakes

The pastries, about the size of a palm and filled with a sweet paste, are popular gifts during the ancient festival.

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