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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…

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

Is the mooncake space race real, or am I having a mid-autumn night’s dream?

More people are getting to know moon festival – and an explosion in over-the-top variations of its traditional treat confirms it

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Jack Ma-owned London fintech WorldFirst shifts Asia business away from UK oversight in major shake-up

The firm said it took the decision based on ‘the strategic alignment of the legal entities’

Evening Standard

The centuries-old card game of bridge offers a sharp contrast to esports at the Asian Games

The centuries-old card game of bridge is being played at the Asian Games

The Independent UK

ATHLETICS | With an eye on the Paris Olympics, Vismaya takes a fresh start

Vismaya, India's star of the last Asian Games, is out of the national camp due to injuries and lack of confidence. She is determined to make a comeback and compete in the National Games and National Open. She believes India can win the women's relay gold again at the Paris…

The Hindu

13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics

A 13-year-old girl from China has won a gold medal in stakeboarding at the Asian Games

The Independent UK

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Divyakriti, from following family tradition to Asian Games podium

JAIPUR: Picking up riding when she was in 7th Grade came naturally to Divyakriti Singh. The Rathore family has a long and strong connection with horses and Divyakriti has grown up watching her father and grandparents devote themselves to horse riding . The 23-year-old's father Vikram Singh Rathore says that…

The Times of India

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street retreat deepens

Shares in Asia are mostly higher, shrugging off a sharp decline on Wall Street that took benchmarks back to where they were in June

The Independent UK

India ‘takes great care’ ensuring steady ties with Russia are in good shape: EAM Jaishankar

India-Russia ties are very stable; both countries make efforts to ensure relationship is in good shape. Russia is turning to Asia due to disruption of ties with Europe and West, and India's relationship with Russia has been steady since mid-1950s.

The Hindu

At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year."

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games | Biswas — postman by day, Esports player by night

Ayan, a postman from Birnagar, West Bengal, is representing India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. His mom scolded him for playing video games, but now she encourages him. He works full-time as a postman, but still finds time to train for Streetfighter: V. He hopes his presence at the…

The Hindu

Asian Games: Indian equestrian team makes history with first gold medal in 41 years

NEW DELHI: In a historic moment for Indian equestrian sports, the team comprising Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul, Divyakriti, and Sudipti Hajela secured a monumental gold medal by achieving a remarkable score of 209.205 in the Team Dressage event at the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Tuesday.

The Times of India

China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn't back down from regional confrontations

Outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm at the Asian Games as China seeks to win the hearts of more than 40 participating Asian nations and regions

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The Times of India

Fencer Bhavani Devi tops pool, eyes historic Asian Games medal

NEW DELHI: Indian fencer Bhavani Devi made a resounding statement at the Asian Games, surging into the women's sabre individual pre-quarterfinals while securing the top rank in her pool. With her eyes set on clinching her first-ever Asian Games fencing medal, the 30-year-old athlete, who represented India at the Tokyo…

The Hindu

Global coffee world descends on Bengaluru at WCC

Bengaluru hosts 5th World Coffee Conference, a global event to cultivate knowledge, promote collaboration & facilitate networking among coffee professionals. Coffee Board of India, Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, International Coffee Organisation, and stakeholders from 80 countries attend. Dome-shaped coffee museum showcases coffee plantations in Western Ghats & journey of…

The Hindu

Maharashtra’s onion traders continue their strike, to meet Marketing Minister on September 26

The traders in the wholesale market at Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon in the district, the largest in Asia, are adamant about lifting export duty on the bulbs by up to 40%

The Hindu

CCA general assembly in Kottayam

The 15th general assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will begin in Kottayam on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall St has its worst week in 6 months

Shares in Asia are mostly lower, with only Tokyo advancing, after Wall Street wheezed to more losses with its worst week in six months

Al Jazeera

Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | China displays might and pride in opening ceremony

In keeping with the main theme of ‘Tides Surging in Asia’, the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era, as well as the unity, love and friendship of the Asian people.

The Hindu

Bengaluru to host World Coffee Conference for first time

It is for the first time that India and Asia are hosting this prestigious global coffee event and Coffee Board is currently in the last leg of preparation to host the four-day coffee exposition that is commencing in the City on September 25.

The Times of India

Indian winter sports legend Shiva Kesavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

The Times of India

Indian winter sports legend Shiva Keshavan wearing WADA badge with honour at the Asian Games

HANGZHOU: A familiar figure outside the Athletes Village, wearing a cap with 'WADA' engraved on it, was looking for his ride.

The Times of India

After Asia mark, time for Asian gold

Men's 4x400m team fancies its chances after sub 3-minute show at Worlds

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