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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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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 Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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 Hindu

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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Asian Games: Savita wants to take it one step at a time

Skipper says team can win gold but players won't put pressure on themselves thinking about it

The Times of India

Hungry for gold: Can India score a century of medals at Asian Games?

Powered by world class athletes like Neeraj Chopra, India's largest-ever contingent of 655 is all set for a record medal haul at the 19th Asian Games.

Zenger

Study Shows Humans Migrated To Europe During Prehistoric Warm Spell

Pollen analysis reveals ancient forests supported early human migration to Siberia and Eurasia

The Hindu

Can P.V. Sindhu rediscover her rhythm in Hangzhou?

PV Sindhu faces a tough challenge to regain her form and win medals at the Asian Games and Olympics. With her pedigree, she has the potential to succeed, but it depends on her motivation and desire to win.

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Al Jazeera

Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

The Hindu

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Conversation

Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: this is how we can fix this

The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists.

The Hindu

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Independent UK

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Fortune

Ripple’s legal bills hit $200 million as crypto industry looks to Asia

Ripple has stood its ground in an existential fight with the SEC, but the fight has not been cheap.

The Independent UK

The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber

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