http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Category/Asian-Interests/278 Asian Interests articles from Onlypunjab.com News Rss Follow Up Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:08:35 -0500 As a 20-year old soldier, I received orders to Bangkok, Thailand. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/My-First-Night-In-Bangkok--28-June-1973/160276 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/My-First-Night-In-Bangkok--28-June-1973/160276 If you are planning a vacation you should seriously consider visiting the Land of Smiles. Thailand has it all beaches, mountains, forests, ancient ruins, temples and a whole lot more. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Top-Ten-Plus-One-Reasons-to-Visit-Thailand/156835 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Top-Ten-Plus-One-Reasons-to-Visit-Thailand/156835 The U.S. Military has a proud tradition of never leaving anyone behind. To fulfill this mission, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) was created to track soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines not accounted for during any combat mission. Detachments have been established throughout the Pacific to conduct these search and identify missions. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Never-forget---Joint-POW-MIA-Accounting-Command/153050 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Never-forget---Joint-POW-MIA-Accounting-Command/153050 Frequent travelers know all about the Armys Exercise Cobra Gold but not many have heard of the Air Forces Exercise Cope Tiger. Held annually, Cope Tiger is a multi-lateral exercise with the United States, Thailand and Singapore. It is held in Thailand and continues to build relationships between all of the participating countries. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Cope-Tiger-2007/153049 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Cope-Tiger-2007/153049 Mahatma Gandhi sure has a variety of fans. Take a look at Abhijeet Biswas' collection of stamps, postcards, envelopes and other philately material and you'll know what a big admirer of Bapu he is. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Gandhi-is--stamp-ed--all-over-his-collection/50338 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Gandhi-is--stamp-ed--all-over-his-collection/50338 The ULFA today dismissed a survey by a group of relatives of its members that reported 95 per cent of people in nine districts of Assam had rejected its demand for sovereignty for the state. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/ULFA-dismisses-survey-rejecting-sovereignty/37766 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/ULFA-dismisses-survey-rejecting-sovereignty/37766 Around 125 countries have been invited to participate in the Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Centenary Commemoration international conference, to be held in New Delhi on January 29-30. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/125-countries-invited-for-satyagraha-centenary-commemoration/29009 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/125-countries-invited-for-satyagraha-centenary-commemoration/29009 Sri Lanka appears set for anarchy, a leading rights group has warned, adding that the situation in the strife-hit island mirrored the mid-1980s "where people count for nothing". http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Sri-Lanka-set-for-anarchy--warns-rights-group/27865 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Sri-Lanka-set-for-anarchy--warns-rights-group/27865 About 18,000 couples in the capital tied the knot Wednesday following astrologers' advice that considered the day especially auspicious for the purpose, even as commuters had to face traffic snarls. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/18-000-couples-tie-knot-in-capital/25387 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/18-000-couples-tie-knot-in-capital/25387 Asia Society and The Goldman Sachs Foundation will award prizes to youth who have demonstrated an in-depth understanding of key issues in international affairs and the global economy. Three high school students will receive scholarship prizes on December 6, 2006 at Asia Societys Annual Gala Dinner. One grand prize winner will be awarded $7,500 and two other winners will each receive $5,000. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Asia-Society-and-The-Goldman-Sachs-Foundation-to-Award-First-Ever-Prizes-to-Student--Global-Citizens/24766 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Asia-Society-and-The-Goldman-Sachs-Foundation-to-Award-First-Ever-Prizes-to-Student--Global-Citizens/24766 A high school junior from Minnesota won a $7,500 prize from Asia Society and The Goldman Sachs Foundation in a national high school international affairs competition for a video documentary she created on the issue of limited global access to fresh water. Two other high school students from Maryland and Ohio were also awarded scholarships for their essays on global issues. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/High-School-Student-Winners-of-International-Affairs-Competition/22930 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/High-School-Student-Winners-of-International-Affairs-Competition/22930 As they observe the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between them, Laos and India, jointly organised a cultural performance here, depicting the rich art, music and traditions of the two countries. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Laos-and-India-mark-50th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-ties/21389 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Laos-and-India-mark-50th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-ties/21389 "The visit to Mother House is very important and inspirational," said tennis star Martina Hingis after going round the global headquarters of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity here today. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Martina-visits-Mother-House--donates-for--Sishu-Bhavan-/20070 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Martina-visits-Mother-House--donates-for--Sishu-Bhavan-/20070 From the competitive tennis court to the soulful company of the Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, it was a morning well spent for Martina Hingis, who visited Mother House Tuesday. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Hingis-pays-homage-to-Mother-Teresa/19964 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Hingis-pays-homage-to-Mother-Teresa/19964 Muslim scholars and clerics today demanded amendment of the Constitution to pave the way for reservation in jobs for Dalits of the community. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Demand-for-quotas-for-Dalit-Muslims/19541 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Demand-for-quotas-for-Dalit-Muslims/19541 The Haryana government will soon appoint new 'gram sachivs' (panchayat secretaries) who will have a maximum of two villages under their jurisdiction, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Dharambir said today. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Haryana-to-have-gram-sachivs/18697 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Haryana-to-have-gram-sachivs/18697 Believe it or not, 52-year-old Ramesh Chandra Kasera can put many youngsters to shame with his hair-raising feats. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Indore-man-swallows-eleven-swords-for-Rs-1000-/18420 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Indore-man-swallows-eleven-swords-for-Rs-1000-/18420 Islamic scholar Maulana Khalid Rasheed Thursday expressed shock at the remark of Pope Benedict XVI against Prophet Mohammad. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Pope-s-remark-shocking--says-Islamic-cleric/18073 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Pope-s-remark-shocking--says-Islamic-cleric/18073 A Sikh priest has been denied entry into Canada because he was convicted of killing a rival religious leader in India, even though he was eventually pardoned, a Canadian Conservative MP has said. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Sikh-leader-denied-entry-into-Canada/17693 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Sikh-leader-denied-entry-into-Canada/17693 Why is Brazil, known in India mainly for its football and samba dancers, of importance to India? Because it is the largest economy in Latin America, having abundant natural resources, the largest and best equipped defence forces in the region and a stable democracy that is still rare in this part of the world. In fact the two countries are discovering complementarities that are fast bridging the continental distances between them. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/The-importance-of-Brazil-to-India/17365 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/The-importance-of-Brazil-to-India/17365 The Taj Mahal city of Agra, India's biggest tourist attraction, is begging for more toilets. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Taj-Mahal-city-seeks-toilets/17302 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Taj-Mahal-city-seeks-toilets/17302 Prominent musicians of Rajasthan have joined hands to raise funds for flood victims in the State. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Rajasthan-musicians-raise-funds-for-flood-hit/16926 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Rajasthan-musicians-raise-funds-for-flood-hit/16926 Students of M S University here today burnt the effigy of Congress President Sonia Gandhi for not singing 'Vande Mataram'. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Students-burn-effigy-of-Sonia-Gandhi/15989 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Students-burn-effigy-of-Sonia-Gandhi/15989 Moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq today said pressure was mounting on India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Pressure-mounting-on-India--Pak-to-resolve-Kashmir-issue/15942 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Pressure-mounting-on-India--Pak-to-resolve-Kashmir-issue/15942 Sixteen people were sentenced to life imprisonment Friday by a fast-track court here that held them guilty of killing eight people in a communal clash in northwest Delhi in November 1990. http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Life-term-for-16-in-1990-communal-clash/15399 Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.share.onlypunjab.com/Article/Life-term-for-16-in-1990-communal-clash/15399