Indo Daily
May 26, 2015
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Push for quake-proof shelter in Nepal before monsoon
Kathmandu (AFP) May 24, 2015
As he braces for the monsoon rains that threaten to inflict further misery after Nepal's devastating earthquake, Nawaraj Bista has more faith he will be safe inside his $100 quick-build corrugated iron home than under bricks and mortar. Bista, a car salesman, saw his old home in Kathmandu reduced to rubble when a 7.8-magnitude quake ripped through the Himalayan nation on April 25. But when a second major quake on May 12 brought down more buildings that had already been weakened, his temporary me ... read more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Thousands flee after landslide blocks Nepal river: official
Thousands of panic-stricken villagers fled their homes fearing flash floods after an overnight landslide blocked a river in quake-hit Nepal's mountainous northwest, officials said Sunday. ... more
TECH SPACE

Seashell strength inspires stress tests
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SUPERPOWERS

India's Modi tells China to 'reconsider' approach
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that Beijing needs to "reconsider its approach" to relations between the Asian giants, as the Hindu nationalist leader departed from the usual diplomatic pleasantries. ... more
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FROTH AND BUBBLE

Greenpeace India vows to win 'malicious' funds battle
Greenpeace India vowed Thursday to overcome any attempt to silence its voice, with staff ready to work for free if funds run out, as it accused the government of waging a "malicious" campaign against it. ... more


SINO DAILY

Communist China's unlikely Catholic outpost: Tibetans
Opening the church door in Baihanluo reveals a large portrait of Pope Francis - something of a paradox in an ethnically Tibetan area of Communist China. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Shunned by much of Asia, migrants welcomed in Aceh
From rescuing migrants at sea to donating all they can, residents of Indonesia's Islamic Aceh province are warmly welcoming hundreds of desperate fellow Muslims who have fled their homelands - a contrast to the rejection they face elsewhere in Southeast Asia. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Ideological mountain to climb for China-India business
India's democratically elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi viewed Shanghai's gleaming skyscrapers at the weekend in search of pointers for his economy, but China believes its one-party state is a key reason for its growth miracle. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Sri Lanka's president marks anniversary of war's end
Sri Lanka's new president pledged his support for the military as he marked six years since the end of the civil war on Tuesday, a day after his predecessor accused him of forgetting the country's "war heroes". ... more
FLOATING STEEL

India launches anti-submarine warfare corvette
A fourth anti-submarine warfare corvette for the Indian Navy was launched Tuesday by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd in Kolkata, India. ... more
SOLAR DAILY

Azure Power commissions solar power plant in India
Azure Power has announced the commissioning of its largest (100 MW) solar plant under India's National Solar Mission (NSM) policy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Azure Power had won this project under the NS ... more
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India's Modi in Mongolia seeking stronger ties in China's backyard
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Sunday with his counterpart during a visit to Mongolia, with the two nations upgrading relations as Delhi tries to strengthen its influence in China's backyard. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepalis hit by twin quakes left to rebuild lives alone
Krishna Prajapati's house in the historic Nepali town of Bhaktapur only just withstood last month's massive earthquake, but a second one this week proved too much for the weakened structure to take. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal PM appeals for $2bn to rebuild country after quakes
Nepal's prime minister on Sunday appealed for $2 billion to rebuild his country, shattered by two massive earthquakes in three weeks that have killed thousands and devastated the impoverished nation's infrastructure. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

British aid helicopters turned back from Nepal
Three British helicopters sent to help with rescue efforts in Nepal following a devastating earthquake are to return without being used, the British government said on Saturday. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR

Rosatom Says India's Kudankulam Nuclear Energy Plant On Schedule
The second energy block of India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant will go on line this summer, Rosatom Deputy Director Alexander Lokshin said Friday. "The second block [will go on line] this y ... more
TRADE WARS

India's Modi brings home $22 billion in China deals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got down to business on the final day of his trip to China on Saturday, saying his country was open for investment as firms signed deals worth more than $22 billion. ... more
THE STANS

Taliban justify killing foreigners after Kabul guesthouse siege
The Afghan Taliban justified targeting foreigners after a brazen hours-long siege on a Kabul guesthouse that killed 14 people, saying people from "invading countries" do not count as civilians. ... more
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SHAKE AND BLOW

Nepal unprepared for second quake, says PM
Nepal's prime minister on Thursday said his government was unprepared for the strong earthquake that hit two days ago, as he visited one of the areas worst hit by the disaster. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA

Long-term study on ticks reveals shifting migration patterns, disease risks
Over nearly 15 years spent studying ticks, Indiana University's Keith Clay has found southern Indiana to be an oasis free from Lyme disease, the condition most associated with these arachnids that a ... more
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SUPERPOWERS

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AEROSPACE

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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TRADE WARS

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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SUPERPOWERS

India's Modi heads to China as rivals seek common ground

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Nuclear Power Plant Near New York City Shut Down After Fire

'We've lost everything': Nepal Sherpas fear for future after quake

Nepal quake leaves century-old library in ruins

Quake-hit Nepal denies entry to British helicopters

India's endangered lion numbers increase

Red Cross, Nepal firm launch emergency texting service

NY nuclear plant spills oil into Hudson

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France, India pledge swift conclusion to fighter jet deal

Nepal warns against post-quake rent increases

Nepali netizens drive quake relief effort online

UN says it has received fraction of $415 mn appeal

Modi says China has 'right' to seek regional influence

Prayers and ritual baths as Nepal ends quake mourning

Beyond repair, Nepal's quake-hit homes await bulldozers

Nepal devastation a 'wake-up call' for vulnerable region

Greenpeace says India office may close within a month

Vikram Solar commissions 40 MW PV plant in Madhya Pradesh

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