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April 18, 2016

Nepal's female climbers blaze trails for their gender
Kathmandu (AFP) April 17, 2016
When a deadly avalanche hit Mount Everest a year ago, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, one of the few Nepali women with expertise in climbing the world's highest peaks, headed straight there to help. A gifted mountaineer who had summited Everest by the age of 22, she is part of a new generation of Sherpa women who are climbing peaks that have traditionally only been scaled by their men. "People think mountaineering is a man's job, but I think we need more women in the mountains," the 31-year-old said. ... read more

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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Myanmar Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 6.9 quake on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported, with tremors felt around the region, including in neighbouring India and China. ... more		New BRICS-supported bank approves first set of loans A new multilateral lender set up by the BRICS nations has approved its first set of loans valued at $811 million for renewable energy projects in four of its member countries, according to the bank. ... more		India trying to destabilise Pakistan, says army chief Pakistan's powerful military chief accused India Tuesday of being "blatantly" involved in attempts to destabilise the country, saying Delhi was hostile to an ambitious economic plan by Beijing and Islamabad for the region. ... more
				Royal couple feed baby rhinos, elephants on India safari Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate jumped into a jeep on Wednesday for a wildlife safari that included feeding rhino and elephant calves, during the latest leg of their India tour. ... more		Supernovae showered Earth with radioactive debris An international team of scientists has found evidence of a series of massive supernova explosions near our solar system, which showered the Earth with radioactive debris. The scientists found radio ... more

Human 2 Mars Conference May 17-19 2016 - Washington DC

US, India agree to strengthen maritime cooperation US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and his Indian counterpart agreed Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation on maritime security, as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing's growing military ambitions. ... more		Monsoon forecast offers cheer to India's farmers India's meteorological department on Tuesday said it forecast an above-average monsoon this year, offering hope for farmers at a time when several regions are facing severe drought. ... more		Navy F-35 jet crashes in California Slingshot unveils TALOS AI to simulate and support strategic space operations Designing compact drones to safely navigate air ducts		India: The Future King of Sovereign Solar Basking in sunshine for an average of 300 days every year, the Republic of India may be set to become the eventual champion of solar power producing nations. Experts have put the nation's theoretica ... more
				Sri Lanka hopes to raise $1 bn in Chinese bonds Sri Lanka will start issuing bonds in China in the coming months in a bid to raise up to $1 billion, the central bank governor said Tuesday, as the country faces a balance of payments crisis. ... more		Washington to discuss Iraq aid with Gulf allies The United States and its Gulf allies will discuss providing economic aid to oil-rich Iraq, US defence chief Ashton Carter said Monday, as low global crude prices and ongoing conflict batter Baghdad's economy. ... more

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Directed Energy And Next Generation Munitions - 20-22 June - Washington DC

Military Network Modernization 2016 - Washington DC - April 25-27

Space Tech Expo - Design - Build - Test - Pasadena CA - May 24-26, 2016

Sri Lanka PM says Chinese port project 'not a threat' A port project being built in Colombo by the Chinese is not a threat, Sri Lanka's prime minister said Saturday amid concerns Beijing is trying to boost its influence in the Indian Ocean. ... more		China tensions top agenda as Pentagon chief heads to Asia US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter headed Saturday to India and the Philippines for talks on increasing regional defense cooperation, after calling off a planned trip to China amid tensions over Beijing's expansionist ambitions in the South China Sea. ... more		Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D map NASA teams with India to launch Earth-tracking satellite Beijing officials admit 'gaps' in readiness after rain kill dozens		Maldives launches $800 mn airport expansion The Maldives government has kicked off a controversial $800-million expansion of the country's main airport by a Chinese company, a move likely to irritate giant neighbour India. ... more
Sri Lanka eyeing Chinese investments with law reforms: PM Sri Lanka will bring legal reforms to encourage much needed foreign investment, as the cash-strapped island tries to turn its $8 billion Chinese debt into equity, the prime minister said Sunday. ... more		Support builds behind Turkmenistan gas pipeline for Pakistan Bringing natural gas through a pipeline from Turkmenistan will help address chronic energy shortages in Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more		Britain urges China to cut steel production British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Saturday urged China to reduce its steel production levels as the UK grapples with an industry crisis that could see thousands of jobs lost. ... more		Cash-strapped Sri Lanka looks to restructure $8 bn China debt Sri Lanka's prime minister will seek to restructure some of the cash-strapped island's $8 billion Chinese debt, Colombo said Thursday, as he met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. ... more

	Scientists find Mars surface replica in India Why wait for a million-dollar ticket to Mars when you can have an inter-planetary experience a la Oscar nominated blockbuster "The Martian" right here in India? One simply needs to head over t ... more		Bangladesh police charge thousands over coal plant protests Bangladesh police on Tuesday charged thousands of villagers with vandalism and assault after demonstrations against a Chinese-backed power plant in which four protesters were shot and killed by police. ... more

Bridges gain new voice through real time GNSS monitoring of structural behavior

Famous double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its quantum essentials

Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraft

Rescuers race to reach thousands stranded by rains in Pakistan		Four killed at anti-China power plant protest in Bangladesh		Australia says possible MH370 debris found on Mauritius		UK govt accused of prioritising China ties over steel jobs		Mega India-backed coal project awarded Australian mining leases
Silk Road snaked farther south than previously thought		India acquiring Stinger missiles for its new helicopters		India to launch 22 satellites by single rocket in May		Pakistan protests to India after 'spy' arrest		Indian Navy orders submarine rescue systems

Land bridges linking ancient India and Eurasia were 'freeways' for biodiversity

Protests in Prague as China's Xi signs economic partnership

Protests as China's Xi arrives in Prague

Russia offering new missile system to international market

Nepal agrees fuel deal with China to curb reliance on India

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly from MH370'

Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable: study

Struggle in the city for Tibetan nomads

Prince Harry extends Nepal trip to help quake victims

MH370 analysis starts on debris: Australia

Kepler Catches Early Flash of an Exploding Star

Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back

Sorghum: Not so ho-hum

Indian city bans gatherings over water riot fears

Bangladesh bans ships in rare dolphin sanctuaries

Prince Harry hopes to draw focus to quake-hit Nepal with visit

Network of germ sleuths heads off nearly 276,000 foodborne illnesses a year

Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back

Hindu cow activists drink pesticide in India, one dies

Satellites to help check unauthorised construction at monuments

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