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Arrow fired in Hangzhou, bounty lands in Buldhana

Loan repaid with World Cup cash, farmer's son targets govt job with Asian Games gold

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Dengue: why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?

Something unusual seems to be happening with dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne viral disease found across swathes of tropical Africa, Asia and the Americas. As with most infectious diseases, the number of cases tends to rise and fall over the years as epidemics come and go, but recently changes seem…

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023

Palmito, Hove, East Sussex: ‘An intoxicating bombardment’ – restaurant review

The menu ranges through all the owner’s favourite things from Latin American, southern Europe and south Asia, plus anywhere else that happens to float his boat

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow

Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Scientific breakthrough confirms how early man left Africa 84,000 years ago

Early humans navigated along river channels while on their way to Eurasia, it’s been claimed

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Asian Games | The slide in Asian hockey doesn’t augur well, on or off the field

China's hockey team earned respect with their incredible performance, topping Pool B and advancing to the semifinals. Pakistan and Malaysia, both former champions, were eliminated. China's success shows the rise of the sport in the continent, but the decline of overall standards should be a cause for concern. India must…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Indian cagers' Asian Games campaign ends on a disappointing note in quarterfinals

India's basketball campaign in the Asian Games came to a disappointing end after lower ranked Democratic People's Republic of Korea outplayed the women's 5x5 team by as many as 39 points (96-57) in the quarterfinals on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

‘Only the rich can bear this heat’: how Dhaka is battling extreme weather

As high temperatures hit the poor hardest, climate change may undo years of development gains, says Asia’s first heat officer

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Asian Games: Despite China thrashing, India women hoopsters reach quarters

Indian women failed to get into their groove as world no.2, Asia's best and hosts China handed them a sound 58-point drubbing (53-111) in the last league game of 5x5 basketball tournament of Asian Games on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

Asia Cup Cricket 2023 – Best games

Cricket is popular in America. However, its true homeland is the countries of Asia, where the most vibrant and heated matches are held. For instance, at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in 2023, the Asia Cup cricket took place. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2023