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Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22: The 100 Days Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22 (ANI): The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Community water supply project launched in Vietnam with India's support
Hanoi, March 21: A Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) project was launched with India's support in Vietnam on Friday, highlighting New Delhi's efforts to strengthen sub-regional cooperation and Indo-Vietnam friendship further.
Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' wins Best Film at 2025 Asian Film Awards, Shahana Goswami wins Best Actress for Santosh
Hong Kong, March 18: Payal Kapadia bagged a major achievement at the 2025 Asian Film Awards, where her film 'All We Imagine As Light' clinched the prestigious Best Film award.
Aaron Kwok set to star in comedy-drama IOU
Hong Kong, March 17: Distribution Workshop, an international film sales company, has revealed its latest feature film 'IOU' for international sale at Hong Kong FilMart, starring award-winning actor Aaron Kwok in the lead role, reported Variety.
Basil Joseph joins the unit of Sivakarthikeyan-starrer 'Parasakthi'
Chennai, March 15: If sources in the industry are to be believed, well known Malayalam actor Basil Joseph has now joined the sets of director Sudha Kongara's eagerly-awaited period action drama, 'Parasakathi', featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead.
Hong Kong activist convicted for involvement in pro-democracy demonstrations
Hong Kong, March 13: A social worker and rights activist, Jackie Chen, was found guilty of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests, as reported by Radio Free Asia(RFA).
Sivakarthikeyan heads to Sri Lanka for next schedule of 'Parasakthi'
Chennai, March 11: Actor Sivakarthikeyan has left for Sri Lanka for the next schedule of shooting of director Sudha Kongara's eagerly-awaited period action drama, 'Parasakthi'.
India, Cambodia hold 3rd Foreign Office consultations in Siem Reap
Siem Reap, March 10: India and Cambodia held their 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Siem Reap on March 10, 2025. The discussions, led by Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar from India's Ministry of External Affairs and Secretary of State UN Kheang from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, covered a broad spectrum of bilateral ties, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
'Stranger Things' star Matthew Modine boards 'Godzilla x Kong' movie
Washington, March 6: The Monsterverse just got a whole lot bigger! Matthew Modine, fresh from his success in Netflix's 'Stranger Things,' has joined the cast of Legendary's latest installment in the 'Godzilla-King Kong' franchise.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in China
Geneva, March 3: At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivered a powerful statement, underscoring urgent human rights issues in China.
Taiwan plans to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents
Taipei, March 3: Hong Kong and Macau residents would no longer be provided with leniency for permanent residency in Taiwan as the country is considering introducing stricter citizenship laws due to China's policies, according to local media.
Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from Hong Kong, Macau
Taipei, March 3: The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported.
Next schedule of Sivakarthikeyan-starrer 'Parasakthi' to happen in Sri Lanka, discloses Ravi Mohan
Chennai, Feb 24: Actor Ravi Mohan, who plays the antagonist in director Sudha Kongara's upcoming period film, 'Parasakathi', featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, has now disclosed that the unit of the film will be heading to Sri Lanka for the next schedule.
Delroy Lindo joins cast of 'Godzilla x Kong'
Washington, February 22: Actor Delroy Lindo has joined the cast of the latest instalment of its Godzilla-King Kong movie franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Jack O'Connell joins next Monsterverse movie
Washington, February 20: Actor Jack O'Connell has joined the cast of the latest instalment of its Godzilla-King Kong creature feature franchise.
Sudha Kongara tells Sivakarthikeyan: You are an absolute delight to work with
Chennai, Feb 17: Director Sudha Kongara, who is now directing actor Sivakarthikeyan's eagerly awaited period film, 'Parasakthi', has greeted the actor on his birthday, saying he was an absolute delight to work with.
Hong Kong to host first ICC tournament in 14 years
Hong Kong, February 5: Hong Kong is set to host the 2025 Cricket World Cup Challenge League B, marking the first time a multi-team ICC tournament will be held in the country in 14 years, as per the ICC.
Taiwan libraries stock banned books from Hong Kong amid political crackdown
Taipei, February 5: Libraries in Taiwan are now offering tens of thousands of books that have been banned in Hong Kong due to the government's ongoing crackdown on politically sensitive content, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Humbled by your love, says director Sudha Kongara
Chennai, Jan 30: Director Sudha Kongara, whose film Parasakthi's title announcement teaser has come in for much appreciation from various quarters, has now penned an emotional post, stating that she has been humbled by the overwhelming love and conversation around the Parasakthi announcement video.
Director Sudha Kongara's film with Sivakarthikeyan titled 'Parasakthi'
Chennai, Jan 29: It is official! Director Sudha Kongara’s much-awaited period film, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, has been titled ‘Parasakthi’, its makers announced on Wednesday.
Rebecca Hall joins cast of 'Godzilla x Kong' director Adam Wingard's 'Onslaught'
Washington, January 28: Actor Rebecca Hall has reunited with her 'Godzilla x Kong' director Adam Wingard for the action thriller 'Onslaught'.
Director Sudha Kongara's film with Sivakarthikeyan titled 'Parasakthi'?
Chennai, Jan 23: If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director Sudha Kongara's much-awaited film with actor Sivakarthikeyan has been titled 'Parasakthi'.
Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash
Washington DC, January 21: Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the US Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
Director Sudha Kongara pays heart touching tribute to producer Mano Akkineni
Chennai, Jan 20: Well known director Sudha Kongara has penned a heart-felt tribute to late producer Mano Akkineni, who incidentally was also her best friend.
India go down to Hong Kong 0-5 in women's futsal international debut
Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Jan 15: The Indian women's futsal team's debut in the international arena did not go on expected lines with a 0-5 defeat to Hong Kong in a Group B qualifier for the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 at Yogyakarta's Among Rogo Sports Hall on Wednesday.
Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district
Lusaka, Jan 9: A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks.
I was very happy when Jayam Ravi said 'yes' to the antagonist's character: Sivakarthikeyan
Chennai, Jan 7: Actor Sivakarthikeyan has now disclosed that actor Jayam Ravi plays the antagonist in National Award-winning director Sudha Kongara's upcoming film, in which he plays the lead.