PM Modi tells officials to refrain from discussing possible renaming of India
Bharat is India in Hindi, one of the country's official languages alongside English.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Negeri Sembilan Arts and Culture Group compose unique Hari Raya song
The constraints in visiting her Muslim friends during the Adilfitri celebration this year had inspired her to compose a song.
Tue May 26 2020
Salman Khan's 'Sultan' creates history in Hindi cinema
It seems nothing can stop the box office appeal of Bollywood's bad boy.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Jet Airways suspends five crew members for letting Sonu Nigam sing onboard
The airways said all five crew members will be attending corrective training to reinforce strict adherence to operating procedures.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Ex-porn star Sunny Leone determined to take on Bollywood
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone remains determined to carve a career in Hindi movies even as fresh controversy erupted this week.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Dilwale reaches RM64 million mark, Shah Rukh Khan proves he is still the King of Bollywood
The ticket sales started to pick up significantly during Christmas Eve, with a few countries, such as United Kingdom, Australia and Malaysia, recorded the highest sales.
Sat Dec 26 2015
Malaysia remains committed in search for MH370 aircraft
The Malaysian government remains committed to the search for missing flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abd Aziz Kaprawi.
Sun Nov 01 2015
NBC's Coca-cola plant in Gaza to begin operations in Oct
The US$20 million (RM85 million) plant would be the fourth Coca-Cola plant in Palestine after Jericho, Ramallah and Tulkarem.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Bollywood films keep up gangster fascination
Spy thriller "D-Day", which opened in Indian cinemas on Friday, is one of three new Hindi films that appear to draw inspiration from the lives of Mumbai's notorious gangsters.
Sun Jul 21 2013
Bangladesh bans Hindi-dubbed Doraemon
Bangladesh has banned Japanese cartoon Doraemon over fears youngsters hooked on the Hindi-dubbed version are struggling to learn Bengali.
Fri Feb 15 2013
Shah Rukh Khan attends the launch of the Times of India
He will be performing for the newly launched Times of India Film Awards or TOIFA, aimed at honouring and recognizing excellence in Hindi Cinema.
Wed Jan 30 2013
Bollywood mourns death of film-maker Yash Chopra
Bollywood mourns the passing of Yash Chopra, who was known as the "King of Romance" in the Hindi film industry.
Mon Oct 22 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024