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  • September 2008

    • The Battle for India's Largest Slum

      Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 8, 08 1:15 PM CDT

      The Battle for India's Largest Slum

      (Newser) - With the Indian economy booming, developers have their sights on Dharavi, the vast Mumbai slum that sits at the intersection of two popular commuter train lines and conveniently close to the Mumbai airport. Visions of shanty houses and refuse-filled streets replaced by glass high-rise apartments and office parks—"a brand-new beautiful suburb," the plan's architect puts it—have pitted the government against Dharavi's 500,000 residents. More »

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      India  • developing world  • developing countries  • Mumbai

  • August 2008

    • Dalai Lama Cancels Trips Due to 'Exhaustion'

      Associated Press  |  Aug 27, 08 1:53 PM CDT

      Dalai Lama Cancels Trips Due to 'Exhaustion'

      (Newser) - Citing "exhaustion," the Dalai Lama has canceled plans to travel, the AP reports. A spokesman said the Tibetan spiritual leader would not go to Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and instead would rest and undergo medical tests for the next three weeks. The 73-year-old has had an intense few months since the Lhasa protests in March, and he recently finished an 11-day trip through France. More »

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      China  • Mexico  • Tibet  • Dalai Lama  • Dominican Republic  • Buddhism  • Mumbai  • exhaustion

  • May 2008

    • Bollywood Exports Dance Craze

      Portfolio  |  May 4, 08 6:37 AM CDT

      Bollywood Exports Dance Craze

      (Newser) - Bollywood movies have long been a successful Indian export; now they've spawned another booming business, Portfolio reports: studios that promise to teach fans the dance numbers that drive the films' popularity. "Bollywood dancing is no longer an object of ridicule," says one choreographer. "It's serious business and, believe me, there's nothing funny about it." More »

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      India  • dance  • Dubai  • Bollywood  • Mumbai

    • Peek at Perks in $2B Mansion

      Forbes  |  May 3, 08 1:43 PM CDT

      Peek at Perks in $2B Mansion

      (Newser) - The world's fifth-richest man, Mukesh Ambani, beat the competition with plans to build the first billion-dollar home to grace this earth, Forbes reports. In fact, his 27-story high-rise in India will cost $2 billion when it's done next year. Some of its frills: Nine elevators dot the lobby. 80% of the ballroom’s ceiling has crystal chandeliers. Indian accents keep the modern mansion true to its surroundings. More »

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      skyscraper  • billionaire  • rich  • Mumbai  • luxury homes

  • February 2008
  • July 2007

    • Asian Stocks Take a Dive

      AFP  |  Jul 27, 07 7:52 AM CDT

      Asian Stocks Take a Dive

      (Newser) - Share prices plummeted throughout Asia  today in response to the yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street and the escalating crisis in the US housing market. After the 300-point plunge in the U.S., the Tokyo Market closed at a three-month-low, and markets in Seoul, Hong Kong, and Sydney also took serious hits. The market in Shanghai escaped relatively unscathed, buoyed by strong corporate earnings. More »

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      stock market  • housing market  • Merrill Lynch  • stocks  • Hong Kong  • Asia  • Tokyo  • Seoul  • Mumbai

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