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Power outage snarls transport, leaves residents sweltering in northern Indiaupdated: Mon Jul 30 2012 09:48:00

A grid failure cut power supplies in northern India on Monday, hitting rail and road transport for hours in the country's worst blackout in a decade, authorities said.

Ethnic clashes in India kill dozens, displace thousandsupdated: Wed Jul 25 2012 11:14:00

Ethnic clashes in India's northeastern Assam province have left 32 dead as of Wednesday and sent an estimated 150,000 fleeing their homes to escape the violence, police said.

The greenest country on Earthupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 21:34:00

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is using clean energy to power its country and its economy. Sara Sidner reports.

Bhutan's Moving Gold: How water is powering the country updated: Mon Nov 07 2011 21:34:00

Bhutan is the last of the Himalayan kingdoms. The small country is situated in the nooks and crannies of the highest mountain range on earth.

Indian state chief declared dead in copter crashupdated: Thu May 05 2011 06:34:00

The top elected official of a remote state in India's mountainous northeast was declared dead Thursday in a helicopter crash, six days after the copter carrying him dropped off the radar.

India fears worst as rescue flight sights chopper wreckageupdated: Wed May 04 2011 09:23:00

An Indian rescue flight has sighted the wreckage of a helicopter carrying a top government leader in the country's mountainous northeast region, five days after it disappeared from radar, authorities said Wednesday.

Wisdom is found in our heritage, not our cell phonesupdated: Mon Mar 21 2011 00:01:00

In an era of technological advancement, we're bloated with information yet starved for wisdom.

Curating humanity's heritageupdated: Mon Mar 21 2011 00:01:00

Anthropologist Elizabeth Lindsey collects the deep cultural knowledge passed down as stories and lore.

Finding happiness in mystical Bhutanupdated: Tue Mar 08 2011 08:06:00

When you're heading to what's been called one of the happiest places in the world, it's a good idea to pack many pairs of long black socks.

Political Circus: Tracy Morgan says Palin's one hot mamaupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 16:55:00

Politics is serious business -- but not all the time. From the halls of Congress to the campaign trail to the international stage, there's always something that gets a laugh or a second glance.

Bhutan offers rare glimpse inside historic templesupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 06:41:00

The isolated kingdom of Bhutan has opened its doors to a team of art experts in order to preserve its Buddhist history.

Sri Lankan president to be sworn in for second term; opponents boycottupdated: Wed Nov 17 2010 20:35:00

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa is slated to be sworn in Thursday for a second six-year term at a nationally televised ceremony outside Colombo's presidential secretariat overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Measuring what makes life worthwhileupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 12:11:00

Hotelier Chip Conley searched for a business model based on happiness and found that success comes from what you count.

Happiness in business? Pricelessupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 12:11:00

MasterCard built a 15-year advertising campaign around the idea that the best things in life are "priceless." Much as I hate to give ad execs their due, these folks got it right. Today, we live in an era when what's truly valuable is the intangible.

Diplomat suspected of spyingupdated: Wed Apr 28 2010 10:48:00

India suspects one of its diplomats in Pakistan of spying for Pakistani intelligence. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

Indian diplomat suspected of spying for Pakistanupdated: Wed Apr 28 2010 10:48:00

India suspects one of its diplomats in Pakistan has been spying for Pakistani intelligence, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Tuesday.

Indian and Pakistani prime ministers to meetupdated: Mon Apr 26 2010 09:51:00

The prime ministers of bitter rivals India and Pakistan plan to meet this week during a summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Bhutan, the Pakistani premier's office said in a statement.

Around the world, how far can you get with $10?updated: Sun Apr 18 2010 15:12:00

If you're in New York City with only $10 in your pocket, Julio Ortiz-Teissonniere has you covered.

Connecting the past to present tougher than it looksupdated: Fri Apr 09 2010 10:52:00

Kneeling down, holding up a piece of paper just steps away from the Alamo, a man with a gun and badge drew the suspicion of three guards.

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes'updated: Wed Mar 31 2010 10:41:00

To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

A walk in our shoesupdated: Wed Mar 31 2010 10:41:00

On March 20, CNN invited people from around the globe to share a one-minute walk. Together, they make a journey around the world.

India ups alert level, tightens air securityupdated: Fri Jan 22 2010 11:27:00

India has stepped up anti-hijacking measures and ordered the deployment of air marshals as part of a security alert, officials said Friday.

Death toll rises to 11 in Bhutan quakeupdated: Tue Sep 22 2009 05:11:00

The death toll from Monday's 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Bhutan rose to 11, the country's home minister said Tuesday.

At least 8 dead as quake rocks Bhutanupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 10:31:00

A strong earthquake rocked Bhutan on Monday, blocking access roads in the mountainous Asian kingdom and killing at least eight people, the country's home minister told CNN.

New giant rat species discoveredupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 07:51:00

Scientists have discovered a new species of giant rat in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.

Eastern Himalayas reveals abundance of new speciesupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 04:45:00

Over 350 new species including the world's smallest deer, a "flying frog" and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate change.

Science vs. superstitionupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 02:30:00

Are solar eclipses a scientific marvel or a superstitious sign? CNN's Mallika Kapur reports from Mumbai, India.

NASA Earth pictures show extent of eclipseupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 02:30:00

NASA has released new pictures of the Earth showing the vast extent of Wednesday's spectacular solar eclipse.

Darkness falls in Asia during total eclipse, luring massesupdated: Thu Jul 23 2009 22:17:00

The longest solar eclipse of the century cast a wide shadow for several minutes over Asia and the Pacific Ocean Wednesday, luring throngs of people outside to watch the celestial spectacle.

India: Claims disabled kids buried during eclipseupdated: Thu Jul 23 2009 14:27:00

Authorities are investigating reports that disabled children in India were buried up to their necks during this week's solar eclipse as a supposed remedy for their handicaps.

Search on for Indian Air Force planeupdated: Tue Jun 09 2009 22:56:00

An effort to find a missing Indian Air Force plane that disappeared with at least 14 people onboard will resume Wednesday, said Air Force spokesman Wing Cmdr. P. Sahu.

Bhutan celebrates newest Dragon Kingupdated: Sat Nov 08 2008 22:50:00

Dance performances, archery and traditional sports -- such as snatching of the caps and pillow fights over a tub of cold water -- capped the three-day celebration in Thimphu of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's coronation as Bhutan's king.

Explainer: What is polyandry?updated: Fri Oct 24 2008 06:36:00

Polyandry is a form of polygamy where a woman is married to two or more husbands at the same time.

15 dead as Indian state rocked by second bombingupdated: Tue Oct 21 2008 14:28:00

At least 15 people were killed and 15 were hurt Tuesday when a bomb ripped through a village in India's northeastern state of Manipur, the authorities said.

The world's scariest runwaysupdated: Thu Oct 02 2008 14:58:00

It's 10:45 a.m. on a cloudy day, and the crew of Druk Air flight KB205 is preparing to land at their home airport of Paro, Bhutan. Suddenly, ominous warnings start blaring, alerting them that their flight angle is all wrong and their rate of descent is far too fast. They fly a series of unconventional right-and-left banks through a narrow channel of hillsides before centering the swaying jet and putting it on the tarmac.

Recent fighting threatens ceasefire in Sri Lankaupdated: Sat Aug 02 2008 05:18:00

At least 11 Sri Lankan soldiers and nine Tamil Tiger rebels died in fighting in Sri Lanka's northern region, a military spokesman said Saturday.

Tamil Tigers announce summit cease-fireupdated: Tue Jul 22 2008 05:02:00

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels, who are fighting for an independent homeland, said Tuesday they will observe a 10-day unilateral cease-fire.

Bhutan adopts democracyupdated: Tue Mar 25 2008 14:40:00

Jamie Metzl of the Asia Society evaluates the parliamentary elections in the Himalayan nation of Bhutan.

First of 60,000 refugees from Bhutan arrive in U.S.updated: Tue Mar 25 2008 14:40:00

Bhutanese refugees began arriving in the United States on Tuesday, the first wave of what the United Nations describes as one of the world's largest resettlement efforts.

Royalists sweep landmark Bhutan voteupdated: Mon Mar 24 2008 23:41:00

Voters in the secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan became the world's newest democracy Monday when the nation held its first elections and ended more than 100 years of royal rule.

Fire destroys 1,200 refugee homes in Nepalupdated: Sun Mar 02 2008 09:27:00

About 12,000 refugees were without homes Sunday after a fire blazed through a camp in southeastern Nepal destroying more than 1,200 huts, officials told CNN.

'Grump' travels the planet to find blissupdated: Thu Feb 07 2008 09:15:00

It may take a lot of frequent-flier miles, a penchant for cold places, a tolerance of taxes and regular doses of chocolate, but happiness could be within reach. However, it's not where most people might expect.

Blasts rip through Bhutanupdated: Mon Jan 21 2008 05:54:00

A series of four blasts ripped through the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Sunday, injuring one person.

Buddhist kingdom to have electionsupdated: Thu Jan 17 2008 07:17:00

Bhutan will hold general elections on March 24 -- the first time voters in the tiny southeast Asian nation will head to the polls after 100 years of absolute monarchy.

The secrets of national happinessupdated: Mon Dec 03 2007 07:28:00

Newey is the head of Thailand's Youth Venture program, located in Bangkok.

Millions mark 100 years of Scoutsupdated: Wed Aug 01 2007 03:27:00

Millions of people around the world have taken part in ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Scouting movement.

Scouts celebrate 100 yearsupdated: Wed Aug 01 2007 03:27:00

Scouts celebrate 100 years

Time.com: The World Seems the Same From Inside a Hotelupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 10:25:00

Essay: When resorts are tailored to comfort tourists by offering familiar experiences, it can be hard to remember just where you are

Bhutanese refugees clash with Nepal policeupdated: Mon May 28 2007 23:16:00

For a second day, refugees from the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan clashed with Nepalese police on Monday near a refugee camp in eastern Nepal, according to the United Nations and local police.

Bhutan battles lure of TVupdated: Mon May 14 2007 09:11:00

Since cable television first arrived in her tiny village in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan two years ago, 55-year-old Kencho Om keeps getting in trouble with her husband for staying up late watching movies.

India by the numbersupdated: Tue Sep 06 2005 00:17:00

India, the world's second most populous nation and its 10th largest economy, is on the rise and bidding for superpower status.

CNNMoney: The anti-beach vacationupdated: Wed Dec 08 2004 09:52:00

We can't all be Margaret Meads -- but more travelers seem to want to channel her when they vacation.

India death toll rises to 63updated: Mon Oct 04 2004 02:26:00

Police in India are blaming separatist rebels for a series of bombings in the country's volatile northeast that killed more than 60 people.

Money Magazine: HOW I FOUND SHANGRI-LAupdated: Mon Sep 01 1997 00:01:00

We had hiked all day and were nursing our feet beside the fire as our tents and sleeping bags beckoned. But who could close her eyes when the mighty Himalayas soared just across the valley? When ou...

Fortune: EMERGING MARKETS INVESTORS MIGHT NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THIMPHU OR MUSCAT, BUT THEY COULD BE PUTTING MONEY IN THEIR updated: Mon Aug 18 1997 00:01:00

A few years ago, Mark Mobius, president of Templeton Emerging Markets, saw a sign for a brokerage in Botswana's capital city, Gaborone, and ambled in to ask where he could find the stock exchange. ...

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