Singapore: Nearly 7,000 people gathered in Northern Indonesia on Sunday to witness the inauguration of 'Little India Gate', the first-of-its-kind structure in the country which recognises the contribution of the Indian community in the development of Medan city. Kampung Madras area is one of the city's significant ethnic enclaves comprising a large population of people of Indian descent whose ancestors had settled down in Medan in the mid-19th century. PTI
Istanbul unveils world’s ‘biggest’ airport
Istanbul: Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held plenty of grand opening ceremonies in his 15 years at Turkey's helm. On Monday he will unveil one of his prized jewels - Istanbul New Airport - a mega project that has been dogged by concerns about labour rights, environmental issues and Turkey's weakening economy. Erdogan is opening what he claims will eventually become the world's largest air transport hub on the 95th anniversary of Turkey's establishment as a republic. It’s a symbolic launch, as only limited flights will begin days later and a full move won’t take place until the end of the year. ap
Archaeologists find Bronze Age ruins in China
Beijing: A team of archaeologists said on Sunday that they have unearthed Bronze Age ruins, including the remains of ancient houses and ash pits along with animal bones, bronze ware and stone tools in China's Jilin province. The finds were discovered on a sand dune near Dajinshan village in Shuangliao city, according to the School of Archaeology of Jilin University. Fang Qi, the archaeologist who headed the excavation, said researchers speculate that the ruins might serve as evidence of a living and fishing place for ancient people near the Eastern Liaohe river based on large quantities of unearthed life utensils, animal bones, fishbones, mussels and shellfish. IANS
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