Nationalist governor to seek re-election

B>TOKYO:/BNationalist Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara ended months of speculation that he might soon run for prime minister by announcing yesterday he would seek re-election.

Book to help grads face job market

THE prestigious Beijing University has presented each of its graduating class with a popular book by well-known American author Johnson Spencer entitled I>One Minute for Myself/Ito encourage graduates to improve their self-management ability and fit into their social roles as soon as possible.

Professionals among thousands flocking to see guru

Thousands of devotees are flocking to this town in the northern Indian farmlands on the outskirts of New Delhi for spiritual fulfilment at the feet of a rustic #8220;saint#8221; who dispenses tea and wisdom.

Book fair to feature 25,000 titles

Some 25,000 titles of English and Chinese books will be featured in the city's biggest book fair at Permata Trade Centre here beginning Friday.

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Event shows off batik’s versatility

Models with flamboyant hairstyles and make-up strutted the catwalk in trendy contemporary batik wear at the I>Batik Design and Fashion Competition./I>

‘Muggles’ mob stores to get latest Potter book

She beat off more than 500 'muggles' (a person without magical ability in 'Harry Potter language') in the mad scramble for the launch of J.K. Rowling's sixth instalment of the Harry Potter series, I>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince/I>.

Popular opens flagship store

PENANG'S leading book store, Popular, has opened its latest outlet in the state.

Sixty children show their creativity

SIXTY children were kept busy putting their ideas into colour- ful images at a colouring compe- tition organised by the Popular Book Co.

Family learns more about famed explorer

IT was an informative outing for businessman Nazaran Jumat and his family at the exhibition on Admiral Zheng He in Ipoh.