Mizuho Financial to buy Indian investment bank

Mizuho Financial to buy Indian investment bank

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. President Masahiro Kihara (L) and Gaurav Deepak, CEO of Avendus Capital Private Ltd., shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. The major Japanese financial group said it will buy the major Indian investment bank to strengthen operations in the South Asian country with high growth potential.

Celebs Leave Alex VS Arod Premiere - NYC

Celebs Leave Alex VS Arod Premiere - NYC

Deepak Chopra at the DGA Theater for the premiere of Alex VS Arod on November 3, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India

STORY: Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Indians working under the severe heatwave STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "A scorching heat wave has hit various parts of India over the past few weeks, causing significant distress. Eastern, central, and northern regions are the hardest hit, with over 50 people having died from heatstroke in recent days. Over the past few days, the mercury soared to as high as nearly 53 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was around 8-10 degrees Celsius above normal in the country during this part of the year. The extreme heat has overwhelmed healthcare facilities, as many people suffer from heat-related illnesses. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, such as staying indoors du

International Emmy Awards - NYC

International Emmy Awards - NYC

Deepak Chopra attending the 2023 International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton in New York City, NY, USA, November 20, 2023. Photo by Janet Mayer/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231008) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Yones Emamichoghaei (2nd L) of Iran, silver medalist Deepak Punia (1st L) of India, bronze medalists Javrail Shapiev (1st R) of Uzbekistan and Dovletmyrat Orazgylyjov of Turkmenistan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of Men's Freestyle 86kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Punia (R) of India competes with Hassan Yazdanicharati of Iran during the gold medal match of Men's Freestyle 86Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Punia (R) of India competes with Hassan Yazdanicharati of Iran during the gold medal match of Men's Freestyle 86Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WRESTLING (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Punia (L) of India competes with Hassan Yazdanicharati of Iran during the gold medal match of Men's Freestyle 86Kg of Wrestling at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Hamal of Nepal competes during Men's Nanquan & Nangun All-round of Wushu at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Hamal of Nepal competes during Men's Nanquan & Nangun All-round of Wushu at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WUSHU (CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deepak Hamal of Nepal competes during Men's Nanquan & Nangun All-round of Wushu at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

G20 summit held in New Delhi

STORY: G20 summit held in New Delhi DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: New Delhi, India CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): B. R. DEEPAK, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "The 18th Group of 20 (G20) Summit is going to take place on Saturday and Sunday in New Delhi, India. The summit, themed 'One Earth · One Family · One Future,' will focus on inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience, and equitable global health access, among other topics." SOUNDBITE (English): B. R. DEEPAK, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India "Some countries, especially in the West, they are adhering to the policies of protectionism, nativism, exclusivism, and perhaps not believing in the kind of multilateralism which the developing countries or the Global South believe in. China calls it true multilateralism. And multilateralism is also the kind of, you can say, share in

Overflowing river leads to floods in India's capital, many evacuated

STORY: Overflowing river leads to floods in India's capital, many evacuated DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. STANDUP 1 (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various shots of flooded houses and roads 4. various shots of rescue operation by NDRF 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hindi): KHEM RAJ, Flood victim 6. various shots of relief camps providing food to affected people 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hindi): RASHID MALIK, Volunteer STORYLINE: Water level in river Yamuna, which passes through India's capital city Delhi, continues to remain above danger mark, posing fear of floods, particularly in low-lying areas of the city. At 18:00 local time on Thursday, the water level of the overflowing river was recorded at 208.66 meters, much beyond the danger mark of 205.33 meters, said an official of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Knee-deep water was seen in areas in central parts of Delhi, including the part near the historic monumen

India's deadly train accident leaves locals in shock

STORY: India's deadly train accident leaves locals in shock DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the incident site 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEEPAK KUMAR, Local resident 3. various of people finding their relatives 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hindi): AJIT KUMAR, Uncle of a victim 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hindi): MOHAMMAD BABU, Father of a victim 6. various of the incident site STORYLINE: The deadly train accident in India's eastern state of Odhisa has left locals in a state of shock. The train crash resulted in 275 deaths and over 1,000 injuries as of Sunday. The local people were preparing for their dinner when they were suddenly jolted by a loud explosion. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEEPAK KUMAR, Local resident "A lot of crying sound, a lot of screaming sound were coming out from the people who were lying. People were like in a disastrous situation, and I am not getting the proper word for that. It was like only my heart can understand." At hospitals, rescue c

GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert

STORY: GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of BRICS countriesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 2 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru Universityvarious of Chinese people fighting against poverty STORYLINE: An Indian expert says that the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will help promote the development of BRICS countries. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the

Lumpy skin disease keeps spreading among cattle in India

STORY: Lumpy skin disease keeps spreading among cattle in India DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of cattle in IndiaSTANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India STORYLINE: More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "Over 75,000 cattle have died in India over the past four and a half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), according to media reports. The first case was reported in April from the western state of Gujarat, which has seen over 4,000 cattle deaths till date. Gujarat's neighboring state Rajasthan has reported over 50,000 cattle deaths so far. More than 200 cases have been detected among cattle in the south and the southwest of the Indian capital, said an official on Tuesday. Experts say that the LSD is a viral infection tha

What BRICS cooperation means for world

STORY: What BRICS cooperation means for world DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BRICS countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDRE THOMASHAUSEN, South African economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER KAGWANJA, CEO, Africa Policy Institute, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, Turkey 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): B. R. DEEPAK, Professor and sinologist at Jawaharlal Nehru University in India 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director, Center for China studies, Nigeria 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Russia): ILIA GONCHAROV, Commentator, Sputnik, Russia 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): WANG LEI, Director of Center for BRICS Cooperation Studies, Beijing Normal University 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director, center for China studies, Nigeria 11. S

BRICS bank-funded project to solve water woes in north India

STORY: BRICS bank-funded project to solve water woes in north India DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Mandy area (Himachal Pradesh) 3. various of river in hilly area (Himachal Pradesh) 4. various of rural area of Himachal 5. various of villagers fetching water from far for domestic use 6. various of water supply materials of NDB projects 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hindi): RAMAN, Local villager 8. various of office of the chief engineer 9. various of Himachal rural area and people 10. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSHIL JUSTA, Engineer-in-chief of the project 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Professor and sinologist, Jawaharlal Nehru University STORYLINE: A rural water supply project funded by the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS bank, is well in progress in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, bringing hope to over half a million population suffering from water woes. Himachal Pradesh lacks of s

India grants emergency use authorization to Covaxin for 6-12 age group, Corbevax for 5-12 age group

STORY: India grants emergency use authorization to Covaxin for 6-12 age group, Corbevax for 5-12 age group DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 2. various of street views of New Delhi 3. various of AIIMS (All India Institute Of Medical Science) hospital area 4. various of India's vaccination drive STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Tuesday granted emergency use authorization to Covaxin for children between 6-12 years and Corbevax for those between 5-12 years of age." The approval has come amid an uptick in the COVID-19 cases in schools. India is witnessing the surge in COVID-19 cases again at a time when markets have been reopened, businesses returned to normalcy and travel activities resumed to the pre-pandemic levels. Schools and colleges have been open for in-person classes and there is no bar to gatherings. The approval by t

India witnesses 14th hike in petrol, diesel prices in half month

STORY: India witnesses 14th hike in petrol, diesel prices in half month DATELINE: April 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views of India STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "Fuel prices in India saw an increase for the 14th time on Wednesday since March 22." According to a price notification of state fuel retailers, in the Indian capital city Delhi, petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 0.80 rupees a liter respectively. A liter of petrol in the Indian national capital now costs 105.41 rupees (1.39 U.S. dollars) and diesel is sold at 96.67 rupees. Reports said the price of petrol in Mumbai has been increased by 0.84 rupees a liter, taking it to 120.51 rupees per liter, while diesel price was raised by 0.85 rupees per liter, taking it to 104.77 rupees a liter. The fuel rates are the highest in Mumbai among India's metropolitan cities. Rates have been increased

India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

STORY: India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31 DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. India gate 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of market area 5. various of religious place 6. various of public transport 7. various of hospital area 8. various of traffic STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "India ends its all COVID-19 restrictions from today, March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic." After witnessing the dip in the COVID-19 infections, all existing COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from March 31. Almost two years after implementing containment measures, the home ministry has decided to end all containment measures against COVID-19. However, wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier, said the federal home ministry, in communication with States o

India celebrates Holi with full vigor as COVID-19 pandemic on decline

STORY: India celebrates Holi with full vigor as COVID-19 pandemic on decline DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Holi celebrations STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent "Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival is celebrated on March 18, though the festivities tend to run longer in some places." The festival of colors Holi was once again here on Friday and the whole of India is immersed in the mad festive mood, as people had avoided celebrating the festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two years. Over the past four days, around 2,500 new cases are registered per day as daily deaths due to the pandemic have come down to below the 100-mark. Only two days ago, the country extended the vaccination drive to children in the age group of 12-14 years. India has been on

India to resume regular int'l commercial flights

STORY: India to resume regular int'l commercial flights DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 2. various of India gate and govt. buildings 3. various of airport and airplanes STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "India has decided to resume regular international commercial flight operations from March 27 after two years of COVID-19 curbs, the federal civil aviation ministry said Tuesday. 'After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to a/from India from March 27, 2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022,' the ministry in a statement said. According to the ministry, the ongoing suspension of international flight operations will stay until March 26. 'The suspension of scheduled commercial international

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Deepak Verma and lady walking the red carpet for the film Promises during the 19th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 17, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Maurizio dAvanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Deepak Verma and lady walking the red carpet for the film Promises during the 19th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 17, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Maurizio dAvanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Deepak Verma walking the red carpet for the film Promises during the 19th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 17, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Maurizio dAvanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Rome Film Festival - Promises Premiere

Deepak Verma walking the red carpet for the film Promises during the 19th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 17, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Maurizio dAvanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Love Guru (2008)

The Love Guru (2008)

Mike Myers & Deepak Chopra Characters: Maurice / <a href='/character/ch0027959/'>Guru Pitka</a> / <a href='/character/ch0027959/'>Young Pitka</a> / <a href='/character/ch0027959/'>Teenage Pitka</a> / Himself & Himself Film: The Love Guru (USA/UK/DE 2008) Director: Marco Schnabel 20 June 2008 Date: 20 June 2008

The Emperor's Club (2002)

The Emperor's Club (2002)

Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg, Rishi Mehta & Paul Dano Characters: William Hundert,Sedgewick Bell,Louis Masoudi,Deepak Mehta & Martin Blythe Film: The Emperor'S Club; (2002) Director: Michael Hoffman 09 September 2002 Date: 09 September 2002

The Emperor's Club (2002)

The Emperor's Club (2002)

Rishi Mehta, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg & Paul Dano Characters: Deepak Mehta,Sedgewick Bell,Louis Masoudi & Martin Blythe Film: The Emperor'S Club; (2002) Director: Michael Hoffman 09 September 2002 Date: 09 September 2002

Fareb (2005)

Fareb (2005)

Shilpa Shetty Poster Film: Fareb (2005) Director: Deepak Tijori 08 July 2005 Date: 08 July 2005

Fareb (2005)

Fareb (2005)

Shilpa Shetty Poster Film: Fareb (2005) Director: Deepak Tijori 08 July 2005 Date: 08 July 2005

Fareb (2005)

Fareb (2005)

Shilpa Shetty Poster Film: Fareb (2005) Director: Deepak Tijori 08 July 2005 Date: 08 July 2005

Fareb (2005)

Fareb (2005)

Shilpa Shetty Poster Film: Fareb (2005) Director: Deepak Tijori 08 July 2005 Date: 08 July 2005

India's pet luxury hotel

India's pet luxury hotel

Deepak Chawla poses in a room at the luxury dog hotel Critterati he operates in Gurugram, India, on March 3, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo