Justin Timberlake singing “Bring It on Down to Veganville” may or may not be your idea of entertainment but there is no denying the fact that the growth in vegetarianism and veganism across the world in recent years has been quite surprising. If you are vegetarian, though, you may face a number of sleepless nights […]
India-Africa hydrocarbon summit: Strengthening ties
When India recently held a two-day hydrocarbon summit with Africa, it was unambiguously clear that New Delhi organized it with two objectives in mind: First, energy security and second, uncertainty and tension in the Middle-East and its impact on oil supply in the future. For the energy deficient country, a mix of energy sources that […]
Nuclear Deal: Iran Free from Sanctions
Iranians are on cloud nine as international sanctions imposed on the country have been lifted. After the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certified that Iran has completed the necessary preparatory steps to implement the nuclear deal it had signed with Western powers, sanctions were lifted. Following this Iran would not only be able to trade […]
Taiwan elects first female President
In the 67-year-old political history of Taiwan, male has dominated the power structure of the country. However, for the first time, male dominance has been demolished and that too comprehensively when voters elected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Tsai Ing-wen, a former lawyer and professor as their President. In fact, Tsai’s election as the first […]
Dance Forms Around the World
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.” – Voltaire Dance has been an ancient art form – one that mankind had taken to in an effort to physically express emotions, to celebrate and to showcase its rich culture. Different dance forms have developed in […]
Where is the Chinese Economy Headed?
Chinese Economy – Trouble Brewing The early part of this decade seemed to usher in mixed signals for many major economies of the world. While Greece spelt a volatile Euro and a tumultuous European Union, the BRICS seemed all set to dominate. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa formed the BRICS bank to present […]
Match-fixing in World Tennis: Time to Burst the Bubble
No, the situation is not so bleak to abandon your love for tennis. But yes, questions have been raised about the sanctity of the sport. The tennis world suffered a jolt on January 18, which was incidentally the opening day of the 2016 Australian Open, when Novak Djokovic said that someone tried to offer him […]
Final Debate: Democrats spar over Gun Control and Healthcare
Candidates for the Democratic race to the White House clashed in a final television debate before caucuses in Iowa on February 1. Incidentally, it was also one of the liveliest debates and involved the three candidates – Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. From the outset, the debate was dominated by […]
Most Awaited Hollywood Movies of 2016
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of the most awaited Hollywood movies supposed to come out in 2016. This film will see the clash, and eventual friendship, of Batman and Superman, arguably the most iconic superheroes of all time. The film stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and one also gets to […]
Top Medical Tourism Destinations in the World
What is Medical Tourism? Healthcare costs in the US and other developed countries continue to soar and a great number of people still remain underinsured or uninsured. With the quality of treatment overseas improving drastically over the past decade, medical tourism, i.e. getting treatment abroad, is often a far more financially viable proposition than domestic […]