China in Britain: Myths and Realities
For a variety of reasons, the image of China has been undergoing significant changes and a project led by Dr Anne Witchard from Westminster University aims to investigate the changing …
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An interview with David Crystal, leading English language expert
Prof. David Crystal (www.davidcrystal.com) is one of the world’s leading experts on the English language. Rakesh Bhanot recently spoke to him about English as the world’s lingua franca et al. …
Read MoreChinese Brew in Potsdam
The palace of Sanssouci in Potsdam was the summer residence of Frederick the Great (1712–86), King of Prussia. t’s is a German rococo masterpiece, surrounded by a beautiful park, a …
Read MoreChina Going Organic after Food Safety Scandals
A quiet revolution is taking place in China’s agriculture sector which is likely to be a game changer for its rural economy and a window of opportunity for global brands. …
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State of British Tennis
British tennis is in a woeful state but experts are unsure why the country has not had a champion since Virginia Wade won Wimbledon in 1977 for the women and …
Read MoreLeadership Transition Won’t Alter China’s Course
The anecdote goes that when Chairman Mao Zedong met US President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1972, Nixon made a somewhat flattering remark: “You have changed …
Read MoreAsian Growth
Whenever the old order yields place to the new there is turbulence in the interim. oday a tottering Euro zone and the fragile US recovery have left Asia shaken and stirred …
Read MoreYoga: Get Deep Levels of Rest
Yoga has been part of the Eastern culture for thousands of years, however has now gained a notable presence in the West, mainly as a stress management tool. With our …
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