When is a European not a European?
Let us consider a simple ‘trivial pursuits’ type of question. Which is the biggest European city – in terms of population? Yes, it depends, and depending on various factors the …
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Rape Culture – How the UK and India Mirror One Another.
by RITU MAHENDRU, 08.03.2013 | London (Illustration by Pankaj Bhambri) Nearly three months ago a horrific rape case in New Delhi gave momentum to widespread protests. People especially women …
Read MoreSlaves of Political Apathy: Why is Human Trafficking Increasing in Asia?
Drawing on the official UN the theme for International Women’s Day 2013, ‘A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women,’ AGI is taking a look …
Read MoreMigrant in Mourning and Fury: A Narrative
by RITU MAHENDRU, 05.03.2013 | London On 24 August 2012, I submitted a Set (O) application form to become Permanent Residence (PR) of Britain on the basis of 10 years …
Read MoreOne Billion Rising- But a Long Way to Go for India
The One Billion Dance celebration on the Valentine’s Day reiterated the need for making the world a safer place for women. But how can this cry for help be turned …
Read MoreChina’s Parent Abandonment Bill
Last month, the Chinese government passed a new law: the ‘Parent Abandonment Bill’. This bill states that children are legally obliged to visit their parents, take care of them, and …
Read MoreWill the Mahakumbha Bring Much Needed Political Salvation ?
The Mahakumbha being celebrated at the Triveni Sangam in the city of Allahabad in North India is famous as a once in twelve year congregation of religious leaders and devotees …
Read MoreThe New Mongolia
For centuries, Mongolia has been characterized as a herder culture, with few opportunities to make a living outside of this ancient tradition. All that is changing – and dramatically so …
Read MoreLiving the Singapore Dream… in Malaysia
December 5, 2012 Cash, condominium, car, credit card, and country club membership. In Singapore, if you’ve got the “Five Cs”, you’ve got it made. However, with private condominium units priced …
Read MoreChina’s International Football Aspirations Fall Flat
It is soon to be confirmed that footballer Didier Drogba (34), following his former Chelsea FC teammate Nicolas Anelka, has left Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua and signed for Galatasaray in …
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