North Korea to Put American on Trial
After a two week lull in what had seemed to be almost daily threats of war and nuclear devastation, North Korea has grabbed the spotlight again this week, announcing that …
Read MoreLeading Asian Treatment Centre Refutes City Cocaine Claims
The media went into a frenzy recently when Professor David Nutt commented in the press that cocaine abuse by reckless financiers played a significant role in the global financial crisis. …
Read MoreLaunch of World Retail Congress 2013
The World Retail Congress 2013, taking place from 7 – 9 October in Paris at CNIT – La Défense, officially launched this April, with an exclusive gathering of more than …
Read MoreAGI’s Tribute to 100 Years of Indian Cinema
Marking the centenary of Indian cinema, AGI has put together a special limited edition issue which covers the length and breadth of India’s cinematic journey. According to AGI contributor Mihir …
Read MoreThe Loomba Foundation 5K Charity Run in Support of International Widows Day
Sunday 23 June 2013, Hyde Park, London www.theloombafoundation.org On Sunday 23rd June 2013 the Loomba Foundation will host the first Loomba Foundation 5k Charity Run in London’s Hyde Park to …
Read MoreBombay Talkies at the 66th Cannes Film Festival
BOMBAY TALKIES OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE 66TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Flying Unicorn Entertainment co-production to have a Gala Screening on May 19th Mumbai, 19th April 2013: Bombay …
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The Geek is Yet to Inherit the Earth in Japan
Maybe its due to the recent spike in Japan’s taste for luxury goods, but the verdict is in, and geek is no longer considered chic. In a recent poll posted …
Read MoreThe Chinese Cultural Taboo Ripping Families Apart
In China, a combination of the one child policy, Confucian influences, and the taboo surrounding homosexuality have given rise to a whole new phenomenon. Many straight women are discovering that …
Read MoreA Millenia of Japanese Books on Display in London
As part of celebrations commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Anglo-Japanese Relations, Tenri University of Japan and the School of Oriental and African Studies in the UK are presenting a special …
Read MoreInnovation and Education Crucial for China’s Next Step
Professor Kamel Mellahi of Warick University has cautioned that China has to invest more in innovation if it is to stop the slowdown in its economy and prevent it falling …
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