India and China Fight for Dominance
India and China are once again engaged in a boundary dispute. After having bullied Japan and Vietnam, Beijing’s incursion into Indian territory is a test of whether its neighbour has …
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Dhaka Disaster Brings Home True Cost of Cheap Fashion
Last week’s factory building collapse in Dhaka has lead to a rise in questions surrounding overseas working conditions for those employed in the garment industry. Bangladeshi producted goods fuel rising …
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The Double Dilemma Facing Japanese Brides
Whilst many brides agonize over the style of wedding dress, for some Japanese couples, it’s the ceremony itself which may pose the biggest dilemma. The typical marriage in Japan would …
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 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 …
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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 …
Read MoreAdam Johnson Wins Pulitzer Prize for North Korea Novel
Author Adam Johnson has been awarded America’s highest prize for literature, the Pulitzer for his work, ‘The Orphan Master’s Son’ (published by Random House), a fictional story of life in …
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