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 […]





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 […]