China’s Belt and Road initiative plans to economically interconnect nations but at what cost?
Kari Amarnani
Kari is a full-blooded Indian citizen fascinated with the multiplicities of culture. A foreigner in her own home, she keeps a foot in several heritages upholding awareness in the different facets of the world. She is taking up International Affairs, though writing remains to be her one true passion in life. She is currently getting the best of both worlds as an East Asia correspondent. This is, of course, when she is not too busy napping or over-eating.
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Why do older Chinese politicians sport jet black hair?
How Did Singapore Become one of the Richest Countries in the World?
Singapore has steadily risen through the ranks over the years as a gifted nation, becoming one of the richest and most admired nation in the world.
Cultural Appropriation: The Sanctity of Tradition Deserves Respect
How blurred is the line between respecting a culture and insulting it?
Asia: Innovative Ways to a Greener Planet
Save the world and forever cut plastic out of your life with these innovative measures
Kesar Mango: The Crown Jewel of all Mangoes
Man-go crazy with these delicious and unique fruits that only grow in the summer in India.
China’s Gender Imbalance is Getting Out of Hand
The long-term effects of the One Child Policy is now showing its teeth
Japanese Tattoos: Revered Outside of Home, Hated Within
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The Importance of Pride Month in Asia
The openness of a community in renowned conservative nations is a true mark of bravery
An Iconic Tribute: FACETASM Collaborates x Coca-Cola
Artistic expression is what these two do best
Chinese Wedding Tradition Turned Extreme Hazing in Modern China
How does a beautiful tradition warp into an obscene and violent practice?
Sexual Violence Against Women in India at an All-Time High
Newly acquired statistics report that women continue to suffer at the hands of repressed men in India
HIV in Asia Continues to Stay Rampant
Cases of newly documented HIV and AIDS reports continue to grow in Asia over the course of three decades.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain: “Food isn’t Everything”
A Man of the World and the Heart of Culture, the world-famous chef left an unforgettable mark that transformed food and travel forever,
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A candlelight vigil ceremony is held in Hong Kong every year in commemoration of Beijing’s casualties
Christianity in China: Hostility in Every Corner
China’s treatment of Christians have rendered it the ‘new hotbed of persecution’
The Do’s and Don’ts When Traveling to China
An interesting scope on Chinese etiquette practices to keep in mind
Country Profile: Timeless Beauty of Thailand
A glimpse into this mythical country and what makes Thailand so dang enticing
The Golden Triangle: Asia’s Busy and Deadly Drug Route
Smack-dab in the middle of danger, what exactly goes on in this drug track?
Biggest Surfing Lagoon in the World Coming to South Korea
Get ready for the water park of your dreams coming in 2020