Romantic Oriental Valentine’s Day in China
The Siblings’ Day, nonggaliang in the miao dialect, is known as the oldest oriental Valentine’s Day. Of all the festivals around the year in Miao’s calendar, it is said to…
Anna Hazare Goes Out; Corruption Stays with Us
I had heard that some movies are based on real-life stories. But the converse is also true. I have realized this after seeing the Anna Hazare show during the past…
Witness Disaster in Japan with National Geographic
The world watched in horror on March 11, 2011, as the fourth largest earthquake ever recorded crippled Japan and triggered a massive tsunami that swallowed entire communities, leaving unprecedented catastrophe…
Fairfield by Marriott Hotels in India
Marriott International says it has reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture with SAMHI Hotels, a hotel and investment company based in New Delhi, to launch Fairfield by…
Can Anna Hazare Give Us Corruption-Free India?
Anna Hazare, a social activist in India, waited silently for the Cricket World Cup tournament here to get over before he began his fast against corruption in the country. He…
Toyota Sells One-Millionth Prius in the U.S.
Automaker Toyota has announced the one-millionth sale of the Toyota Prius, a mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicle, in the United States. It is stated to be the third milestone for Toyota’s…