A 21st-Century Version Of The East India Company
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India and China: ‘Myths’ of economic growth
July 22, 2010 - By Soutik Biswas
The twin stories of India and China are the most dramatic in the world economy. In 1820, the two countries contributed to nearly half of the world’s income. In 1950, their share was less than a tenth; and currently the two contribute to a fifth. By 2025, their share of world income will be a third, according to projections.
China, of course, hogs most of the glory. India was ahead of China in 1870 as well as in the 1970s in terms of per capita income levels at international prices. But since 1990, China has surged ahead of India - China’s per capita income growth in the past two decades has been at least double the rate that of India.
Read the full story on BBC news!
Posted by ks on 07/26/10 at 09:40 PM
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FIFA - South Africa’s free style soccer champ - Kamal Ranchod
Click to view the video on FIFA’s web site!
Posted by ks on 06/21/10 at 07:19 PM
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Raw Video: Train Just Misses Man on the Tracks
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Salil Shetty - First Indian head for Amnesty International
Feb 2, 2010
London: Salil Shetty, an Indian who headed the UN Millennium Campaign, has been appointed as next Secretary General of Amnesty International.
“I feel privileged to be given this amazing opportunity at a time when the world needs human rights for all more than ever before,” said Shetty, who becomes the first Indian to head the human rights body.
Shetty, who is the Chief Executive of international anti-poverty NGO ActionAid, has been the Director of the UN’s Millennium Campaign for the last six years.
Posted by ks on 02/03/10 at 07:35 PM
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