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Tag: "Asian"

Indian Workers Exploited in Saudi Arabia

There are approximately 2 million Indians who live and work in Saudi Arabia (in all Saudi Arabia has about 6 million foreign workers).  This is a large number considering the total population of the country is only about 28 million.  Saudi Arabia like many other nations in the Persian Gulf and the larger Middle-East are [...]

You Are Welcome Mr. Prime Minister

Our expanding cooperation in areas of social and human development, science and technology, energy, and other related areas will improve the quality of lives of millions of people in our country.  The success of the nearly 2.7 million strong American community is a tribute to our common ethos.  They have enriched and deepened our ties, [...]

Does Democracy Curb Growth?

One of the often discussed topics in India and the rest of the world is the difference between China and India in terms of economic growth and also the reasons for the difference.  Most economist are of the view that China’s growth is outpacing India’s primarily because China is not a democracy and the Chinese [...]

Are These Empty Praises?

In the West when we meet somebody we invariably shake hands and say hello.  In addition there will also be a brief exchange of pleasantries (How is it going?  Nice to see you, you look good today etc.).  I always found it very strange why individuals who meet each other every day have to express [...]