Singapore has achieved remarkable economic growth in its short history, but Aristle Tay, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Singapore, says economic equality in its society is still a distant goal. Rapid economic growth since its inception in 1965 has morphed my island home of Singapore into a protean cosmopolitan city with admirable standard of living …

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Some pundits say India is poised to become a superpower in the next decade. Achuth Menon, 20 a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, argues the country must meet a number of goals before that happens. India and her people will emerge in the forefront of world nations as a shining economic super power – provided the systems …

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Climate Asia study findings provide an insight into the worries and strategies of some of those most affected by climate change, writes Riddhima Yadav, 18, a Correspondent from Gurgaon in India. A new report says 57 per cent of Indians feel the direct impact of climate change, but 42 per cent do not feel informed …

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Reports on basic health indicators point to serious and continuing problems for the Attapadi people of India, writes Achuch Menon, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, who looks at some of the contributing factors. A survey of the Attapadi tribal belt in Kerala reveals that a large number of tribal children are born underweight and …

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Debate about Pakistan and extremism rarely involves the country’s large youth population. But Faheem Bin Tariq, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, writes about a conference where youth made it clear that peace is the goal. Pakistan, one of the most populous countries in the world, has been in the global limelight since terrorist attacks of …

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A popular television dating show is helping many in China change their negative views of Africans, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas in Barbados. She describes how personal interactions also help counter misguided stereotypes. When it comes to understanding people and culture, myopic stereotypes are the order of the day in China. …

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India’s capital region has a growing population of homeless people, writes Shomira Sanyal,19, a Correspondent from New Delhi, India. She joined a program to meet some of those who live on the streets, and to learn about their daily struggles. About two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the ‘Under The Stars …

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No one is ever too young to start positive change, says Riddhima Yadav, 18, a Correspondent from Gurgaon in India, who argues that Asia’s young change-makers are ready to take up that challenge. After attending the Asia Youth Leader’s Summit 2013 at the British Council this month, here’s what I can say – Youth is …

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Normally calm elephants can become aggressive and pose a lethal danger during musth, writes Achuth Menon, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, but a new diagnostic tool will help predict when the cycle begins. Innocent lives can be lost during India’s time of festivals.  Elephant handlers and festival goers can be killed when normally calm …

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Next month’s Commonwealth Youth Forum will be unique, writes Salma Yusuf, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka. It marks the formal beginning of the Commonwealth Youth Council as the official voice for young people in the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Youth Forum 2013 (CYF9) is one of the three main meetings to be held at the People’s …

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