by Global Sherpa | Mar 29, 2011 | Aid & Development, Brazil, Business, China, Data, Globalization, India, Russia
The BRIC economies of China, India, Brazil and Russia are promising engines of global economic growth and development. Recent data on BRIC countries’ consumer spending habits reveal interesting insights about consumer behavior and priorities in each emerging market....
by Global Sherpa | Mar 4, 2011 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization, India
China and India – the world’s two biggest countries, and maybe someday, two largest markets have much in common, and much that sets them apart. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan and India’s penchant for jugaad are prime examples. Why has China’s economic growth...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 25, 2010 | Cities & Countries, India, Japan, Oddly True, Russia, Sports, World Cup
Enjoy learning more about Global Sherpa’s picks of the top 10 oddly true world news stories of 2010. Favorite topics include Paul the Psychic Octopus of World Cup Fame, iPad-wielding sumo wrestlers, treacherous Indian coconut trees, and neighborly Russian spies,...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 3, 2010 | Cities & Countries, India, Oddly True
India is taking no chances with President Obama’s upcoming visit. Even the coconuts have been identified as potential threats that warrant precautionary security measures. While in India, President Obama is scheduled to visit Mani Bhavan, which Mahatma Gandhi used as...
