Society

Why India Is Unable to Keep Its Best Brains

When India became independent from British rule in 1947, the country’s education was abysmal. Over 60 years since independence, the hard work and perseverance of the people have ensured that more than 75 percent of children aged 7-10 have been educated to some degree. A large part of India’s success in having an educated population lies ...

Jack Roberts

Chinese Gold Rush in the Himalayas May Create Tension With India

India and China have a history of trade and friendship that has spanned over centuries. However, a recent Chinese gold rush is threatening all that. Other than a border conflict in 1962, no full-scale war has been fought between these two mighty regions, and this is largely attributed to the Himalayas acting as a wall ...

Nspirement Staff

Regulation Vs. Innovation: A Comparison of Chinese and U.S. Schools

In 1979, China sent a delegation to the United States to evaluate their primary school education system. Their 30,000-word report noted the following points that were based on regulation vs innovation. Regulation vs innovation Regardless of how well or poorly a student performed, they were all equally high-spirited and full of ambition; Students in the ...

Armin Auctor

An empty classroom.

What’s Happening With Facebook?

Facebook finds itself, yet again, in midst of a “data” crisis, and Mark Zuckerberg, the face of the company, is trying very hard to defend himself and his company from tough questions and the possibility of increased regulations. It’s a difficult time for the company, as it is already under scrutiny for the case of ...

Armin Auctor

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

Helping India’s Unemployed

Despite its growing economy, the government continues to struggle with India’s unemployed. Since the current government took office in 2014, India’s unemployment rate has stagnated at 3.5 percent, with a slight rise in 2017 at 3.6 percent. Calculation of unemployment rates in India is a bit difficult as there isn’t a fine line between formal and ...

Armin Auctor

The Walk From Brain Drain to Brain Gain

Before the onslaught of “Westernization,” India grappled with the severe consequences of “brain drain.” Many Indian students between 20 and 30 years of age, who had just received their degrees or training, chose to migrate to the U.S. or U.K. with prospects of better jobs and lifestyle. The result was a massive brain drain from ...

Armin Auctor

What Is It Really Like in North Korea?

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), North Korea, is one of the most secretive regimes in the world; however, thanks to defectors and spies, we have been able to get at least a small glimpse into daily life within the hermit kingdom. So what is it like in North Korea? Isolated from much of ...

Troy Oakes

Young Man in China Tried to Patent the Drug ‘Ice’

In Dezhou City of Shandong Province, China, a young man studied the synthesis of the drug known as”Ice” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) after his failures in trying to set up several businesses. Drawing on his junior high school chemistry education and after countless trials and errors, he finally succeeded in synthesizing the desired drug. He planned to apply for a patent ...

Nspirement Staff

Why Do Chinese Wear Masks?

There are many reasons why Chinese wear masks while in the U.S. — pollution is everywhere, as are airborne illnesses. But why is the mask-wearing trend primarily limited to East Asian people? Is there a valid reason to wear masks? Here are six of the most common reasons to answer the question: Why do the Chinese ...

Troy Oakes