globalization
Mar 10 2009, Asokananda Prosad

The effect of globalization has enriched us in very many ways. In every society, at present, there’s none as underdog. There is always a scope for one’s becoming the champion. Yes, “Slumdog Millionaire” stands in close proximity....

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Cuba’s Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, left, speaks with Dominican Republic’s President Leonel Fernandez at the 11th International Forum on Globalization in Havana, Monday, March 2, 2009. Fernandez is in Cuba on a two day visit.