Pristine wilderness and a rich cultural mosaic gives northeast India remarkable potential for tourism, writes Abhilash Borah, 22, a Correspondent from Assam, India, who says improving the infrastructure will benefit tourists and the area itself. Tawang is home to the largest Buddhist monastery, and to the ancient tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. A visitor can take …

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With leaders across the globe under scrutiny on the public stage  Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kolkata in India, takes a look at the qualities that define inspired and effective leadership. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we …

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As youth unemployment challenges Jamaica’s development, young people are looking towards the Creative Industries to advance their lives. Tamica Parchment, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kingston, Jamaica, shares the story of Gabrielle Blackwood, a young filmmaker in Jamaica. “From about eight years old, I was writing and directing plays and mini concerts for family and friends, that for me was …

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The Commonwealth includes diverse indigenous peoples, writes Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who looks at International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and ways to help keep distinct cultures vibrant. “…The language of my education was no longer the language of my culture.” – Ngugi Wa Thiongo (Writer) The Commonwealth’s 53 member …

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As many as four out of five young people have bet in online sports gambling, writes Paul Odhiambo, 26, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who examines an activity that involves game analysis, betting through agents or cell phones – and frequent losses. Gambling has its pros and cons, and sometimes its adverse effects outweigh its advantages. A few …

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Language is the principal medium through which we connect with our fellow human beings, writes Debra Grace Lim Jia-En, 16, a Correspondent from Malaysia, who argues that English has grown to be a global link among those of different cultures. Language enables us to communicate with each other; it allows us to exchange our ideas and opinions. …

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Classical heritage plays a vital role in development of individuals, writes Mridul Upadhyay, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, who argues in favour of investing time to learn about culture that has been built up over many generations. A monk decides to meditate alone, away from his monastery. He takes his boat out to the middle …

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English may be the lingua franca in many spheres, but Alvin Ma, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from  Canada, describes how trying to learn the language and experience local customs made a trip to Brazil a memorable experience. “Meu nome é Alvin. Eu sou canadense. Quando falo em português, penso em francês.” (My name is Alvin. I am …

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Finding directions has been no easy matter in Ghana, writes Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, but that is changing as standard street signs are adopted. The new signs open the door to vital services. Those who have been out of Ghana for some time will notice something fundamentally different about the country …

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Food brings comfort, and comfort foods have strong connection to personal history. Shastri Sookdeo, 27, a Correspondent from Trinidad now living in Amsterdam, describes his favourite comfort food and its links to his travels. Food is usually linked to memory. This isn’t an original idea and to many people the food that I’ve chosen is …

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