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This article discusses the rash suicides of many famers in India, because of Monsanto, "the world's largest seed company" and also a large supporter of genetically modified organisms. Monsanto has placed pressure on Indian famers with cotton, corn, and soybeans seeds, using hybrid technology. This technology is causing higher yields and farmers fear they cannot keep up.

This is a fascinating article that reflects cultural sensitivity from an iconic globalising brand. 

Aside from religious and health reasons, many people are vegetarian because they view the breeding and killing of animals for food as wrong. I think a lot of vegetarians wouldn't eat McDonalds even if they had vegan options because of the vast quantities of beef and chicken they sell. Seems like a fruitless action, but at least they are trying I guess.

For those interested in western medical partnerships and health in India

A very interesting read that mustard can save lives. Mustard can also help with cramps. During the OU UTEP game the UTEP trainers gave their players mustard to help with their cramps. According to studies eating mustard helps replenish the minerals potassium, calcium, and magnesium. So not only is mustard providing vitamin A, it also helps people get rid of cramps. References: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/big12/2012/09/utep-players-eat-mustard-to-tone-down-the-cramps-vs-ou/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/262926-how-to-use-mustard-for-leg-cramps/

This article discusses the uncertainty of genetically modified organisms and their impact on the global. Little serious assessment has been done on GMOs in many countries, but the issue is now becoming global. There are many unknowns and countries that are parties to the UN Convention, such as India, will soon decide their view on GM crops.

The two main up and coming power houses continue their conflict over oil and gas. I am intrigued to see how much the United States will intervene as the conflict continues.

Developed in India, RISUG is one of a kind. It is a new form of temporary birth control that is claimed to have no hormonal side effects. I am curious to see if this type of medicine will be used in America in the near future and the cultural implications that it might have.

Doctors can use telehealth to communicate with their patients. Could this be a way to decrease the effort and resource requirements needed to visit the doctor's office? This may be a beneficial alternative to both parties (Doctors and Patients).

This article discusses some of the beliefs associated with why tech giants such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Facebook are typically started in America. The article also carries with it a sense of urgency towards ending the game of technological catch up.

Developed nations seem to approaching a point where most people are using the Internet, so now Google is looking to nations in Asia that are developing as a new demographic to target for Internet use. With people from these new countries, the amount of information and idea sharing on the Internet has the potential to expand in vast amounts. Google wants to expand to its influence in countries like Vietnam, India, and Indonesia as a way to bring more people online.

This was a smart business move for Google. Not only that, but I think the concept of mass media has changed over the last few years. I used to think of the mass media as a medium for different ideologies and dialects to come together in America to create one larger dialect and ideology shared by our nation. Now, it seems that the mass media does the same except on a global scale. The pace of globalization seems to be on a multiplicative increase along with technology.